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Barbados to pay up for tourism marketing

BARBADOS MAY BE EXPECTED to contribute a significant share to the Caribbean Tourism Marketing Fund proposed by CARICOM Heads of Government for selling the region as a single tourist destination.

This is the indication from Luther Miller, director of finance at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), who confirmed that Caribbean countries were better off marketing themselves in a cluster.

"It has been demonstrated over the years by going to major international travel trade shows, be it in London, Berlin, France or Milan, that given all the clutter in the world today in tourism marketing, the market responds better to the collective image of the Caribbean. . . ."

Two weeks ago, whilst introducing tourism in the 2008 Financial Statement and Budgetary Proposals, Prime Minister David Thompson noted that some major decisions were taken for the industry in the Caribbean at the recent Heads of Government meeting held in Antigua, "including the commitment to a regional brand". more

Advanced Vault Unveils 64-Bit Business Continuity

Advanced Vault, a leading provider of advanced business continuity solutions, recently announced that the company's data backup and recovery tools now provide support for 64-bit editions of Windows, Linux, Mac and FreeBSD operating systems. The enhancement is a welcome development for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) for whom the lack of secure data protection has been a barrier to moving to enhanced 64-bit operating systems. Advanced Vault offers an enterprise-level data protection solution for SMBs, delivered through a turnkey appliance.

"Expanding to 64-bit environments is a significant development for us, our customers and our partners," said Nick Roumi, Director of Technology at Advanced Vault. "Our disk-to-disk backup technology replaces what was previously a complicated and manual process with many moving parts. more

Alliance Data Announces Stock Repurchase Program

Alliance Data (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of marketing, loyalty and transaction services, managing over 120 million consumer relationships for some of North America’s most recognizable companies. Using transaction-rich data, Alliance Data creates and manages customized solutions that change consumer behavior and that enable its clients to create and enhance customer loyalty to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data employs over 9,000 associates at more than 60 locations worldwide. Alliance Data’s brands include AIR MILES(R), North America’s premier coalition loyalty program, and Epsilon(R), a leading provider of multi-channel, data-driven technologies and marketing services. For more information about the company, visit its website, www.AllianceData.com. more

Procter & Gamble Looks Toward 'Design Thinking'

"It has been transformative for our leadership teams," says Cindy Tripp, marketing director at P&G Global Design, as she describes her work rolling out the company's Design Thinking Initiative. With a cadre of 100 internal facilitators, more than 40 design thinking workshops have been held in P&G business units across the globe during the past year. The design thinking facilitation team comes from every function at P&G [such as marketing, research and development, info tech, and product supply as well as design]. Perhaps most important, half of the workshops focused on something other than new product initiatives to include other types of pressing business issues such as strategy, retail relationship building, and matters of operational excellence. "We want people to use these techniques daily in their work -- using broad insights; learning faster; failing faster. more

Latest Future Business Leaders Of America News

Resolutions: More time for customers, family - San Francisco Chronicle

It's a new year and a new decade, and everybody's got big plans and lofty resolutions. The Chronicle asked several business leaders and entrepreneurs to share with us what they hope to accomplish professionally and personally in 2010. Their goals ...

My Top 10 Favorite Books that I Read in 2009 - Democratic Underground.com

... as opportunities for private profit on a continental scale… This is the predator state. It is a coalition of relentless opponents of the regulatory framework on which public purpose depends, with enterprises whose major lines of business ...

Pirate cash suspected cause of Kenya property boom - WBOC

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Property prices in Nairobi are soaring, and Somali pirates are getting the blame. The hike in real estate prices in the Kenyan capital has prompted a public outcry and a government investigation this month into property owned by ...

Guest view: Nation can teach us some lessons - Observer-Dispatch

Editor’s note: Several weeks ago, we asked readers to share their thoughts on what our state and region can do in the year ahead to help the economy — specifically, how to grow the good-paying jobs we so desperately need. We also asked business ...

Saturday letters: Is it art or just a monstrosity with a bad message? - St. Petersburg Times

Colombian artist Fernando Botero may be a composite of a male chauvinist, a naive creator of art that is supposed to be a positive image to art lovers worldwide, and a man with an insensitive mind regarding the dangers of obesity and smoking among ...

