Guess who needs to brush up on her math skills in order to stand a chance at passing the SATs? Here's a hint: it's the same person who runs this blog.
I took a few practice tests and found that most of the problems they expect me to solve are Greek to me. Luckily there are plenty of websites which offer lessons and sample problems, so it shouldn't be too hard to prepare myself. It seems I've lost my touch with Biology as well, but I have a better grip on that than on the math.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
I Like Trains
I've learned some new things about Rutgers' requirements. The page I referenced in my previous post doesn't specify where I need to take my two year courses. I could save all that stuff for community college and still stand a chance of getting in. In fact, that's probably better than scrambling to get this stuff done in high school, since even a community college is higher education.
Before I came to this conclusion, I sent an e-mail to the director of undergraduate biology at Rutgers. In my message, I explained my unusual education and the non-system I'm in. I then asked if he considered my independent studies a valid background which would fit the requirements. He hasn't responded yet, but if he gets back to me I'll take what he says into consideration. Most likely, I'll blend what he says with my community college plan.
On a semi-related note, I've come to realize I should learn how public transportation works. Where I'm from there's never any need for it - you can walk to most places, or drive - but now that I sometimes need to take the train to and from school, and may need to continue doing this when I start going to triple C, it's become increasingly obvious that I'm not as train literate as I should be. Luckily, my mom uses the speedline quite a bit for her acting, and my dad used to ride the train twice daily to and from work, so I'm not at all short on information.
Before I came to this conclusion, I sent an e-mail to the director of undergraduate biology at Rutgers. In my message, I explained my unusual education and the non-system I'm in. I then asked if he considered my independent studies a valid background which would fit the requirements. He hasn't responded yet, but if he gets back to me I'll take what he says into consideration. Most likely, I'll blend what he says with my community college plan.
On a semi-related note, I've come to realize I should learn how public transportation works. Where I'm from there's never any need for it - you can walk to most places, or drive - but now that I sometimes need to take the train to and from school, and may need to continue doing this when I start going to triple C, it's become increasingly obvious that I'm not as train literate as I should be. Luckily, my mom uses the speedline quite a bit for her acting, and my dad used to ride the train twice daily to and from work, so I'm not at all short on information.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
College is Confusing
It turns out this college thing's going to be harder than I expected.
Before I can even consider applying to Rutgers, I have to complete several academic courses. I need to get two more years of English courses, an algebra II course, two years of language courses, and five other subjects. It would be helpful for me to take the SATs and ACTs this year, as the people at Rutgers will want to see the scores. It seems they also want to see a personal essay. The wording on that page makes it seem like the parameters of this essay change each year, but as of today the page reads:
"Rutgers requires that you provide a short essay that is your original work. Please reflect on what you consider to be an important personal experience related to your talents, interests, or commitments. Using this experience, please tell us what you learned about yourself. How will this experience prepare you for success at Rutgers?"
It's moments like this that make me glad I have this blog.
Incidentally, I've changed my mind about my major. I'm now planning on a Bio major as opposed to a Journalism major, and I will attend the Camden campus.
When I spoke with some other people about the issue of grades, I learned I can take a GED course off-campus. Another student is currently doing this, and I intend to speak with him about it. Unfortunately I cannot do that today because he isn't here.
Time to get my stupid butt in gear.
Before I can even consider applying to Rutgers, I have to complete several academic courses. I need to get two more years of English courses, an algebra II course, two years of language courses, and five other subjects. It would be helpful for me to take the SATs and ACTs this year, as the people at Rutgers will want to see the scores. It seems they also want to see a personal essay. The wording on that page makes it seem like the parameters of this essay change each year, but as of today the page reads:
"Rutgers requires that you provide a short essay that is your original work. Please reflect on what you consider to be an important personal experience related to your talents, interests, or commitments. Using this experience, please tell us what you learned about yourself. How will this experience prepare you for success at Rutgers?"
It's moments like this that make me glad I have this blog.
Incidentally, I've changed my mind about my major. I'm now planning on a Bio major as opposed to a Journalism major, and I will attend the Camden campus.
When I spoke with some other people about the issue of grades, I learned I can take a GED course off-campus. Another student is currently doing this, and I intend to speak with him about it. Unfortunately I cannot do that today because he isn't here.
Time to get my stupid butt in gear.
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