Education & Reference - 4 October 2007

Recently I was just trolling the web when I came across an article about a senior in high school with a 3.8 GPA and 18 hours of college credit in Physics, Math, and Chemistry who got rejected from MIT for "Not Having Enough Activities." Apparently because the student did not participate in sports, band, or any school clubs he was not MIT Material. His excuse was that he worked those four years in high school because he needed income.

Do you think the lack of afterschool activities organized by the school is a reason to reject students from College? Myself I think its a rather shoddy reasion: as if band is so nessecary to organize your life in college! Its not as if Niels Bohr, Henry David Thoreau, or John Locke needed to play football to be intelligent enough to make some of the most important contributions to human knowledge ever.

Imagine what would the world be like if Steve Wozniak brought the Apple 1 out and consumers said "but did you play chess in your spare time?"

2007-10-04 10:44:46 · 7 answers · asked by Jake O 2 in Higher Education (University +)

predict the color of the flame when potassium nitrate is burned. EXPLAIN your answer PLEASE....also if you could predict/EXPLAIN the color of copper II nitrate and sodium sulfate thatd be awesome. top answer right away

2007-10-04 10:39:45 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

Which of the following is a common misconception about good writers?

a. Good writers find that writing is a task that requires much effort.

b. Good writers approach writing in many differant ways. Some use methods that are differant from those used by others.

c. Rewriting is an important part of the process that good writers use.

d. Whenever good writers are working , they follow the steps of the writing process in order.

2007-10-04 10:37:09 · 6 answers · asked by ???? 1 in Words & Wordplay

2007-10-04 10:35:28 · 20 answers · asked by Ian M 5 in Words & Wordplay

I am currently studying (and resident in CA) but will be transferring next year to FL. Out of state fees are obviously higher, can I still get a grant to help pay them?

2007-10-04 10:34:23 · 3 answers · asked by Dan 3 in Financial Aid

Is my understanding correct about private tuition lenders: From what they claim, a student can pay back the loan after graduation; even while taking out two or three loans over the period of 3-4 years in order to fully cover all expenses.

Or must the student take only one loan to cover the 3-4 years and pay back that loan only... after graduation?

2007-10-04 10:34:19 · 1 answers · asked by adrift feline 6 in Financial Aid

2007-10-04 10:33:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

2007-10-04 10:32:19 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

Hi
I am an older student with a home a family to take care of, and I have trouble feeling guilty about making time to study. I feel my house cleaning or child need my attention. I really need to start asap but just can't seem to.

2007-10-04 10:32:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Special Education

2007-10-04 10:31:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

"More than any other time, mankind is at a crossroads- one path leads to despair and utter hopelessness; the other total extinction. Let's pray we have the wisdom to chose correctly."
-Woody Allen

2007-10-04 10:31:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Quotations

how did the french and us get together to defeat the the british in the battle of yorktown???????

2007-10-04 10:25:18 · 1 answers · asked by Rawr 2 in Homework Help

2007-10-04 10:23:55 · 5 answers · asked by Lleh 6 in Words & Wordplay

I am currently doing my UCAS application for a Social Work degree. I am finding it really hard to sell myself on the personal statement.
I can mention i have relevant experience and i am currently waiting for news on voluntary applications for work in the areas that interest me. I am also a student rep which will look good, but i am finding it really hard not to make myself sound boring and unacademic.
It just will not flow properly. Can anyone help me with this please?

2007-10-04 10:23:09 · 3 answers · asked by Pixie_Mummy 5 in Higher Education (University +)

writing something for a creative writing assignment in school and I need for one of my characters to ask another character for something. It has to be something pretty big, no just "hey can i borrow your shirt?". Was told that the situation in which the person is asking the favour is either life or death, therefore it needs to be a pretty big favour. Any ideas??? Because I am struggling!!!

2007-10-04 10:22:46 · 5 answers · asked by trs_shortie9 2 in Homework Help

I'm doing a social studies report for school, and I came across the word, "summon." This is the sentence it's being used in:

Colonial families were summoned early to the mandatory services on the Sabbath Day by drums, conch shells, or bells.


