Higher Education (University +) - August 2007

I'm stuck with a 3.5 GPA Unweighted, but I have a 2250 on my SATs, and I am very involved with my extra-curricular activities: (please bear with me) I founded and currently conduct San Francisco's very first high school chamber orchestra, I'm the president of my school's Pre-Medicine Society, I'm on the San Francisco City Hall's Youth Commission representing District 4, I'm on the National Ocean Sciences Bowl team, and I am almost done writing a book. I really don't know if I can still get into any elite institution since I've been told that GPAs matter most in any college application and acceptance. And unfortunately, 3.5 is quite low compared to the average GPAs of most Ivy-Leaguers. Any advice or feed back would be deeply appreciated!

-DM

2007-08-23 18:49:03 · 6 answers · asked by dymethyl_mercury 2

I know there are some exceptions, such as UC Berkeley and UMich, but are most state universities considered to be 2nd-tier schools?

2007-08-23 18:02:56 · 7 answers · asked by Mr. Main Event 5

are they any good? (online degrees?)

2007-08-23 16:45:08 · 2 answers · asked by coy5coy 1

alibris.com
buycheaptextbook.com
bookbyte.com
ecampus.com
buyusedtextbooks.com
cheapcollege.com
half.com

Any other online bookstores you have used, and your experience with them.

2007-08-23 16:24:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 16:01:24 · 5 answers · asked by sportman16977 2

I am currently going to a high school as a freshman that I ABSOLUTLY HATE. I am seriousy considering changing school befor its too late. This school is unuiqe. If I go there for 4 years then I can get an oppertunaty to attend a 5th year there and ge my assosiates degree. The school is like this: You don't change classes every period, you stay in one class all day long except for the exception of P.E. and a math class. Through out those 4 years you stay with the exact same teacher (who is a total *****) and students (who are all frankly "******"), you have to save ALL of your work through out the years for some presentations, they hold on to your assosiates degree for a year after you earn it, they're rules are totaly differant, it has a VERY bad "vibe" to it, instead of grades you get a narrative, and every night I'v been crying because of this school, I'v lost all of my apatite and i feel like when i grow up i will end up in therapy because of this. Is it realt worth this? Tell me of

2007-08-23 16:00:24 · 2 answers · asked by ashabaloo1 1

My question is this: If a story is told in first person and the person telling it is a thirteen year old kid that typically uses contractions, would it be correct to use contractions in the narrative? I read somewhere that it would be in that instant, but I want some professional opinions. Please state your English experience and what you do if you don't mind, so I will have an idea of your knowledge. If you would rather not, that's fine too.

2007-08-23 15:21:58 · 5 answers · asked by Plinketey Dee 1

hmmm i dont know

2007-08-23 14:41:10 · 3 answers · asked by Raymond J 1

can anyone tell me the total course fees in usd for these schools as their web is quite vague, giving just per hour/credit fee. Thks a mill

2007-08-23 14:23:11 · 1 answers · asked by Whenny Y 1

I am 13 now.

2007-08-23 14:15:49 · 6 answers · asked by shelby d 2

Based on the US news and ranking, I noticed under the National-Doc that there isn't a tier 2 section. I am somehow presuming that its those that rank 51 to 124? I notice that the 2nd tier is clearly defined under liberal arts and bachelor.

2007-08-23 13:53:00 · 2 answers · asked by phsiungus 2

Is this school any good? I keep getting information from them mailed to me, I have never heard of it.

2007-08-23 13:37:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

So which schools are the best for a premed major and have the highest percentage of acceptance to medical school (I'm talking top medical schools like harvard etc.)? I heard somewhere once that places like princeton have a higher grade inflation than lets say mit so more students get into medical school without killing themselves as much (even tho im sure we have to kill ourselves either way). And what would I have to do/have to get into them?

2007-08-23 13:20:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Especially for transferring to a UC. Do they require you have a bachelors first or can you simply take the core requirements then transfer into a Masters/PHD program?

2007-08-23 13:12:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Let's say, Hypothetically:

During mt Junior year of high school, i achieve a GPA less than or equal to a 2.0

However, during my Senior year, i kick it into high gear and achieve a GPA of 3.0+

What are my chances of getting into a four year college (Namely a UC or CSU college).

