Freaking out about college admissions, need your thoughts!?
I am a Junior in High School and I have always been accustomed to receiving great grades, which in my book is all A's. My sophomore year I slipped a little bit though and received a B in my Honors Algebra II class, but Math is most definitely not my strong point. Not only did I get a B in a class, but I also had two A minuses. My cumulative unweighted GPA after my Freshman and Sophomore years was a 3.9. This year though, everything just seems to be going wrong. My grades read as this... Spanish IV- A Debate- A Honors Physics- see-sawing between a B+ and A- AP European History- A Trig and Functions (without a doubt, the hardest math class in my school because of the teacher and the academically rigorous two day tests)- a most lovely C Choir and Gym- A's My unweighted GPA is just around a 3.6 and I am worried out-of-my-mind that this is going to ruin any chance I have at getting into a school of my liking. Obviously I am aware that GPA isn't the only factor taken into account during the admissions process, but I can't help but worry about my seemingly dreadful year. I am a fairly well rounded student. I partake in several clubs, like Student Council, Mock Trial, Key Club, and I am a Thespian member of Drama club. I am also a large part of my school's choir. I was officer of my sophomore choir and will be officer once again next year. I am in my school's elite choir, Chamber Singers, and our own Glee Club called Broadway Bound. I have continuously placed Superior at Solo Ensemble since 7th grade and was one of two Freshman to make it to State at my school that year, and have gone ever since. I also have played the violin since age 4 and traveled to Costa Rica and Washington DC with my touring elite violin group to play non-profit concerts and teach local children. Also, since age 10 I have been attending summer College-Prep programs. I attended three programs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison starting at age 10 and continuing throughout middle school, and two summers ago I was admitted and attended camp at Columbia University in Manhattan for Law. This past fall I was invited out of 250 students in the US to attend a National Youth Leadership Forum on Law in Washington DC, and this summer I plan on going to a summer program at either Brown or Georgetown for Journalism, along with taking a month long quest to South America for community service. I am also a member of NSHSS and volunteer at my local food and clothing shelter and play my violin at nursing homes regularly. I have not yet taken the SAT or ACT, but am signed up to do within the next two months. My projected ACT composite is anywhere from a 31-33, and my PSAT score was in the 90% in the country. So, with my credentials, do you think there is a remote possibility of me getting into schools such as....(granted I have a killer essay and improved grades from this semester) Columbia NYU Georgetown UConn UW-Madison UGA UCLA USC Pepperdine Brown Northwestern Thanks for taking the time to listen to me drone on.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Wait until December of your senior year.. that's when you start having panic attacks.. oh is it just me? While your ECs in music are fantastic, C is definitely going to count against you for the Ivies... sorry. Not sure if they care about stuff you have done before high school, but those camps may also help you... my family could not afford camps so I also did something else instead. What's your passion? Is it law? If so, can't you go get some real life experience at a law firm? I like physics and I have researched and will research more for professors. To increase your chances, consider submitting a music supplement. Your GPA won't KILL your chances, but write good essays. I don't want to get into that too much. Columbia - Reach (As it is for everyone) Georgetown - Not sure/didn't research, but I assume reach UConn - Match? UW- Madison - Public.. should be in.. UGA... dont know UCLA - GPA is a bit low, but we'll have to see weighted GPA: Match, low reach USC - Low Reach? Pepperdine - Low reach/reach Brown - reach Northwestern - high match Really unsure about some schools, and it is hard to tell with your PSAT scores. My PSAT score was a 191 and was a 93 percentile... that means it's a 1910 SAT and is a pretty bad score. I increased it eventually but if you did get below a 2000, a lot of your match schools would become reaches. Don't report your SAT if it's bad, but I'm not sure if you could really get away not reporting. Good luck! You really do have impressive music E.C., like I said, be well rounded and write good essays and get good recs!
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I agree with what Minuel mentioned, and want to add that you can check mychances.net to see where your stats would stand right now. I want to revise her thoughts a bit as well-Columbia - Reach (As it is for everyone) AGREE Georgetown - Not sure/didn't research, but I assume reach IT IS A REACH, YES UConn - Match? AGREE UW- Madison - Public.. should be in..NO- ITS A MODERATELY SELECTIVE SCHOOL, SO COULD GO EITHER WAY UGA... MATCH UCLA - GPA is a bit low, but we'll have to see weighted GPA: Match, low reach AGREE USC - Low Reach? AGREE Pepperdine - Low reach/reach Brown - reach Northwestern - high match- THIS IS THE ONE I DISAGREE WITH MOST, THIS IS A REACH FOR SURE
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Do you think Robert Plant has sold out to be an American Idol
Do you think Robert Plant has sold out to be an American Idol?
