At one time, distilled water was available primarily for use in steam irons and scientific laboratories. Its benefit as a supply for every day use was not discussed because very few people considered that possibility. Now, when a huge percentage of the population drink only bottled water, whether distilled water is a health benefit or a health risk is hotly debated. That debate will continue, but the way water is distilled is a very old and well understood process. Learn about that process by reading on.
Instructions
1. Understand that distillation is based upon the fact that liquids boil and go from a liquid phase to a gaseous phase. As long as whatever is "contaminating" the liquid, bacteria, metals, and other "junk," go into a gaseous phase at a higher temperature, then the gaseous phase of the liquid (steam in the case of water) is pure. The gaseous phase is converted back into liquid by cooling, and a source of pure liquid has been produced.
2. Take a heat resistant glass flask, such as a Pyrex container and into its top, place a stopper that is connected to a glass or copper condenser. A condenser is basically just a cold surface where the hot molecules of water in the form of steam cool off and once again become liquid.
3. Attach another collecting beaker to the end of the condenser.
4. Boil the water in the glass flask. The steam will run through the condenser and the water will collect in the glass beaker. The water collected in the collecting beaker is now "once distilled water."
5. Repeat the process to remove more contaminants.
As more and more high school seniors apply for college admission every year, getting into the top school of your choice is becoming increasingly difficult. SAT scores, GPA and extracurriculars are often just a small part of what admissions officers look for in successful applicants. Indefinable qualities like personality and commitment often count nearly as much. Here are some tips that'll help you navigate the admissions process and succeed in your application.
Instructions
1. Boost your SAT or ACT scores by taking a prep course or studying guidebooks. Courses from companies like Kaplan and The Princeton Review are expensive, but they guarantee improvements in your score.
2. Work on boosting your GPA before your senior year of high school. Many students ignore the college application process until it's too late. Help yourself out by committing to academic success throughout high school, not just at the end.
3. Take as many Honors and AP courses as you can. Colleges like to see that you're making the most of your school's resources, however limited or expansive they may be. These also prepare you for the more difficult college coursework to come.
4. Write a strong essay for your application. Avoid cliche and superficiality when you're writing. Instead be honest about your interests and convey a sense of passion about the things you love to do.
5. Pursue a small number of extracurricular activities that really matter to you, instead of a large number of ones that don't. Great colleges love applicants who know what they want from life and are committed to achieving it, whatever this goal may be.
6. Apply to a variety of top schools. Even valedictorians with perfect test scores get rejected from time to time, so spread your applications out to increase your chance of getting into a great school.
7. Remember that not all great schools are a great fit for every student. If you don't want to be in a high-pressure environment, maybe attending an Ivy League college isn't for you. Stay true to yourself during the application process.
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Choosing a career path is a cumbersome and involved task. As a college adviser or teacher, there are steps you can take to alleviate student fears and assist in the decision-making process. The most important thing you can do is give students the tools necessary to make an informed decision for themselves
Require Students to Participate in Externships
Externships are a less intense version of an internship. Instruct students to contact professionals in three career areas they are considering, and then "shadow" that person for a day to get a feel for what that job entails.
Introduce Students to Career Journals
Instruct students to keep a written record of careers they could be interested in pursuing, as well as careers they have definitely ruled out and why. This way, students can keep track of their career exploration.
Research Skill and Career Inventories
There are a multitude of quizzes and questionnaires available to help career searchers pinpoint their best options. Visit online sites to get your research rolling.
Encourage Creativity and Thorough Research
Encourage students to think outside the box for their career exploration. Have them think up and research as many unusual and interesting careers in their field of study as they can discover.
Host a Career Fair
Organize a career fair for students interested in career exploration. Invite representatives from a wide variety of professions to attend and discuss career options with fair participants.
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Legal investigators help people achieve justice and remuneration.
Some private investigators specialize in legal investigations, which basically refers to supporting attorneys' efforts as they prepare for trial, hearings or settlement conferences. Tasks include serving legal papers, researching court records, locating and interviewing witnesses, writing reports, reconstructing crime scenes and preparing evidence for trial. Legal investigators need to be persistent, resourceful and persuasive. They must also have a thorough knowledge of the law and court procedures. Investigators sometimes work under difficult circumstances, such as challenging weather conditions and strict court deadlines.
Instructions
1. Earn certification as a legal investigator. The National Association of Legal Investigators, or NALI, offers a comprehensive certification program that covers such topics as criminal investigations, forensics, accident investigations and investigative techniques. After passing a written and oral exam, the investigator earns the Certified Legal Investigator, or CLI, designation.
2. Take college or continuing education courses. Beneficial courses for a career in legal investigations include criminal justice, political science, ethics, civil and criminal procedures and legal research. Although it's not necessary to earn a degree, it's important to complete the courses and understand the concepts, principles and applications.
3. Learn on the job. By working for an attorney or a legal investigator, you can learn through practical experience and expert guidance. Although attorneys don't typically hire legal investigator apprentices, there may be other job openings to get your foot in the door such as office support or court record retrieval. Private investigators sometimes accept apprentices to help with basic tasks. By researching the state professional private investigator association, a person can learn which investigators specialize in legal investigations (see Resources).
4. Apply for an internship. Public defender and district attorney offices often advertise for interns to assist them with legal investigations. These openings are often advertised on their websites.
Technology is a field that does not employ a high number of women. To help increase women's participation in technology fields, many organizations have established grants and scholarships to encourage more women to study these subjects and to advance their careers in tech. Here are a few grants aimed at financially helping women in technology.
Pass It On
The Anita Borg Systers Pass-It-On (PIO) awards are designed to create a network of women in technology fields helping other women establish themselves in the same fields. The award is named to remind women to "pass on" the benefits of their knowledge. Women 18 years old or older, from any country, who want to work in a field of computing are eligible to apply for the awards. The monetary awards range from $500 to $1,000 and are designed to help pay for studies, projects aimed to get more women into the computing field and mentoring programs for women in tech and computing.
Career Development Grants
The AAUW Career Development Grants are for women who hold bachelor's degrees and are looking to advance their careers, change careers or re-enter the workforce. Special consideration is given to those who are seeking to advance in the field of technology. The grants range from $2,000 to $12,000 and can be used toward obtaining a master's degree or a second bachelor's degree or for training in a technical field. The degree coursework or training must be done at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or a fully licensed/accredited technical school.