Other requirements (SAT reasoning and subject, essay, interview, transcript, etc) are met.

2007-08-23 13:00:55 · 6 answers · asked by suckapunchyoface 2

How did my friend with a perfect GPA and SAT score get rejected from Yale, but my friend with a 3.6 GPA and 2100/2400 SAT score get accepted?
Both pretty much did the same thing when it came to extracurriculars, and community involvement. And they both applied last year.

2007-08-23 13:00:52 · 3 answers · asked by head in the clouds 5

Philosophy is a part of my life, it's who I am, and I love it, and would love to pursue it in college as my major and earn a doctorate.

For a job, I want to do something directly involving philosophy, primarily as a college professor or writer, although I am open to other suggestions.

My main concern, would be financially. Writers have it hard just as writers, especially when first starting out to get published and read. To teach at a College, I would need my doctorate, but to get that, I need money to pay through tuition and living expenses. Although, I don't need a lot of money, I live a frugal life.

Would I have to accept a general job that requires simply a bachelors degree? I have a slight interest in computers as a programmer, but I am self-taught.

2007-08-23 12:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by bandgalf 1

Im a junior and looking to go to grad school in a few semesters. Im looking to get my doctorate in some sort of Catholic Theology. I know about Franciscan University at Stubenville Ohio and Catholic University of America in DC, but Im just wondering if anyone else knows of any good ones or anything more about these. Im looking for a solid Catholic education.

Thanks for your help.

P.S. Dont badger me about the Catholic Church or about Catholic doctrine. If you think Im a kook then just dont respond please.

2007-08-23 12:52:03 · 3 answers · asked by waltyeagan87 2

I need to read the play"HAmlet".. words are very small in world Lit. textbook. Can anyone help me, please? thank you...

2007-08-23 12:51:44 · 2 answers · asked by sandagal 3

2007-08-23 12:34:11 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Any help as to how to formulate a "letter of intent" for a distance learning graduate program (namely a master's program in library and informational sciences)? I don't need anyone to write anything for me. I just need some help and some pointers to get me in the right direction. I'm not used to writing admission essays.

I know to keep it short and sweet (one page). Should it be double-spaced, 500 words or so? The website for the admissions wasn't specific other than for us to write a "letter of intent" as to why we want to enroll in the program.

2007-08-23 12:14:36 · 5 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7

2007-08-23 12:12:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

(besides harvard, yale and princeton)

2007-08-23 11:59:16 · 2 answers · asked by malibu barbie 2

Please tell me the best options in colleges to study that, if you can please include it's website. Thanks

2007-08-23 11:37:29 · 3 answers · asked by af_6_21_mcj 2

THX

2007-08-23 11:29:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-23 11:26:11 · 4 answers · asked by peaches6 7

2007-08-23 11:23:55 · 4 answers · asked by peaches6 7

I read somewhere that

"The purpose of public universities should be to train the appropriate number of people for the professions. In order to fulfill this purpose, the number of students admitted to each field of study should be pre-set . . . so that no more people are trained than will be needed to fill the estimated number of openings in each profession."

-Phyllis Stein

Should public universities pre-set the numbers of students admitted to each field of study so that aren't any impacted professions?

I would like to hear some of your reasons.

2007-08-23 11:22:33 · 3 answers · asked by Meezy 3

for the first th sound as in through, three you stick your tongue tip in between your teeth, and the second th sound as in the, that, them, i find it you more of putting it behind the back of your front teeth against the ridges of both front teeth, you don't have it go out between your teeth just kinda push against the back of your two front teeth and let it go to make the second th sound but that is just my research and from i experienced practicing the th i find it hard to make the second th sound sticking my tongue out between the teeth becuz it is only intended for the first th sound as in through, three , im non-native speaker trying to learn the th sound but is this correct as to how you pronounce the th sounds? or do you also stick your tongue tip between your teeth for the second th sound too?

2007-08-23 11:20:20 · 2 answers · asked by LoserMe 1

And am not really sure about what i'll be learning.
are there any good sites where i can read and learn about the course in depth.

2007-08-23 11:06:20 · 7 answers · asked by temi 1