http://forum.collegetimes.us/ College Forum to discuss admissions, financial aid, SAT prep, Greek organizations, campus clubs, politics, etc. en Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:58:17 +0000 http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/english-ba-future-in-grad-school#post-1341 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:17 +0000 scytheye 1341@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p>Hi, I am a junior at Wayne State University. I chose English because it was either that or Computer Science, both of which I'm good at, but I like writing more. Anyways, I want to do something that requires a graduate degree with it and I chose it because it is supposedly so versatile. </p> <p>Trouble is, I don't know what I want to do. What are some of the graduate programs that English majors can get into or where can I find a list of the most common follow up graduate programs to an English BA to help tighten the beam a bit? </p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/undergraduate-internship-experiences#post-15 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:41:18 +0000 JJ 15@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p>What sorts of internships have you gotten while still an undergrad that were BENEFICIAL later on?</p> <p>Top internship companies of 2008 included Microsoft, Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, etc.</p> <p>Pretty much the top rated corporations for business practices nationwide. But there are tons of regional small business and startups that often have better internship opportunities than corps.</p> <p>Experiences? </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/ok-i-really-need-help#post-1325 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:17:32 +0000 onefiftyone 1325@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p>Ok, I got a lil bit of an ambitious goal here, but I'm determined so I know I can make it happen if I try.</p> <p>Now for some background info, I never planned for college, I never did too well in school, I didn't have a good attitude... I was pretty Much one of the bad kids... However... I've never been slow. I get high scores on all my writing assignments.. I went to get the GED and I blew the test away in every subject except for math but I still passed that. I just didnt do as good as my other subjects. (I Know the GED is basic knowledge to survive in the real world, but still Lol... Point is, I'm above the basic.)</p> <p>So now... After being in the real world for a little while, I'm realizing how right everyone was. and why I should have taken school more serious. So... I've learned my lesson, but I feel I still have time to make it better since im still only 19.</p> <p>ok, So.. I live in the central Florida area.. I dont know much about college.. but from what I hear UCF is the school to be at. But I'm Not Sure How to get in.. and what kind of hell I'll have to go through to make up for the 12 years of slacking I've been doing but I'm game for it. so what I'm asking you guys is if Theres ANY kind of test or anything that could prove to this school I'm worth letting in the doors? Also, I'm not exactly coming from money either, so I'm not positive how much financial aid would cover. if at all. but thats why im here.. Any help is GREATLY apericiated. thanks for reading this. </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/mit-acceptance-chances#post-1338 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:11:28 +0000 grizzlyjoker 1338@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>MIT admissions decisions are coming up and I'm starting to get nervous so what do you think my chances are (be as cruel as necessary)?</p> <p>I'm an International Applicant and my SAT grades are:</p> <p>Math Level 2 - 800<br /> Physics - 800</p> <p>Critical Reading - 800<br /> Math - 800<br /> Writing - 600</p> <p>I skipped a year, learned calculus early in my life, I've been part of the Portuguese International Olympiads preparation team for the second year now and last year I ranked quite well at our National Physics Olympiads. And I swim quite regularly</p> <p>My midyear report grades (which range from 0 to 20) are all in the 19's except Portuguese (This term was really bad and I had a &lt;img src=&quot;http://forum.collegetimes.us/my-plugins/bb-smilies/default/icon_cool.gif&quot; title=&quot;8)&quot; class=&quot;bb_smilies&quot; /&gt; and Project Area (12). </p> <p>My recommendation letters are very good</p> <p>Will this bad Portuguese term affect very much my chances of getting in?</p> <p>I had an interview which I think went great.</p> <p>I'm sorry if the post looks like I'm bragging or something like that (I'm not) but I'm really anxious and I need some objective input (postive or negative).</p> <p>Thanks </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/americas-next-top-producer#post-1329 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:52:17 +0000 ame42910 1329@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p>Looking for up and coming music producers (country, rock, pop, latin, hip hop, alternative, ect.) to show their orginal talent for a future reality competitive show. 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Let me know what you think.</p> <p>And if you want to visit where I found the poll, or cast your vote: <a href="http://www.teentraveltalk.com/poll/">CLICK HERE</a> </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/i-started-a-motivation-blog#post-1319 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:55:23 +0000 reyloads 1319@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p>Hey guys,<br /> I just started a blog as a motivation tool for myself. I thought that maybe if I start a blog I could use it as a place to report to as a means of getting to my goal of becoming a better college student. Maybe it could prove as a pick me up for anyone that is in the same boat as me in college. </p> <p>If anyone has a couple minutes and could read my first post that would be great. Leave a comment if you like too. If you have anything to post on mine I will look at whatever you have to offer too. But please keep it relevant.<br /> <a href="http://mycollegemotivation.blogspot.com/">Becoming a better me</a></p> <p>Thans a lot guys </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/gm-college-discount#post-1318 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:15:09 +0000 garyo4321 1318@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p>My name is Gary and I do some web work for GM. Not sure if everyone is aware, but GM offers a decent discount to college students and recent grads. Here's the link to site for details: <a href="https://www.exclusivegmoffer.com/ip-gmpop/initPop.do?program=cgp">gmcollegediscount.com</a>. They also have a corresponding <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gmcollegeprogram?ref=ts">Facebook page</a> that has some good info.</p> <p>Good luck. </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/technion-international-school-of-engineering#post-1317 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:35:38 +0000 Technion 1317@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p><strong>Interested in studying Engineering, in English, in an International atmosphere? </strong><br /> The Technion International School of Engineering (ISE) offers Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) in Civil Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering and Transportation Engineering.<br /> The Technion is a world-renowned technological institute in Haifa, Israel.<br /> If you are a highly motivated student who is interested in studying engineering in an international atmosphere, I suggest you look up our Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Haifa-Israel/Technion-International-School-of-Engineering/34267558033?ref=ts" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Haifa-Israel/Technion-International-School-of-Engineering/34267558033?ref=ts</a><br /> and our website: <a href="http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/</a> </p> http://forum.collegetimes.us/topic/hey-new-here#post-1316 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:58:04 +0000 KatieS 1316@http://forum.collegetimes.us/ <p><strong>Hey everyone! 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My back up plans was always to teach US history at the high school level, as I have a Alterante Route Teaching Certificate in that subject. Not only can't I find employment as a history teacher I can not find employment at ala except substitute teaching, which doesn't nearly cover my bills, let alone have any extra money to have a life.</p> <p>I have come to the conclusion that I need to better my degree to find a soild career. I have been acepted to Rutgers University for a Masters Degree in Public Adminstration. The reason I say I need help to justify my decesion is because I have decedided not to attend Rutgers. Instead I want to go back to get enough credits to teach math, and possible finish the requirements for a BS in Math. To get certified to Teach I would need 30 credits, and to complete the B.S. around 20 more. </p> <p>I know this is a 180 but I feel as though a math degree will definitely get me a Teaching job, and not sure how many goverment jobs there are going to be in the future with the MPA degree. My dilema is that I feel like I am going backwards if I pursue the Math, but continuing down the wrong road if I pursue the Masters. I await your feedback.</p> <p>Thanks, EG </p>