UKRC Training Grants
The UKRC Training Grants are for women in science or engineering or technology (SET), or both, fields. The grant scheme is designed to help women advance in their profession and increase the retention of women in SET fields. Grant awards go up to £500 and can be used for re-training or for another set of education within the SET fields.
UKRC Travel Bursaries
The UKRC travel bursaries are grants that help women in SET fields attend conferences and events that further their careers. The travel bursaries help offset the cost of travel and conferences, allowing women to present papers or attend conference seminars, or both. The travel bursaries scheme reopened in April 2009. Since its inception, it has helped 100 women travel to places around the world for technical events.
Google Anita Borg Scholarship
The Google Anita Borg Scholarship is designed to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and to pass on their knowledge by becoming active role models and leaders for other women interested in entering technology fields. The awards are open to female undergraduate and graduate students who are chosen based on academic background and demonstrated leadership. Award recipients receive $10,000 for the academic year, and finalists receive $1,000.
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A political science degree can prepare students for a criminal justice career.
Political science and criminal justice are popular social science-based academic majors in many colleges and universities. Political science studies political systems, institutions and processes in the United States and abroad. Criminal justice is a more career-specific major that draws from a variety of social sciences, including political science and sociology, to study criminal behavior and society's responses to it. The two disciplines are related and can prepare students for a variety of career options.
Features
Many colleges and universities offer degree programs in both criminal justice and political science. However, political science majors with an interest in law enforcement and other aspects of criminal justice studies can tailor their studies to fit their career goals. Political science programs offer a variety of concentrations, such as international politics, public policy, and law and justice studies. Students who concentrate in law and justice take classes in constitutional law, and criminal justice issues and procedures. North Carolina State University reports that political science majors who choose a law and justice concentration often pursue careers in law enforcement or criminal justice administration, while others use the concentration to prepare for law school.
Career Options
The American Political Science Association reports that a degree in political science can prepare a graduate for many criminal justice-related careers, some of which may require additional education beyond the bachelor's degree. Career options include attorney, immigration officer and juvenile justice specialist. Many men and women who are interested in criminal justice pursue careers in law enforcement. For such people, a degree in criminal justice or political science can provide excellent preparation for a career as a law enforcement officer in a local, state or federal agency.
Identification
Some political science majors with a deep interest in public policy pursue careers as public policy analysts, researching and comparing possible remedies for various public issues. Graduates who specialize in law, crime and justice may find jobs as policy analysts who specialize in criminal justice policies. Policy research organizations, also known as think tanks, employ analysts who specialize in specific policy areas, including defense, health care, environmental policy and criminal justice. Policy analysts who research criminal justice issues may formulate and analyze policy alternatives relating to such areas as prison overcrowding, drug enforcement, gangs, global organized crime and juvenile justice.
Potential
Experienced criminal justice professionals who pursue additional education can advance to administrative positions in law enforcement, correctional and other criminal justice agencies. A master's degree in political science or public administration, for example, trains public sector professionals for careers as agency managers and administrators. Police officers and corrections professionals may advance to careers in police administration or correctional institution management.
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Some teachers make it look easy. If you are about to teach your first class, you are going to find that it takes a lot of hard work. Whether you are teaching kindergarten or college seniors, the lesson planning and work remains the same.
Instructions
1. Plan, prepare and plan some more. The most successful teachers are those who look like they just magically produce lessons. They don't. They are master planners.
2. Set goals and objectives to teach to your class. Write them down. Make sure they fit the school's curriculum. Also work with other members of your department to keep your class comparable to sections the other instructors are teaching.
3. Decide how you are going to present your materials. Some options are to teach chronologically, topically, causally or graphically. You might choose to alternate presentation styles throughout the class.
4. Communicate to the students what your expectations are. Provide them with a syllabus to help them study. Let them know what the grading scale is. Announce tests in advance. Set classroom rules regarding disruptive behavior and tardiness as well.
5. Be available for the students. That means spend time before and after class answering their questions as well as announcing your office hours. If you are available by phone from home, let them know that as well.
6. Present the materials to the students. Be sure you have any materials you need prepared before class time. Student attention spans are relatively short, so plan several methods of instruction during your allotted class time.
7. Evaluate your students through tests, oral evaluations, homework and other means that fit your discipline. Grade papers and return them to students in a timely manner.
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Earning a Ph.D. requires completing a certain number of coursework credit hours.
Credits required for a Ph.D. vary from school to school, although many commonalities exist among Ph.D. credit requirements at most accredited universities. Among these commonalities are the requirements that students hold prerequisite degrees, complete coursework in a major and minor field of study and earn thesis credits. These credits must also meet certain conditions in order for them to qualify candidates for a Ph.D. degree.
Prerequisite Degrees
To be eligible for admission into a Ph.D. program, an applicant must first hold a Master's degree, preferably in the same field, or sometimes a related one. Attainment of a Masters degree, in turn, requires that students first complete a bachelors program. Each of these prerequisite degrees --- Master's and Bachelor's --- carry their own individual credit requirements.
Coursework Credits
While the exact number varies from program to program, often even among programs in the same university, Ph.D. candidates must earn a certain minimum number of credits in a major, or the general field of study named on their future degree, and a minor, or a specific area of study within or relevant to that larger field. Many Ph.D. programs, such as the Geological Sciences program at the University of Michigan's Rackham Graduate School, impose a residency requirement, which means that a candidate must earn a certain number of their eligible coursework credit hours on the university's own campus rather than elsewhere, such as remotely via the Internet.
Required Courses
A university may require candidates take certain specific courses toward completing their Ph.D. credit requirement. At Portland State University, prospective Biology Doctoral candidates must complete both a Graduate Research Prospectus and Graduate Grant Writing course. At Purdue University, Engineering Ph.D. candidates must complete a math credit requirement, though students may choose from a selection of eligible mathematics-related courses.
Thesis Credits
Every Ph.D. program requires candidates complete a thesis, or a Doctoral dissertation, on a topic related to their major and field of interest, determined by the candidate and generally under the supervision and guidance of their advisor. As the candidate works on this thesis, he must enroll for a minimum number of thesis credits. At the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering, for example, candidates must enroll in 24 thesis credits while working on their dissertation.
Credit Conditions
In order for credits earned to apply toward completion of a Ph.D. program, certain conditions must be met. Two common examples are that the candidate must earn all applicable credits within a certain period of time and maintain a minimum GPA (grade point average) throughout their program. At the University of Pittsburgh, Psychology Ph.D. candidates must earn all applicable credits within a 10-year period and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Universities will also only allow a certain number of eligible transfer credits earned at another university. Oftentimes this number varies on a case-by-case basis.
