Im about to transfur colleges (I go to community college) As for my step-moms position there....its real important and shes the big cheese...I dont know if they would know who she is though?! Should I name drop or something (whatever will help, right?)
2006-12-22 14:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by woah 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
CC- thats what I thought....which is WHY I asked. As for my spelling, so what?
2006-12-22 14:11:02 · update #1
I suggest going to Transferadmit.com
these Harvard transfers set it up
it really cheap
I went there i now i tranfered from Bergen Community College to Yale University
2006-12-22 14:15:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good grades (not to mention better spelling), will get you into a good school better than some unknown executive at Staples. Recruiters find "name-dropping," very annoying - especially when done by people assuming it will help them.
If you want good references, have an ex-teacher, principal, coach, or boss at a job write you letters of recommendation. Be sure you know or ask what the letter will say, and include phone numbers. That helps a lot!
To your P.S.
When applyng for admission or a job - spelling matters a lot. It shows pride in one's work, attention to detail, and the ability (or not) to project oneself well. People don't want someone who may represent them one day looking uneducated..
2006-12-22 22:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by CC 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If Staples has something to do with sponsoring the new college, it might help, but if Staples has no association with them, they won't care one bit.
As far as spelling goes, I just took my college placement test. I had to write an essay, and part of the grading is spelling. I had no spell checker to work with. Here on Yahoo! Answers, there is a spell checker. I would have an issue admitting a student who refused to use available resources to communicate properly.
2006-12-22 22:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by Uther Aurelianus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, just because your step-mom works as an executive doesn't mean that u should say something. Just apply to some colleges and you will be fine.
2006-12-22 22:13:07 · answer #4 · answered by Tsb 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, don't do any name - dropping, your lack od knowledge will instead reflect on your step - mom, giving her a poor image. Instead go on your own merits, whatever they are.
2006-12-22 22:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does your MOTHER'S job have to do with you? Nothing.
And, spelling is essential for college applications and college success.
2006-12-22 22:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by ty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
>>As for my spelling, so what?<<
With that kind of attitude, you sound spoiled and "entitled." School is for those who want to learn and retain their lessons, not blow them off once they're out. Otherwise, why go?
2006-12-22 22:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by wheezer_april_4th_1966 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no. the only way she could get you into a good school is if she herself went there or if she gives them a lot of money.
2006-12-22 22:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by morequestions 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your GPA would do better then name dropping.
2006-12-22 22:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by Cheryl D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would name drop and i think it would get you into harvard at least
2006-12-22 22:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