How old is Plant? Sixty something? 60-61? He's fairly close in age to Paul McCartney 66 and Mick Jagger and those guys are like nursing home and assisted living old. How does this English bloke sprout more hair at 60 plus years than most Brits sport by age 30? I wager that could be a Led Zeppelin hairpiece. He looks like Brian Seacrest with long hair and a soul patch. So what do you guys and gals think of Plant teaming up with his niece (she is certainly young enough to be) Allison Krauss? I never cared for Plant's falsetto shrieking in Led Zep but the bluesy acoustic stuff he did with Page was decent if he kept his range below falsetto drag queen screeching tones. Personally, I think he should stick to Led Zeppelin reunions or get a Zep like band going solo. This teaming up of these two was a slick marketing ploy that has obviously sold well but it has the artistic merit of a collection of advertising jingles. If all that glitters is gold, Plant is certainly making up for lost time being a pop star and buying his Stairway to Heaven on a marketing scheme that makes Brittney Spears seem like a legitimate folk singer songwriter by comparison.Should the Plant/Krauss follow up CD be entitled "Whole Lotta BS"?
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Great thing about bands like Led Zep, The Stones, and the Beatles is that none of them stayed within the strict frame work of 1 genre. All three allowed influences of many types of music both past and (at the time of creation) present. Stones and Zep had songs either tinged with, or were written as country, reggae, jazz, blues. Most bands now are crucified ifthey dare step out of a very tightly defined genre. I applaud Plant for making music that is different from his norm. It keeps him and his sound fresh.
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How old is Plant? Sixty something? 60-61? He's fairly close in age to Paul McCartney 66 and Mick Jagger and those guys are like nursing home and assisted living old. How does this English bloke sprout more hair at 60 plus years than most Brits sport by age 30? I wager that could be a Led Zeppelin hairpiece. He looks like Brian Seacrest with long hair and a soul patch. So what do you guys and gals think of Plant teaming up with his niece (she is certainly young enough to be) Allison Krauss? I never cared for Plant's falsetto shrieking in Led Zep but the bluesy acoustic stuff he did with Page was decent if he kept his range below falsetto drag queen screeching tones. Personally, I think he should stick to Led Zeppelin reunions or get a Zep like band going solo. This teaming up of these two was a slick marketing ploy that has obviously sold well but it has the artistic merit of a collection of advertising jingles. If all that glitters is gold, Plant is certainly making up for lost time being a pop star and buying his Stairway to Heaven on a marketing scheme that makes Brittney Spears seem like a legitimate folk singer songwriter by comparison.Should the Plant/Krauss follow up CD be entitled "Whole Lotta BS"?
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Great thing about bands like Led Zep, The Stones, and the Beatles is that none of them stayed within the strict frame work of 1 genre. All three allowed influences of many types of music both past and (at the time of creation) present. Stones and Zep had songs either tinged with, or were written as country, reggae, jazz, blues. Most bands now are crucified ifthey dare step out of a very tightly defined genre. I applaud Plant for making music that is different from his norm. It keeps him and his sound fresh.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
I need advice elder care
I need advice elder care?
After a year of carin ( basically solo ) for my mom with cancer ( gave up my menial job shut off few social contacts ) on fri i apparenly fell apart dont remember much but she was put in a nursing home wo my consent Now i cant see her or no where she is my family has had contact is this legal. I have heard from realatives they will call me but 2 days they have not I have power of Attorney and mom is confused by the pain killers she takes. I am in vermont. Does anyone know my rights and assumin i could should i try and legally force them to see mom get her home or trust that she is bein cared for. Also her soc security is what keeps bills paid since i left work can nursin home take that even though it would leave her and me homeless. No idea if they have tried but worried bout it She is I have been told gettin hear treatments which ealier in a confused state she was balkin at. Up until now i have been drivin her the 60mi rd trip she is now closer as far as I know ( not sure where )
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i have just answered this question in the senior section and i will stand with that answer - would cut and paste but do not know how!!!
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After a year of carin ( basically solo ) for my mom with cancer ( gave up my menial job shut off few social contacts ) on fri i apparenly fell apart dont remember much but she was put in a nursing home wo my consent Now i cant see her or no where she is my family has had contact is this legal. I have heard from realatives they will call me but 2 days they have not I have power of Attorney and mom is confused by the pain killers she takes. I am in vermont. Does anyone know my rights and assumin i could should i try and legally force them to see mom get her home or trust that she is bein cared for. Also her soc security is what keeps bills paid since i left work can nursin home take that even though it would leave her and me homeless. No idea if they have tried but worried bout it She is I have been told gettin hear treatments which ealier in a confused state she was balkin at. Up until now i have been drivin her the 60mi rd trip she is now closer as far as I know ( not sure where )
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i have just answered this question in the senior section and i will stand with that answer - would cut and paste but do not know how!!!