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Almost every day, with the right equipment, you can see large, dark patches that cover parts of the sun's surface. These dark patches are called sunspots. They are slightly cooler patches of the surface of the sun that expand and contract as they move. It may not seem important to understand sunspots, but they can have a huge effect on our current climate, as well as the future of our world.
History of the Sun Spot
Sunspots have been recognized as early as 28 B.C. when Chinese astronomers noticed small, dark areas of the sun. Unfortunately, because of a thick religious overtone of astronomy at the time and a lack of proper equipment to look directly at the sun, no one knew why exactly the sun had spots. Astronomers were able to look at the sun and see the spots with their naked eyes, but even on cloudy or hazy days when this was possible, it was still quite dangerous and people risked permanent blindness. Eventually, the Dutch, in 1608, invented the telescope, which allowed astronomers to finally get a good look at sunspots up close. However, it was not until the 20th century that enough technology existed to be able to truly discover the mystery of the sunspot.
What is a Sunspot?
Sunspots turned out to be areas of cooler zones on the surface of the sun. These spots are about one-third cooler than the rest of the surface and are protected by magnetic fields that stop the heat from being transmitted into the zone. The magnetic field is formed from underneath the sun's surface, but is able to project itself outside through the surface and all the way to the corona of the sun.
How Sunspots Reach Our Climate
The sun has the largest effect on the climate that we enjoy on Earth. Without it there would be no light, resulting in no growth, since our climate largely relies on the sun to provide the energy needed for photosynthesis. Sunspots were first noticed to affect the Earth when scientists realized that increased activity with sunspots creates increased interference with magnetic instruments on the surface of the earth.
As scientists looked further into this phenomenon, they noticed that near the sunspot, hotter areas of the sun would react with the magnetic field outside the sunspot and create a solar flare. Solar flares project a host of things, including x-rays and energy particles rushing toward the Earth's atmosphere in the form of a geomagnetic storm.
How Sunspots Affect Our Climate
The first most noticeable effect of sunspots on our climate were the northern and southern lights, otherwise known as the aurora.
With sunspots come an increase in ultraviolet rays that emit from the outer ring of the sunspots toward Earth. This increase in UV rays affects chemistry of the outer atmosphere and the energy balance of Earth. The idea that sunspots affect Earth's climate is still largely debated, but it is believed that the increase of sunspots on the surface of the sun can reduce the amount of energy and light distributed to Earth. This decrease in energy can result in colder weather and even "mini ice ages" on parts of Earth that are farther from the equator.
However, sunspots affect life on Earth through the Borealis and the Aurora Australis. The magnetic field that is projected from solar flares is much more powerful than the magnetic field that protects Earth, which creates a magnetic storm seen by the colors in the sky during these two events. These magnetic fields can also disrupt power grids and radio signals on Earth and the satellites that orbit Earth.
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Texas students can find many scholarships to help pay for nursing degrees.
The nursing field is always in need of highly qualified professionals, and there are numerous scholarships designed to encourage students to pursue a nursing career. For nursing students in Texas, there are several scholarships to reward academic achievement while also increasing the number of licensed nurses in the state.
The Good Samaritan Foundation Nursing Scholarship
The Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas provides nursing scholarships to students who are in the clinical phase of their education. The program is open to students at every level, including vocational nursing and doctoral nursing students. Applicants must be Texas residents, enrolled at an accredited in-state college or university and have plans to pursue a nursing career in Texas after graduation. The number and amount of awards granted each year varies based on foundation funding and individual student need.
Good Samaritan Foundation
5615 Kirby Drive, Suite 610
Houston, Texas 77005
713-529-4646
gsftx.org
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Professional Nursing Scholarship
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board sponsors a Professional Nursing Scholarship for Texas residents who plan to pursue professional licensure in nursing. The program provides $2,500 scholarships to students who have a demonstrated financial need and are enrolled at an accredited in-state college or university on at least a part-time basis. Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board also sponsors a Vocational Nursing Scholarship program for resident students who plan to pursue a career in vocational nursing. Applicants must be enrolled at least enrolled part time in an accredited Texas vocational or technical school and they must be able to demonstrate financial need. The maximum award is $2,500.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
1200 East Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752
512-427-6340
collegefortexans.com
Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation Scholarships
The Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation provides scholarships to Texas nursing students who plan a nursing career in the greater Houston area. The program is open to nursing students who are enrolled in accredited colleges and universities in-state who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership skills, community service, financial need and a desire for a nursing career. Scholarships of $4,000 are available to nursing students at the undergraduate and graduate degree levels.
Healthcare & Nursing Education Foundation
3815 Montrose Blvd., Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77006
713-867-7770
hnef.org
The Medical Center of Plano Nursing Scholarship
The Medical Center of Plano, Texas provides scholarships of $1,500 per semester to nursing students who are enrolled in an associate's or bachelor's degree program at an accredited Texas college or university. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded annually, and awards are renewable for a maximum of four semesters. In exchange, recipients must agree to work for the Medical Center for one year for every year funds are received.
Earning a doctorate in education can take up to six years of study.
A doctorate, or Ph.D., in education is the culmination of a six-year research-based graduate program in the field of education. This is a post-baccalaureate program and often is earned after the completion of a master's degree in a similar field. This program, which represents the highest level of academic qualification in the U.S., will help prepare you for many high-level careers in the education field. This degree is usually attained after you work in the education field for some time and gain experience.
University Professor
While you can teach in grades K through 12 with a bachelor's degree in education or a teacher certification, to become a university professor, you need a Ph.D. in your field, according to College Board. Doctorate programs are heavily based in research, and many university professors will continue to develop and pursue their studies throughout their time as a professor. According to College Board, as of 2008, professors can make an average of $50,000 to $100,000, depending on the subject taught and the school.
Principal
The role of principal is the highest level of leadership within a given institution. This career is best suited to those passionate about children and education as well as leadership. According to Education-Portal, the track to becoming a principal includes completing a bachelor's degree, teaching for several years and attaining a graduate degree, which can include a doctorate in education. Some schools will help target and train future administrators and assist in payments for your advanced degree. According to Salary.com, the average yearly salary for a principal is $73,536, as of January 2008.
