Higher Education (University +) - December 2007

Name THE top 5 best Ivy League University in the US.. Doesn't have to be in order just name all of them..

2007-12-26 17:22:56 · 9 answers · asked by Just a girl 1

Can I get Into Carnegie Mellon?
= i'm a senior and I have gpa of 3.53 (4.0 scale)
= I'm very good in math
1. 780 score on SAT math section (not so good on the reading section - 550)
750 on the SAt subject test Math level 2
2. I took a lot of math classes in High school
Algebra 1 & 2
geometry
math Analysis (Pre-calc)
Calculus
Statistics and Computer Science (also math classes)
I have an A average in all math classes
=i have some extra ciricullar activites
Sciecne olympiad / finance club etc.
=i'm good student in other classes
grades mostly between 85 - 90 in all my other classes
I'm taking 6 ap classes in senior year... :( I know
Calc AP
Stat AP
Comp Sci AP
Gov AP
Physics AP
Lit & Comp AP
11th grade:
US AP
10th grade
World history AP
I think i can average aroud 3.5 - 4 from my AP exams

Is this enough to get me into Carnegie Mellon University?

2007-12-26 17:13:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm in a bit of a weird situation. I left my Canadian high school with average grades (A's and B's), got into my local uni, dropped out and worked for a year and am now in junior college with a new goal in mind. I want to go to university in the UK, specifically Oxford. I know they've got very strict entrance requirements, so right off the bat I know my high school record won't hack it. I've e-mailed Oxford before asking whether they'd consider an associate's degree from my local college as a proper credential for undergraduate admission. They told me it was fine, but I'm still a bit weary. I want to do this right, you see, and I don’t want my lack of proper qualifications to be my downfall.

That's why I'm considering doing a few AP exams/SAT II’s because the material being tested is pretty much what I'll be learning in my college courses anyway, or not?

Where do I go to register and take these exams around Vancouver, specifically? And do you guys think my plan is viable?

2007-12-26 16:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Massachusetts.

When I was 15 I stole someone's credit card number and tried to buy a dvd online. Needless to say i was caught and now it's on my juvinile record. Credit card fraud! It sounds so bad I can barely say it out loud. It's my only flaw on my recocrd. Nothing else but this. No criminal record. My record is not sealed. I'm 20 and in college for criminal justice. Is all hope lost for getting a job in this field? Will government agencies look at this and not accept me? Should i just quit now? This has been bothering me for so long and I feel so hopeless. Can someone shed light on this? Can someone with the knoledge tell me if this will disqualify me from getting a job as a police officer (for example)?

Working in the criminal justice field is my dream and i want to follow my dream. I know it's credit card fraud but doesn't the fact that it's juvinile make any difference? I was 15 years old! Do I have a chance? With a BS from Northeastern??

Respectfully,
Mike

2007-12-26 16:52:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having a hard time finding a Job as a College student. I heard trying monster but its like for people who graduated already. I live in Nashua,New hampshire im looking a job that will pay at least 10 the hour to pay for my rent and my college expenses. Is there any sites online the post part time job titles or somewhere i can post that im available to work thanks..

2007-12-26 16:43:52 · 4 answers · asked by johny24max 1

BS in business with concentrations in marketing and entrepeneurship... just wondering if i want to have a job lined up before i graduate in may, is it 1. realistic and 2. when should i actually look for jobs then?

2007-12-26 14:52:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been debating this for years as I have attended two on Long Island. I think Adelphi and LIU are the best. Narrowing it down to one I find difficult though!

LOL, some people claim that the two schools I mentioned are not Ivy League schools when they clearly are. They are both private and really expensive, catering to upscale students for the most part. Academic standards are high too.

2007-12-26 14:47:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok....i got into purdue....heard its a gd college for engineering...so my sights r on it. HOWEVER, heard that west lafayette is a rip off....no culture, little to do....and juz cornfields, is this true???!!!.....heard chigaco and Indianopolis...r da only options for FUN!.............im an international student living in singapore, how would it appeal to me!!!????.....also......hows purdue is general,....is the setup urban....is it fun.....will the campus compensate for off-campus disaster?!?.......also, which are the best residence halls to live in????? for men tht is

AND, how bout purdue's reputation and job scope later on....in my life........will purdue edu fetch me a good job. Are ppl satisfied in purdue?????

2007-12-26 14:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is double majoring in International relations and Environmental studies with a minor in bioengineering not worth it? do you think it is possible? how many years will this take to complete and will me having completed a minor show up anywhere on my degree?