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Friday, October 1, 2010
Is it worth being a second wife to a man who is never home before 10 at night
Is it worth being a second wife to a man who is never home before 10 at night?
Been engaged for 2 years to a man who has serious financial obligations to his ex and children. I like his kids but feel as though I can no longer pay half of our household bills, he makes about 4 times what I do. I'm a full time student and I work but it is not enough money. I'm tired of being left alone untill 10 every night. For the last year I took care of his elderly father who recently went into a nursing home- because I'm no longer doing this he says he can no longer subsidize my cell phone and 40 buck a week health insurance. I know his kids come first but should he cut me a break on the cell phone and insurance untill I finish school in 2 years? I feel as though 100 percent of my income is going to our house. I have a child who lives with us that I support entirely but with my income I cant subsidize his kids to. He pays there rent, tuition, books, utilities on apartment, and the ex 2200 a month- altogether he pays out about 65,000 a year which leaves us with little and my child really poor. Should I move into a cheap affordable appartment and go solo? Before you bash me and say we are not married keep in mind I pay half the house expenses on a house that I dont own and never will also I spent the last year taking care of an 86 year old man with alzheimers his father and it was not easy. I'm really glad his kids have no struggles financially but mine does.
Marriage & Divorce - 8 Answers
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ya you shouldn't be with someone in his situation.. You are both going in different directions in life. You would be happier on your own for now, and meeting a guy who you can start your own family with when you're ready. I'd imagine it is burdensome to have his responsibilities and children forced on you.
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idk where being home before 10pm fits in here. But if living with him creates financial stress for you and your child, MOVE OUT. like you said you arent married and its not your house. I think you need to reexamine why you are getting married. His kids and ex will always be a factor. Make sure you are marrying for love not for him to be the breadwinner. it looks like thats not gonna be possible.
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I don't really think he should have to pay for your things. Because as you've mentioned he has children to care for. But he shouldn't be taking care of his ex. Unless they have some legal agreement. He isn't ever around, so yes move away and go solo. You may be able to get insurance for yourself and your kid and get help with bills and such through the assistance office. You'll have to check with your local one. Because it may vary from state to state. I don't know much about this relationship with him. Is he working all that time or just going out and having fun. Honestly you need to do what's best for your baby. And since your money is paying half of everything in his home, you need to get yourself out of there. It's not your home so I don't know why you're taking care of it. I understand helping out. But he also has to understand you're in school and have a child to care for. So your money has to go to taking care of your kid and you. Yes leave.
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Your husband has it made.Did you ever think that you deserve better than that.Such disrespect on his part.When you develop some self-esteem you will see how easy it is to tell him to take a hike.Learn to love yourself and the rest will follow.You deserve more than being a slave to someone.Save your $$ and go.Run...Good luck.
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To me it sounds like he's using you to help him out with HIS life. He doesn't sound like he really wants a romantic relationship with you. You've been engaged for a while now and he doesn't want to pay your cell bill because you're not helping HIS father anymore? That's selfish. I'm afraid that if you stay with him you will still be unhappy for the next 2 years. Not that the money should matter but that's a lot of money he's paying to his first family. YOU still exist. He has to remember that. Where is he so late every night? And what if you get pregnant and he has another child to support?? You have to think about YOUR child and yourself. I'm sure you can make it on your own. You have a good head on your shoulders and you need to start a new phase in your life...withOUT him. He's obviously not ready to start a new life with someone new yet. I really hope it works out for you. Good luck
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You are truly getting the short end of everything, as is your child.. yes, I feel that it is time to move out on your own to find someone who does not have this much obligation and baggage.. he is not taking good care of you, and it does not look as though he values you in the same light as he does his other obligations.. you will be much happier with someone who can give more to you in many ways..
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You aren't subsidizing his children. You are subsidizing HIM. I think you need to consider your childs future as much (if not more) than some man's financial needs. Sit down together, talk, review the household budget and take things from there. If he's not willing to compromise on something else for your phone and insurance you know you have other things to think about.