Superintendent of Schools
A superintendent is the most powerful position in the school district, essentially the CEO. A doctorate in education is necessary for this high-pressure and involved position. According to Great Schools, the superintendent sets the course for the entire district by working closely with the board of trustees, administration, teachers, students and parents in a school district. This position is highly administrative, and involves making budget decisions for all of the schools within a district. According to Salary.com, as of January 2008, the average yearly salary for a school superintendent is $74,733.
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Students understand game rules better when they play them. There are many rules governing financial aid and college tuition costs that often are misunderstood, or not understood at all. With these games, students can gain greater understanding of their role in the application process, what to expect in follow-through, and what to prepare for when planning for college.
Application Jeopardy
Answers and questions for players in the style of Jeopardy can mirror those questions asked on FAFSA forms and college applications. Without giving away personal information, student responses can focus on where the question came from, what it seeks to determine, and where to go to find the answer. Students will become familiar with the type of information they should be prepared with when they apply.
College Cost Chess
Using the plays and rules of a chess game, college costs are allocated to chess pieces as they move about and play by the rules. Living Expenses can be King, for example, and Tuition can be Queen. Pawns can be dollars spent, Rooks can be dollars earned, Bishops charity, Knights inheritance, and so forth. As pieces are removed by strategy, players can evaluate what is left as their options dwindle, and allocate resources accordingly.
Financial Aid Monopoly
The game of Monopoly can be rearranged to mirror factors within the financial aid system, to include parental resources, assets, living expenses, claiming oneself as independent, filing status, residency, income, school expenses, college aid, tuition costs, state grants, scholarships, work study, etc. Players will become familiar with the financial aid rules that make education possible, be exposed to the consequences of how they allocate their resources, and develop an understanding of the sum value behind each step in the financial aid system.
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The qualifications for becoming a high school math teacher vary from state to state and even from school district to school district. In addition, the job description for a math teacher at a private high school may be either more or less relaxed than for a public high school. Therefore, the following information is presented as a general idea of what becoming a high school math teacher may entail.
Education
The typical job description for a high school math teacher begins with educational qualifications. In most cases, a bachelor's degree is the absolute minimum requirement, usually math-related. Some states and districts with a lack of teachers may relax this requirement to a BA in any field with the understanding that the applicant will take classes and pass a certification exam in the field of mathematics within a certain period, usually 1 to 3 years. In almost all cases in the U.S., no experience is required for becoming a teacher with the caveat that you may be fired without reason for up to 3 years, or until tenure is acquired.
Instruction
The primary job required of a math teacher is classroom instruction. Instruction includes daily classes that adhere to an often strict curriculum. Most states today have in effect a statewide standardized testing system that grades the school and the district rather than the student, and these grades will affect funding as well as job security for teachers and administration. Although these states and districts take great pains to insist that teachers are not "teaching to the standardized test," the bulk of the high school math teacher's year will be spent teaching subjects that are guaranteed to appear on those tests. After all, math and language arts are the foundation of the bulk of these tests.
State Standards
Whether the high school teacher is in a state that requires standardized testing or not, he will be required to become familiar with state teaching standards. These are standards that have been codified and applied in a handbook that may be overwhelming the first time a new teacher is handed one. Essentially, state standards are simply a guidebook for what mathematical components must be learned in order for a student to graduate.
Assessment
In addition to classroom instruction, a high school math teacher must also assess student performance. This assessment is done through studying progress reports, giving tests, and general observation. Teachers must be prepared to give a comprehensive assessment to both the student as well as the student's parents or guardians, and also to school administrators. The elements included in assessment include expectations, progress and goals.
Preparation
The average public school math teacher officially works 190 days a year, including planning days and preparation before and after the school years. In addition, most are required to attend a certain number of workshops and teacher conferences throughout the year. The school day usually works out to roughly to 7 or 8 hours, but it is vitally important for new teachers to understand that they will be working at home and on the weekends as they plan for classes, review homework and grade tests. The average high school math teacher spends considerably more hours working than he receives credit for.
Student Monitoring
The bulk of the teacher's job takes place inside the classroom during instruction, but teachers must also expect to engage in extra-classroom responsibilities. Teachers may be called upon to act as hall monitors or may be called upon to monitor student behavior in the cafeteria. In addition, teachers must become acquainted with proper procedures for student fighting, student health problems, fire drills, extreme weather situations and even bomb threats.
Extracurricular Duties
Some high school math teachers may be called upon to gather their brightest students as a team to take part in math fairs or competitions. In addition, a teacher may be asked to act as the faculty overseer of a student club. Alternatively, all teachers can expect to be involved in group meetings with other members of the faculty and may even be elected to represent the other math teachers as faculty head. Teachers should be prepared to meet with parents who can range from collaborative to aggressive in the defense of their child against reprimands.
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Native American students can offset the cost of higher education with scholarship funding. Programs offered by private foundations, Indian organizations, and government agencies provide scholarships for American Indians, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians. Tribally operated colleges and universities in the United States offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs for Native Americans and often enable students to achieve their goals through university-funded scholarship programs.
Funding Organizations
Private foundations and government organizations provide scholarships specifically for Native Americans. The American Indian College Fund awards scholarships to students enrolled in graduate and undergraduate degree programs at tribal colleges and mainstream educational institutions. The organization administers multiple scholarship programs, including the Seven Stars Graduate Scholarship, Sovereign Nations Scholarship, and Anthony A. Welmas Scholarship Funds. The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) gives scholarships through the American Indian Graduate Center in Albuquerque to students in all courses of study, with priority funding for those seeking degrees in business, natural resources, engineering, law and health. Smaller, private organizations, such as the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Udall Foundation also have scholarship programs for Native American students, with awards ranging from $350 to $5,000.
Tribe-specific Scholarships
Separate tribes often offer financial aid programs specifically for their tribal members. For example, all Osage Nation tribal members attending universities and colleges can apply for the Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship. Individual tribes often provide scholarships for students who do not qualify for BIA funding. Tribes fund and administer their own scholarship programs and award amounts vary.
Eligibility and Requirements
Scholarship eligibility and requirements vary, depending on the program. Scholarship programs often require applicants to hold a Certificate of Indian Blood card to qualify. Percentages of Indian Blood required can vary depending on the scholarship. Scholarships often require full-time enrollment or can require post-graduation commitments to work in specified careers or with tribal organizations.