I would just look it up in a dictionary, but I can't find my family dictionary. PLEASE ANSWER!!!! PROJECT IS DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-04 10:22:06 · 26 answers · asked by Victoria 3 in Homework Help

Ok well I have to take this test to get into the elementary education program to become a teacher. The test cost me $130.00 to take and is on three subjects: math, english, and writing. I was unaware of how big of a deal this test is and I just transfered from a community college so most of the class I have left to take I must be in the education program & I want to get it over sooner then later. I was unaware you have to reschedule 3 days in advance so I tried to reschedule or cancel it today and they told if I couldn't. Now I am stuck taking this computerized test on Saturday morning. If I fail I have to pay the $130.00 again to retake it and can't take it till next month. I am trying not to stress about it and my mom said take it and if you don't pass that is ok I don't mind paying for you to take it again next time.
I work all day tomorrow till about 6 and from then on I can study and I have the rest of the night off as of now.

2007-10-04 10:21:03 · 5 answers · asked by Brownie12866 2 in Other - Education

yeah... so what does it mean? thanks and be ;)

2007-10-04 10:19:59 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Homework Help

2007-10-04 10:17:57 · 4 answers · asked by punky 2 in Words & Wordplay

Why don't you just take a ____ guess at the answer?
Let's try to ____ up our differences.

These are the possible words to fill in the blanks:

atmosphere
authority
cashier
dolphin
fashion
laughter
merchadise
pamphlets
physician
research
rough
shoulder
theory
threatened
triumph
patch
second
stitch
stretch
younger

2007-10-04 10:16:44 · 6 answers · asked by Alex 3 in Words & Wordplay

1.) A trip to the ocean can be a relaxing escape from the everyday pressures of life. 2.) A sailboat glistening on the horizon provides a mental escape to faraway places . 3.) The rhythm of the ocean beating against the sand is sedating music to a troubled mind . 4.) A slow , gentle breeze can relax your tensions. 5.) You should always be careful to avoid overexposure to the sun at the beach. 6.) The next time you need a calming experience , escape to the ocean and let it relax you.

1. what is the topic sentence in the paragraph ?

a. sentence 1 b. sentence 3
c. sentence 4 d. sentence 5

2. which sentence in the paragraph is unrelated to the topic and can be eliminated ?

a. sentence 1 b. sentence 3
c. sentence 4 d. sentence 5

3. The topic of the paragraph is ?

a. Musical selections for an ocean visit.
b. Relaxing effects of a visit to the ocean.
c. Health hazards at the ocean.
d. Sailing on the ocean.

2007-10-04 10:16:19 · 8 answers · asked by ???? 1 in Words & Wordplay

2007-10-04 10:04:22 · 5 answers · asked by kayreen p 2 in Trivia

people are allowed to talk about their religion, as long as it is not christianity, why?

2007-10-04 10:03:33 · 2 answers · asked by rm 2 in Other - Education

2007-10-04 10:02:36 · 4 answers · asked by abdo d 2 in Teaching

2007-10-04 10:00:18 · 4 answers · asked by sana 1 in Homework Help

What do you think Washington meant when, in his Farewell Address, he warned the United States to " beware of entangling alliances" ?

2007-10-04 09:54:02 · 1 answers · asked by caddel 1 in Other - Education

Alright, I'm sorry all of my English teachers have failed me, but i've never really been clear on correct time to use "whom" instead of "who"

2007-10-04 09:50:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

2007-10-04 09:49:13 · 1 answers · asked by BRENDA M 1 in Higher Education (University +)

2007-10-04 09:42:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Education

1. I dont know the name of the band, but they're good.
2. No, I dont mind at all.
3. Could I talk you out of a light?
4. That wasn't my chair after all.
5. I dont think I caught your name.
6. Well, that makes two of us, glad you came.
Have fun with it! I'll read your efforts tomorrow.

2007-10-04 09:18:30 · 2 answers · asked by Char 7 in Words & Wordplay