2007-12-26 14:04:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay so I reallly want to go to Oxy and I was just wondering what yall thought about my chances of getting in. I am from Atlanta, GA, I have a GPA of 89, my ACT score is 27 (yuck), I have taken five AP classes, and I play three sports.

2007-12-26 13:55:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

without taking expensive college courses? Are there any good books on these topics out there?

2007-12-26 13:53:54 · 1 answers · asked by babygirl 4

I'm 13 right now; I know, I'm tad bit young to be asking a question about college, but I'm curious. So, I'm in 8th grade and in all gifted classes along with 2 High School Honors classes (Algebra 1 and Spanish 1). I carry a 4.33 GPA and have dreams of going to a good college for journalism to have a career in the field of journalism/broadcast journalism. I also play on an eighteen and under Showcase Travel Softball Team in South Florida. I've written some poetry that's been published in the local newspaper. I'm also applying to an "artsy" high school which requires auditions. I'm auditioning for the Communications program. The point is that I want to know what I should do or continue doing in order to get into a college like Columbia or Northwestern. Please give LOTS of details.

2007-12-26 13:53:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

So far about five colleges said that they wanted to hold my application until they see my semester grades. They also moved me to regular decision even though i applied early decision. Does that mean that they basically don't want me or i'm just an after thought or sloppy seconds???

2007-12-26 13:44:25 · 16 answers · asked by Christy 2

I'm only a sophomore right now, but I feel that I need to know what it takes to get into prestigious colleges now as opposed to my senior year.

white male
resident of Maryland
dad went to UVA
GPA: 97.4 (our school doesn't use a 4.0 scale)
PSAT score: approx. 2000
member of soccer, basketball, and baseball teams
will apply for NHS
Class Rank: 4 (small school; I think about 350 kids/class)
***I am taking one AP class this year (US History) and our school has a curve of 1.1 for AP classes ( 88%=96.8%). I am taking the hardest classes that I can possibly take and I am planning on taking 5 AP classes during my junior year.

Obviously, at my age, I have a lot of work left to do. If I keep up my grades, do you think I will be able to get into UVA or UMD? If not, what can I do to improve my chances. If I don't have what it takes, feel free to be honest about it. Thanks!

2007-12-26 13:39:42 · 5 answers · asked by Corey 3

I applied for Troy University, Keller Graduate School (Devry) and Baker College. I am just curious as to what you think of Baker College being that it is not a university and it offers graduate degrees...

2007-12-26 13:12:33 · 3 answers · asked by T.Nikki 1

What is the best Ivy League School on Long Island?
I have been debating this for years as I have attended two on Long Island. I think Adelphi and LIU are the best. Narrowing it down to one I find difficult though!

LOL, some people claim that the two schools I mentioned are not Ivy League schools when they clearly are. They are both private and really expensive, catering to upscale students for the most part. Academic standards are high too.

2007-12-26 13:10:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey everyone, i was wondering if any current college students or past college students could help make me aware of a college that seems like a possible fit. It would be nice if the college were in Canada but if it had to be in America either in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, or Maine. Big cities nor small towns make a difference to me as long as the college is diverse and accepting.
My "stats" are
Gpa- 3.5
SAT- 2000
ACT- 30
I am the president of my schools diversity club, i have gone on a national diversity conference for 2 years, environmental club
Interests- photography, filmography, environmental conservation
I am not sure if i will be taking AP courses (can someone also answer if these are really as important as they seem)
Thankyou for taking the time to even read this question, and i am sorry if the stats and questions like these bore you, its just that for some reason i am getting extremley nervous and i am only a highschool junior.

2007-12-26 13:08:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been debating this for years as I have attended two on Long Island. I think Adelphi and LIU are the best. Narrowing it down to one I find difficult though!

2007-12-26 12:56:46 · 9 answers · asked by Jack C 1

I am planning on going to Loyola Marymount film school but I want to know if it is a good school? Have successful directors emerged from the school?

I plan on being a film director, Thank You

2007-12-26 12:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi,

I'm a CSUN student and need to improve my GPA. I dropped out of school 7 years ago and left mid semester with about 4-5 fails. I'm back now and found my school offers grade replacement, meaning if I retake a class I failed they'll replace the grade with the new one up to 15 units. Is that my best bet to get my GPA up? I did some math and even if I get all a's from here out I can't up my GPA significantly with out getting rid of those fails.

Is this my only route to replace the 5 classes? Or is it hopeless? I need a 3.0 for masters program and a 2.5 for certain jobs I'm not far away but could use some advice.