Tribal Educational Institutions
The BIA funds more than 25 educational institutions and operates two Native American universities. Students can find colleges and universities across the United States operated by specific tribes or Native American organizations, including the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana, and Oglala Lakota College in Kyle, South Dakota. Tribal colleges often administer their own scholarship programs for Native American students.
Applying for Scholarships
Application processes vary, depending on the scholarship. Students applying for American Indian College Fund scholarships must apply online at the organization's website and application requirements vary depending on whether a student attends a mainstream or tribal college. Applicants can submit a single application for consideration in all scholarship programs. Students can often apply in person at campus financial aid offices when applying for scholarships at tribal colleges. Private foundations have individual application procedures and often require nomination from a faculty representative.
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There are eight universities in the United States that are considered "Ivy League", or universities that are regarded as having a reputation for academic excellence and attracting the best students. These universities, which include Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton and Yale, offer prospective students a wide variety of academic programs, including sociology programs for those interested in studying human social behavior. For those considering a sociology program at an Ivy League school, programs at the highest-ranking ivy leagues are generally the best to consider.
Harvard University
Harvard University is ranked number one among the Ivy League and national universities, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in sociology. Founded in the 1930s, the university's Department of Sociology focuses on fundamental theoretical contributions to social science, with its curriculum highlighting theoretical thinkers such as Talcott Parsons and William Julius Wilson. The university also offers students a wide variety of yearly workshops and seminars featuring leading sociological thinkers, and boasts small class sizes within a culturally diverse setting to facilitate student learning. Prospective students interested in the university's sociology program should contact the university's admissions office for information on applying to Harvard's Liberal Arts College or to schedule a campus visit.
Harvard University
Department of Sociology
33 Kirkland Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-3812
harvard.edu
Princeton University
Princeton University is the second highest ranking Ivy League university in the country and offers undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. degrees in sociology. Described as a cutting edge program for those interested in the social dimensions of politics, economics and history, the program features such courses as Sociological Research Methods, Deviance and Social Control and Race and Social Inequality. Students of the university's sociology program can also benefit from weekly workshops featuring current sociological thinkers speaking on social interactions within today's world. Prospective students interested in studying sociology at Princeton are encouraged to schedule a campus visit to learn more about the program.
Princeton University
Sociology Department
106 Wallace Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544
609-258-4530
sociology.princeton.edu
Yale University
Yale University is ranked among the top three national and Ivy League universities and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in sociology. Students at the school can choose from three sociology concentrations--comparative and historical sociology, social theory and social stratification and life course research. Students can also benefit from the school's small class sizes, as well as from a diverse faculty whose areas of expertise range from gender and sexuality to Chinese society. In addition, the school offers students a variety of workshops covering topics that include urban ethnography and inequality and life. Those interested in pursuing a sociology degree at the university should contact the office of admissions for application and campus tour information.
Students pursuing civil engineering degrees can find full scholarships to pay for their studies.
Students looking to study civil engineering, which will prepare them for careers in government, industry and nonprofits, can find a wealth of scholarship funding. A full scholarship covers not only tuition but also books and other study materials, and sometimes other expenses such as medical insurance and housing.
The Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank Scholarship
The Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank offers a full scholarship every three years to a student to pursue a four-year degree in civil engineering at the University of Technology of Jamaica. Scholarship money is used for tuition, fees, room and board, airfare, books, a computer, other educational materials and incidentals. Recipients must live in the Commonwealth of Dominica and be accepted to the university’s civil engineering program and agree to return to Dominica to work after completing their education. Birth certificate and police record must be confirmed.
The Scholarship Selection Panel
The Dominica Agricultural Industrial and Development Bank
Cnr. Charles Avenue and Rawles Lane
P.O. Box 215
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
767-448-2853
aidbank.com
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Scholarship
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet selects 10 to 20 students each year to receive full scholarship assistance to study for a bachelor of science in civil engineering degree at the University of Kentucky or Western Kentucky University, or to obtain both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering. Pre-engineering students enrolled at Kentucky State University or the Kentucky Community and Technical College System who go on to earn a bachelor’s degree at another allowable university also are eligible. Since 1948, the program has awarded more than $12 million through nearly 1,700 scholarships, with about 80 new and continuing students receiving assistance each year. The full scholarship can be valued at more than $50,000. Students must agree to work full time for the Transportation Cabinet after graduation for one year per each school year of scholarship funding. To apply, students must be graduates of Kentucky high schools, or Kentucky residents who graduated from a high school elsewhere, and must have a composite ACT score of 24 or higher.
State Highway Engineer’s Office
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
502-564- 3730
transportation.ky.gov/scholarship
SMART Scholarship
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service Program fully funds students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, including civil engineering, and provides job placement after graduation. The program is sponsored by the Department of Defense, the Naval Postgraduate School and the American Society for Engineering Education. To apply, students must be U.S. citizens who are 18 or older with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be willing to participate in paid summer internships at Department of Defense labs and accept a job with the Department of Defense after graduation. The scholarship covers tuition and fees and a cash award of $25,000 to $41,000. The program also provides reimbursement of health insurance premiums up to $1,200 per year and $1,000 per year for books, and provides mentoring to students.
American Society for Engineering Education
SMART Scholarship Team
smart@asee.org
202-331-3544
smart.asee.org
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Student loans are a significant long-term financial obligation. At the end of your educational career, you may owe hundreds of thousands of dollars, and you must gradually pay back your loans. If you fail to do so, the federal government can take collection action against you. If you live in a community property state or your husband cosigned your student loan application, he can be held equally responsible for your student loan if you default.
Community Property State
If you live in a community property state, both members of the marriage are considered responsible for all debts incurred during the course of the marriage. Thus, in community property states, your husband is equally responsible for your student loan debt if you take out the loan after you get married. As a result, your loan providers can take collection action against him if you do not pay your loan back as agreed.
Cosigned Loan
Student loan companies usually ask for a cosigner if a borrower has poor credit so they can reduce the risk of losing their investment if you default on the loan. Cosigners are equally liable for the loan and usually have to have good credit. If your husband cosigns a loan application on your behalf, he is equally responsible for the loan and may face financial consequences if you default on the loan.
Executor of Estate
If you die before paying off your student loans and your husband is the executor of your estate, he may have to use estate funds to pay off your student loans or a portion of them. However, your husband is not personally responsible for your student loans in this situation. If the estate does not have sufficient funds to pay off your loans in full, the student loan company must write off your loans as a bad debt.