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I would lovingly point out that you have said a lot of what you don't like and don't want. Have you put as much time into thinking about what you do like and what you do want? I think that may turn this whole thing around for you. When your goals are clear the path is clear and when the path is clear you will know if you are on the way exactly or if these things are all aside from that path. Is he supporting your schooling? Is there anything from this relationship that supports your goals? Do you just want to be swept away and on a beach somewhere without thinking of your future perhaps? Do you live each day reaching for an image that has no qualification or grounding in real life circumstances? I'm just saying your picture is a little lopsided. Where are the things you do want in relation to this picture? That's all. You can live through this if it's on the way to all the things you want. Good luck friend
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Been engaged for 2 years to a man who has serious financial obligations to his ex and children. I like his kids but feel as though I can no longer pay half of our household bills, he makes about 4 times what I do. I'm a full time student and I work but it is not enough money. I'm tired of being left alone untill 10 every night. For the last year I took care of his elderly father who recently went into a nursing home- because I'm no longer doing this he says he can no longer subsidize my cell phone and 40 buck a week health insurance. I know his kids come first but should he cut me a break on the cell phone and insurance untill I finish school in 2 years? I feel as though 100 percent of my income is going to our house. I have a child who lives with us that I support entirely but with my income I cant subsidize his kids to. He pays there rent, tuition, books, utilities on apartment, and the ex 2200 a month- altogether he pays out about 65,000 a year which leaves us with little and my child really poor. Should I move into a cheap affordable appartment and go solo? Before you bash me and say we are not married keep in mind I pay half the house expenses on a house that I dont own and never will also I spent the last year taking care of an 86 year old man with alzheimers his father and it was not easy. I'm really glad his kids have no struggles financially but mine does.
Marriage & Divorce - 8 Answers
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ya you shouldn't be with someone in his situation.. You are both going in different directions in life. You would be happier on your own for now, and meeting a guy who you can start your own family with when you're ready. I'd imagine it is burdensome to have his responsibilities and children forced on you.
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idk where being home before 10pm fits in here. But if living with him creates financial stress for you and your child, MOVE OUT. like you said you arent married and its not your house. I think you need to reexamine why you are getting married. His kids and ex will always be a factor. Make sure you are marrying for love not for him to be the breadwinner. it looks like thats not gonna be possible.
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I don't really think he should have to pay for your things. Because as you've mentioned he has children to care for. But he shouldn't be taking care of his ex. Unless they have some legal agreement. He isn't ever around, so yes move away and go solo. You may be able to get insurance for yourself and your kid and get help with bills and such through the assistance office. You'll have to check with your local one. Because it may vary from state to state. I don't know much about this relationship with him. Is he working all that time or just going out and having fun. Honestly you need to do what's best for your baby. And since your money is paying half of everything in his home, you need to get yourself out of there. It's not your home so I don't know why you're taking care of it. I understand helping out. But he also has to understand you're in school and have a child to care for. So your money has to go to taking care of your kid and you. Yes leave.
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Your husband has it made.Did you ever think that you deserve better than that.Such disrespect on his part.When you develop some self-esteem you will see how easy it is to tell him to take a hike.Learn to love yourself and the rest will follow.You deserve more than being a slave to someone.Save your $$ and go.Run...Good luck.
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To me it sounds like he's using you to help him out with HIS life. He doesn't sound like he really wants a romantic relationship with you. You've been engaged for a while now and he doesn't want to pay your cell bill because you're not helping HIS father anymore? That's selfish. I'm afraid that if you stay with him you will still be unhappy for the next 2 years. Not that the money should matter but that's a lot of money he's paying to his first family. YOU still exist. He has to remember that. Where is he so late every night? And what if you get pregnant and he has another child to support?? You have to think about YOUR child and yourself. I'm sure you can make it on your own. You have a good head on your shoulders and you need to start a new phase in your life...withOUT him. He's obviously not ready to start a new life with someone new yet. I really hope it works out for you. Good luck
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You are truly getting the short end of everything, as is your child.. yes, I feel that it is time to move out on your own to find someone who does not have this much obligation and baggage.. he is not taking good care of you, and it does not look as though he values you in the same light as he does his other obligations.. you will be much happier with someone who can give more to you in many ways..
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You aren't subsidizing his children. You are subsidizing HIM. I think you need to consider your childs future as much (if not more) than some man's financial needs. Sit down together, talk, review the household budget and take things from there. If he's not willing to compromise on something else for your phone and insurance you know you have other things to think about.
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I would lovingly point out that you have said a lot of what you don't like and don't want. Have you put as much time into thinking about what you do like and what you do want? I think that may turn this whole thing around for you. When your goals are clear the path is clear and when the path is clear you will know if you are on the way exactly or if these things are all aside from that path. Is he supporting your schooling? Is there anything from this relationship that supports your goals? Do you just want to be swept away and on a beach somewhere without thinking of your future perhaps? Do you live each day reaching for an image that has no qualification or grounding in real life circumstances? I'm just saying your picture is a little lopsided. Where are the things you do want in relation to this picture? That's all. You can live through this if it's on the way to all the things you want. Good luck friend
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