Units Taken Not Toward GPA 0.000 3.000
Units Passed Toward GPA 12.000 97.000
Grade Points 33.700 261.500
Current GPA Current 2.808
(Cumulative 2.161)

2007-12-26 12:08:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an undergad in psychology and I'm currently working as a research analyst. What are my career options if I complete a MBA program? Thanks in advance for your help!

2007-12-26 12:07:32 · 3 answers · asked by Randomistaken 2

I'm from the UK wanting to study in the USA. But I have just found out 1 of the universities I was looking at is apparantly a 'Community college'...What does that mean?? Will it affect the credibility of my degree when I graduate from this kind of school? It is called 'NYIT' - New York Institute of Technology

And how easy is it to transfer from one university to another once i'm in the States?

Thanks

2007-12-26 12:01:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that the MBA program is unfortunately unranked, but I do not have the credentials/test scores to get into a top tier school. I am trying to make the best of my situation and get into an MBA program that is AACSB accredited, within the city of San Francisco, and will give me some regional clout.

2007-12-26 11:49:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was thinking about attending SFSU MBA program and try to do extremely well academically... then possibly transfer to Berkeley reflecting the good grades from SFSU. My undergraduate GPA is lacking, so I thought of this idea. Is this possible?

2007-12-26 11:47:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've screwed up. I've gotten pretty awful grades so far in high school. I'm a junior now [11th grade.] My grades were mediocre for first quarter - 4 As, 2 Bs, and a D. :( I'm really trying harder, but my cumulative GPA right now is a 3.0 at the very best. I only have the remains of this year and the next one [not as important] to get my GPA into shape for college applications. I have a horribly unrealistic dream of studying English at Cambridge. My SAT scores should be fine, and I'm almost certain I can get the 5/5/4 minimal AP requirement, but I really don't know if I can cut it.

I really wish the admissions were still based on entrance exams and an interview alone. I want to go so badly.

Is there anything I can do to increase my chances? Any way to pad my GPA?

2007-12-26 11:47:29 · 3 answers · asked by TSFMM 3

I want to know If I can get into an Ivy or equivalent school (MIT, Caltech, Stanford.) I was born and raised in Puerto Rico so I get a big break from that. My GPA is 3.96 of 4.0 (school has no honors). My max scores on the SAT were M-700 CR-680 W-580 but I want to study Engineering so the writing shouldn't matter too much. I'm in my school's math and science teams, belong to the NHS, and took the most advanced courses my school offers, some of which were made for me exclusively. Even with that though, I know it's still pretty hard to get into schools like Harvard and MIT. Do you think I can make it? If not, what can I do to help my chances?

2007-12-26 11:43:56 · 4 answers · asked by McLovin315 2

first of all English is not my first language but im studying in English college on my city , my major is Finance and im taking 3 finance subjects , 2 of them im doing well but the other one which supposed to be the first and the easiest one , Book of Principles of Risk Management and Insurance by George E. Rejda.
but the doctor making it so difficult subject before the first exam I studied from slides , notes i take and review from the book but the doctor did not bring anything from these to exam I only was able to answer the definition part but the MultiChoice was hard to figuer the answer and he gave us some finance calculating questions diffrent than the book , my friends warn me about him and not take subjects with him , I was shocking when that doctor tried to solve the exam in the class , he had the paper on slide with answers he was reading the question and answering it but the last question wasn't has answer and he answer it wrong and I correct it to him >>>> Continu

2007-12-26 11:32:31 · 3 answers · asked by Lendr 2

and the private college had a 75% acceptance rate. What is the acceptance rate to medical school for Mizzou?

2007-12-26 11:32:21 · 2 answers · asked by Me Encanta Espanol 4

Please help!
I'm stuck in a rut and don't know where I'm heading in life.
What kind of course would you suggest a person takes if she is interested in the following:
Music
Design
Photography
Writing
Aesthetics
Fashion
Film
...and others that are related to those.
I was in college for a year an a half, and have changed my major 3 times [Computer Science, Business Management, Development Communications] and I just don't know what kind of course I really want since I'm interested in many things.I've been out of college for almost a year now since I just don't have the motivation or any sort of goal to get me going.
Please give me some suggestions! I really need them. Preferably something that will be a combination of many of the above listed interests.
Thank you in advance.

2007-12-26 11:30:35 · 7 answers · asked by cosmodrone 3

i was thinking about zoology or journalism

2007-12-26 11:22:12 · 11 answers · asked by Andreu 2