Considerations
Student loans are subject to different laws than most other debt. Among other things, the consequences of defaulting on student loans are more severe. Student loan companies can demand the entire loan payment at once, garnish your wages or put a lien on your property to collect the total amount you owe, and most student loans are not eligible for discharge via bankruptcy. Therefore, you should make every effort to pay student loans on time each month, including talking to your creditor immediately if you are having financial difficulties. Your husband should not cosign student loan applications unless he is sure both of you will be able to pay the loans back.
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A transcript also includes any honors a student received.
A transcript is a record of the classes a student took and the grades earned. A transcript needs to be presented when a student applies for admission to a college. The form will be used to determine a student's academic skills and what classes a student needs to take. The transcript usually shows a student's grades during grades nine through 12. You can apply for a transcript from a Bronx, N.Y., high school within minutes.
Instructions
1. Download and print a transcript request form from the Bronx high school's website. Depending on the site, the form may be found under "Academics" or "Students."
2. Complete the transcript request form. You will need to provide your name, address and email address on the form. Review the form and correct any errors.
3. Mail the transcript request form to the registrar's office at the high school. The address should be listed on the form. You will also need to include any fees that are required for the transcripts. The fee varies by school and is listed on the form.
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Business research principles are the key elements or basic components that make up consumer or business-to-business research. For example, most business research starts with problem definition or objectives. A company may need to determine why customer purchases are diminishing, for example. Consequently, the company will conduct marketing research to get to the root of the problem. You will need to know several key principles to conduct effective business research.
Target Audience
Your target audience is extremely important in business research. You need to talk to the right people to get the most out of your business research. Your target audience will be current customers if you want to conduct a customer satisfaction survey, as only customers can answer questions about product satisfaction, for example. You can better define your target audience by talking to customers ages 24 to 50 with incomes over $75,000. Many companies will skew their target audience toward heavier users of a product. For example, a restaurant company may prefer talking to people who eat at the restaurant at least once per week for feedback on a new sandwich. Your target audience can also include non-customer consumers, like when you study awareness of your brand amongst the general population.
Surveys
Surveys are one of the most common tools used for collecting business research information. A survey is the process of actually gathering input from customers about your products and services. You can conduct several types of business research surveys, including phone, mail, Internet and in-person surveys. You will need a questionnaire to do a survey. Questionnaires are a series of questions you will ask consumers when conducting a survey. The key to writing an effective questionnaire is first making sure you ask the right questions. For example, ask customers how likely they are to purchase a new product, if determining "purchase intent" is a primary objective of your survey. Determine the answer format for your questions as you write the questionnaire. For example, you can design a questionnaire with "yes/no" questions. You may also want to use multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank questions, too.
Sample Size
Another business research principle is sample size. Your sample size includes the total number of people who participate in your survey. Sometimes, companies draw their samples from telephone books, according to Quick MBA, an online business reference site. The key to sampling is given all target audience members an equal chance of being represented in the sample. This random nature of sampling is what makes research a valid way of predicting future customer activity. A larger sample also will enhance your chances of collecting reliable data or using survey information to represent the entire population's opinion.
Data Analysis
Data analysis is the process of interpreting the results of your survey. For example, a mid-scale restaurant company may learn that its customers primary patronize its restaurants because of the food quality and hospitality. Price may only be a secondary consideration. Additionally, customers may suggest that the restaurant company add several meals to it menu. Managers will usually use data analyses to develop marketing strategies for their businesses.
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Know exactly what you're looking for in a PA program before you apply.
Physician assistant (PA) programs prepare students to serve as medical professionals under the supervision of licensed physicians. According to the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), as of September 2010 there are 154 accredited physician assistant programs in the United States. Each program is unique in its location, curriculum, faculty experience, facilities, tuition costs and clinical opportunities. While completing your admission requirements, such as prerequisites and patient contact hours, it is advantageous to begin looking into physician assistant programs that you're interested in applying to.
Instructions
1. Accumulate a list of college classes you've taken. Many physician assistant programs require that you complete certain undergraduate prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry and mathematics with a minimum of a C grade in each course. If you've received high marks in courses such as anatomy and physiology, biology, statistics, microbiology, genetics and chemistry, you will meet the course pre-requisite requirements of many physician assistant programs.
2. Identify your wants and needs in a physician assistant program. For example, if you want to live at home to save money on rent, apply to programs close to your home. Consider program differences such as tuition cost, available financial aid, housing availability, clinical rotation locations, class size, degree awarded and faculty experience when choosing which physician assistant programs to apply to. Once you figure out what you want from a program, begin contacting and researching the programs for more information.
3. Communicate with faculty and administration at the programs of your choice. Questions to ask include what they look for in an applicant and what kinds of activities their program offers. Some programs want students to travel internationally during breaks to acquire more patient experience, while other programs want them to be active in clinics for underserved populations. If you don't think you'll be able to handle extracurricular activities while attending a program, refrain from applying to programs that require this experience. By contacting schools, you may be able to narrow down your list of PA programs to apply to.
4. Connect with other pre-physician assistant or current physician assistant students to discuss program options. Ask them what schools they applied to or are going to apply to and why. If you know any current physician assistant students, ask them to give you a quick tour of their school if they have the time. Always visit programs that you're interested in applying to. This helps you decide if you like the location and the facility. For example, you may think you'll like a program in a large city, but you may find out when visiting that the location is too busy for you and would be a distraction from studying. After visiting the program, meeting the faculty and current students and visualizing yourself studying at that facility, you'll be able to determine if you'd ultimately like to apply to that program.
The costs for higher education continue to skyrocket making scholarships almost a necessity.
College is an expensive proposition. With costs constantly rising, it is difficult to afford an education without some form of financial aid. Common forms of financial aid include grants, scholarships, loans and work study. Scholarships are most often awarded based on merit and do not have to be paid back. They can be awarded based on academic achievement, participation in extracurricular activities, service in the military or leadership abilities. There are many scholarships out there both large and small. The trick is to find the ones that are designed for you.
Instructions
1. Meet with guidance counselors. Your high school's guidance counselors are trained in helping students prepare for college. They will likely know of many scholarship opportunities both local and national. Set up an appointment with a counselor and explain what your plans are and which colleges you are applying to attend. Ask for help finding scholarship opportunities.
2. Visit your local library. Ask the librarian where the reference books on college scholarships are kept. The library is also likely to have books that will help you apply for scholarships, write personal statements and fill out applications correctly. Your local library may also have some applications available for local and federal scholarships.
3. Browse academic scholarship Web sites. Visit the sites that offer free scholarship listings. Some of these are listed in the resources section. Create a profile at each of these sites so that their engines can match you up with scholarship opportunities based on your academic profile, extracurricular activities, financial situation and other details.
4. Contact the financial aid department of the educational institutions you plan to attend. Most colleges have specific scholarships for students entering their institution. Some are based on specific majors, locations or ethnic and cultural background. Ask what you need to do to qualify and apply for school-specific scholarships.
5. Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application must be filled out if you wish to receive just about any form of financial aid including scholarships, grants, student loans or work study.
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Studying lab values can be made easier with learning tools.
Nursing students must learn a high number of statistics and values in order to be effective nurses. Sometimes this information can seem overwhelming and discouraging to nursing students. They may feel that they will not be able to complete the program and become nurses. There are a high number of numerical lab values that must be memorized so nurses can determine whether a patient's values are within normal ranges. Nursing students can use various methods to help them learn these values.
Instructions
1. Present the values to the class. Give handouts with all of the lab values printed out or go over the values in the text book. Some students are visual learners and can more easily learn by seeing the values in front of them.
2. Encourage your students to go over the values repeatedly. Repetition is an important learning tool. Some students may benefit more from writing the values down for themselves.
3. Create flash cards for the nursing students to use. List the name of the lab on one side and the range of normal values on the other side. The cards serve a dual purpose. When presented with the lab name side, students must name the proper value. When the values are presented, students must name the appropriate lab. Allow the students time in class to quiz each other. Students can also take the cards home to use with family, roommates, or by themselves.
4. Use internet tools to quiz your students. Memorize.com offers an Internet-based flash card style game that shows either a lab name or lab value and students must supply the answer. This can be done during class time or suggested for work outside of the classroom.
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Ohio has a number of post-secondary programs in physical therapy that provide comprehensive academic curricula, which prepare graduates for the state certification examination and rewarding careers as professionals in the health care field. Undergraduate programs provide a strong foundation for further studies at the master's and doctorate levels, which offer clinical experience and research opportunities.
Ohio University
The Master of Physical Therapy program at Ohio University requires three years of full-time study. The program is led by professionals from the university's faculty practice. The master's degree course will prepare students to provide superlative patient care through the development of critical thinking and assessment skills. Full-time clinical practica take place in local hospitals and care facilities as well as in medical centers and rehabilitation centers throughout the country and range in length from four to 12 weeks, beginning in the second year. This is a competitive program with only 36 seats available annually, and applicants must possess an undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
740-593-1000
www.ohio.edu
Cleveland State University
Cleveland State University has a rigorous Doctor of Physical Therapy program that prepares students to contribute to an integral part of the health care system through training in restoring and maintaining physical health. Students will also acquire knowledge in holistic health promotion and injury prevention. Prospective students must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0. A score of at least 900 on the Graduate Record Exam is also required.
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
216-687-2000
www.csuohio.edu
College of Mount St. Joseph
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the College of Mount St. Joseph prepares graduates to pass the National Physical Therapy Examination and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. Students are encouraged to register as members of the APTA to present research at professional conferences. Throughout the program students will participate in four clinical internships at affiliated hospitals and clinics and complete 114 credits of the curriculum plan that is established in collaboration with faculty members. Students are required to write the university's Professional Behaviors self assessments, which allow faculty to assess the students' professional development and growth and ascertain the students' continued appropriateness for the program.
College of Mount St. Joseph
5701 Delhi Road
Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670
513-244-4200
www.msj.edu
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Homophones are words that are spelled differently but sound alike, and have different meanings and usage. It's easy to confuse them, particularly when you have three homophones. Follow these steps to differentiate from among "to," "too" and "two."
Instructions
1. Classify "to" as a preposition. A preposition indicates the directional, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence. It is used at the beginning of a prepositional phrase (to the store, to the market) or an infinitive (to run, to play).
2. Categorize "too" as an adverb. An adverb is similar to an adjective, but rather than modifying a noun or pronoun, an adverb modifies all words that are not nouns or pronouns. The word that an adverb modifies most often is a verb. "Too" is used to denote something as excessive (too expensive, too young) or to indicate an addition (I want a puppy, too. We need milk, too).
3. Use "two" as a number. It is used to show quantity. For example, "I have two children" and "We need two pounds of hamburger."
Youth groups are a great way for a church to reach out and grow. These gatherings provide a safe and friendly place where teens can come to be with friends and worship. With a couple of committed adults and a handful of kids, you can start a youth group and help your church thrive.
Instructions
1. Ask people in your church if anyone is interested in becoming a counselor or youth director to help start a youth group. The youth group needs a central director who can organize and teach the group. Counselors are also needed to help manage the kids and help with activities. Many churches hire a youth director once the program is up and running.
2. Print and distribute fliers and sign-up sheets for anyone interested in being a counselor or youth director.
3. Compile a list of those interested in helping start the youth group. Review the list with your pastor and deacons. Work with them to choose a youth director. These people will be in charge of the youth, so make sure all candidates and volunteers are trustworthy and responsible.
4. Meet with the candidates you have chosen. Include your pastor and deacons in the conversation and discuss what will be taught and how the youth group will be handled.
5. Set a day and time for the youth group to meet every week. Many churches have their youth meet in a room at the church on Wednesday nights during services.
6. Make an announcement during church services and during Sunday school. Tell everyone that a youth group is being started, and include the dates and times of your first meeting.
Test anxiety is a common reality for all students. However, ESL students have to deal with the anxiety of taking a test while under the duress of learning a second language. Teaching test-taking tips will boost their confidence and help them deal more effectively with language-learning skills. You can help your ESL students overcome test anxiety using reflection techniques and practice sessions so they will be prepared by the time the real test comes.
Instructions
1. Teach test-taking skills as part of good reading skills. Such test-taking tips include reading instructions carefully, skimming and scanning for specific information.
2. Teaching good organizational skills. These are essential to success on any test. Teach students time their performance using a stopwatch, and encourage them to move on, especially during difficult parts.
3. Encourage students to reflect on their performance before and after using the strategies. Ask them if their confidence and performance improved after using the strategies.
4. Encourage students to reflect on their performance in a test-taking journal or during the last 10 minutes of a lesson. By writing their observations, they can build their awareness on areas they still need to improve.
5. Provide short practice runs a few days before the test using similar test practice questions to help raise your students' confidence.
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Younger men may be able to skip wearing a tie in certain interview settings.
Even with the most effective resume and networking efforts, nearly all job hunters need to perform well in an interview to get the position. A large part of making a good impression includes dressing well. Potential employers want to determine whether you are a good fit for the company, and evaluating your interview attire is one way to do so, Quintessential Careers states. Although some rules differ according to gender, both men and women benefit from following basic guidelines for interview attire.
Interview Dress Tips for Men
For most interviews, men should wear a suit and tie, although a tie is not required for less formal interview environments. If you're in doubt, err on the side of caution and wear a tie. A jacket and slacks ensemble is also appropriate. Stick to basic colors such as black, blue and gray. Piercings and facial hair are definite negatives. Get a short, neatly styled haircut and leave any jewelry besides a watch and class ring at home. Finish your ensemble with dark shoes with laces or dress loafers. Dress socks in a dark color are a must.
Interview Dress Tips for Women
Women can wear either a skirted suit or a pants suit for most interviews. A dress is less advisable unless you also wear a jacket, Style for Success states. Avoid hemlines that are too short and tops that are low-cut, too tight or not opaque. Women have a bit more leeway than men where color and jewelry are concerned, but they should still lean toward a conservative look for interviews. Hair should be neatly styled -- pull long hair back or up for an interview. Avoid wearing too much makeup and perfume. Finish your ensemble with hose or tights and shoes with a closed toe.
Interview Suit Alternatives
Young people interviewing for summer jobs, blue-collar workers and job seekers in creative fields might not need to wear a matched interview suit. However, in most instances, a jacket and long sleeves convey authority. If you're not sure, watch people coming in and out of the office at lunchtime or after work to gain clues about appropriate attire. Another alternative is to check the company website or simply give a call to the human resources department or your interviewer, Technical Job Search states.
Other Interview Dress Tips
A poor fit and frayed appearance ruin the sharpest interview suit. All buttons and seams should be secure. Have your suit tailored -- it improves the look of even inexpensive clothing. Outerwear is an important consideration during the colder months; it should be clean and in good repair. Opt for a professional-looking tote or a leather briefcase rather than a backpack to carry papers, an umbrella and other necessities.
Scoring well on the writing section of the GMAT involves paying attention to sentence structure and clearly stating your analysis.
The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is a standardized test that may be required for admission into a master's of business administration (MBA) degree program. The first section of the test is the analytical writing assesment (AWA). This section consists of two essay questions. The first question asks for an analysis of an issue while the second questions asks for an analysis of an argument. Designed to help graduate schools evaluate writing skills, the AWA is scored on a scale of zero to six.
Keep Grammar and Sentence Structure in Mind
The GMAT AWA is graded by both a computer grading software program and a live essay grader. The analytical writing section is taken in computer format and needs to be proofread for any spelling or grammatical errors. When constructing sentences, make sure to use transitional phrases, particularly between paragraphs. Transitional phrases include words such as "first," "therefore," and "because." Try to vary sentence structure by intermingling simple sentences with others that contain clauses and phrases.
Organize the Essays into Clearly Defined Paragraphs
Include an introduction, two to three content paragraphs, and a conclusion in the essays. Be concise in restating the question, the position that will be explored in the essay, and a brief explanation of the reasoning behind the position. In the content paragraphs, make sure to clearly give examples from the issue or argument presented in the question that supports the analysis. In addition, include examples from personal knowledge of world events. Make sure that personal opinions are omitted. Be sure to conclude each essay with a summary.
Pay Attention to Time Restraints
Write concisely and as quickly as possible. Test takers are given 30 minutes to complete each essay. Make sure there is enough time at the end to proofread. Keep in mind that there is a time counter feature included in the GMAT's computerized format. Practice writing out sample essays in a word processing program or in a simulated GMAT software program prior to test day. Review sample essay questions and examples of answers that would be likely to receive a high score. Sample essay questions and answers are available in the test maker's free preparation software.
Carefully Read the Question
For both essays, make sure that the entire question is read carefully prior to drafing a response. Try to quickly get a grasp of what the question is asking. Frame and outline a possible response on which you will elaborate. For the analysis of an issue essay, try to think of at least two possible responses, both for and against. Pick a response that will be supported by real-world events. Examine the evidence and conclusion presented in the analysis of an argument essay carefully. Look for flaws in the conclusion or gaps between the evidence and the conclusion in order to frame a response that addresses those gaps.
Electrical draftsmen, also known as electrical engineers, design electrical systems for machinery and buildings. They are in charge of making sure that every light socket and switch has power to it, or that the machine functions correctly when turned on.
Drafting
A drafter is someone who designs plans and blueprints. These plans consist of precise measurements and designs that tell the people who are building the machine or building how create it from those drawings. Often, a program such as Autocad is used in order make the plans more precise.
Electrical systems
Electrical systems are necessary because they make everything run. A building has to be designed with a precise electrical system because the electric lines have to connect to boxes that control every switch and baseplate in the entire building. A machine needs to have an electrical system because power needs to reach the parts that make it run.
Famous Ties
Electrical engineers are responsible for creating the first handheld calculator (Jack Kilby), creating the Atari gaming system (Nolan Bushnell) and inventing the computer mouse (Douglas Engelbart.)
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An effective interview proves to the interviewer that you are the best candidate for a slot at the college and that you will help improve the learning experience for others. Several keys to persuading an interviewer that you are the best candidate include presenting visual and spoken proof that you would improve the college.
Know the College
A sound knowledge of the university will help guide your ability to answer questions. The research should include basic information, such as the strongest academic departments at the university, but it also may include information about the university's philosophies on learning style or religion. Before an interview, conduct a simple Internet search on the university and current news regarding the university.
Once you have an understanding of the university, relate this information to your past achievements. Assess how the university can be bettered by your contributions and how examples in your application prove that.
Prepare Key Points
Most people, including interviewers, have short attention spans. Consequently, the first part of an answer is more likely to be remembered than something buried in the middle. Before entering the interview, prepare about six succinct points that you want to make in the interview. Let them be the first sentence in answers to questions posed by the interviewer. This does not mean memorize a script; simply have a few key points in mind. They should relate to the benefits that you offer the potential college.
Relax
Even though it is a stressful time, relaxing during interviews will help you give better answers and make a better impression. Knowing the school well should help you relax. Additionally, just before the interview, take a moment to collect yourself. This might include spending a few minutes listening to calming music or taking a walk--anything that will help you stay calm.
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