Look ahead to 2010: Mesa - East Valley Tribune

Mesa will find out early in the new year whether the Chicago Cubs will keep their spring-training program in Arizona or take up an offer for new facilities near Naples, Fla. Chicago’s lovable losers have a history in Mesa dating to the 1950s and ...

Time to Say Goodbye - This Day Online

I had planned to say a different kind of goodbye to my ardent readers last week. A call to the Editor of THISDAY the Saturday Paper, Ms Ijeoma Nwogwugwu changed all that. THISDAY was on holiday last Saturday, so I didn’t have to stress myself ...

Terrible financial year ends with hope of bright future - Scotsman.com

INVESTORS can take a deep breath as they reflect on 12 months in which their worst fears were never quite realised. But while there is tangible evidence of a recovery, confidence among investors remains fragile. Markets ended the year on a brighter ...

Decade not a '10' for Florida: To improve, switch focus to education ... - Palm Beach Interactive

The economic misery of the Decade of the Oughts can be encapsulated in one stunning statistic: Since 2007, Florida has lost 560,000 jobs. If Florida is going to have a Happy New Decade, it needs to change. Last year, the state's population declined ...

The Clock is Ticking - OpEdNews.com

I remember many years ago the late George Carlin talking about the depleting ozone layer and the cause was CFCs released from air conditioning systems. Carlin remarked that if it came down to no air conditioning or a ruined environment for his ...

Open Question: Am I in too many / too few extra cirricular activities to get into Harvard, or any Ivy or top college?

I am in........ Student Council Mock Trial Model U.N. Young Politicians Science Club Math League Future Business Leader of America Class President School Newspaper Obviously there is much more to getting into an Ivy school thats EC's, but am I good in that aspect. I want my number of ECs to stand out on my transcript........will it? Am I on the right track? Also, do u have any ideas for a creation of a club that involves something with law or politics? more

Voting Question: Will I be able to get into Northeastern University?

I am an African American male going to an ethnic High School. I have a 3.80 (unweighted) GPA and take five AP classes and the rest all honors classes. I will be graduating high school with forty extra credits, and the lowest grade I ever received was a B. I am involved in the Spanish Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Interact Club, Men's Volleyball, Basketball, part - time Job, volunteer work, and constantly help others. But, I only recieved a 1000 (critical reading and math) on my SAT and only got a 500 on my Physics SAT Subject Test and a 500 on my Math 1 SAT Subject Test. more

Resolved Question: Do I have a shot at Stanford, Brown, Vanderbilt, Duke, UVA, and Georgetown?

My full college list is as followed (in order of preference): Stanford Brown Vanderbilt Duke William & Mary UVA Georgetown FSU (in state safety) I am currently a junior in high school. SAT: 2110. I just got the results back today; this was my first time taking the test. Should I retake? I was disappointed with my critical reading score and I feel as if I can do better. The score breakdown is as follows: Critical Reading670 Math 700 Writing 740 GPA (unweighted): 3.92 GPA (weighted): 4.4. Honors classes already taken: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra I, English II, English I, World History, French I, French II, French III Honors classes currently being taken: Precalculus, Physics, French IV. AP Classes already taken: AP European History (10th grade, "5" on AP exam) AP Classes currently being taken: AP Art History, AP Language and Composition, AP US History Class schedule for senior year: (tentative) AP French AP Calculus AB AP Macroeconomics/ AP Gov (each a being semester course) AP Drawing AP Lit World Religions Honors. Extracurriculars: Art, art, and more art. Drawing, painting, etc. (example: http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs41/i/2009/100/e/0/Brave_New_World_by_Crewed.jpg ) Definitely my biggest passion.. both appreciation of the arts (performance, traditional, fashion, anything!) and actually creating pieces, attending drawing workshops, getting my hands on any art books available- it's almost an obsession, haha. Writing is also a huge passion of mine. Especially poetry. Clubs: Editor of Key Club (member for 2 years) Treasurer of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) (member for 2 years) Model United Nations (member for 1 year) Prom Committee (head of invitations committee) (1 year) Hope for Humanity member (a student-run club) (2 years) History Fair 200 hours of community service at Science Museums, Art Exhibitions, and Tutoring. Aiming to graduate with around 300. Additionally, I am not a US citizen. I was born in the UK, not sure if that's a factor to weigh in to my acceptance chances, haha. Awards/Recognition: (Art) 2x Scholastic Honorable Mention (9th grade) 1st place at the Black & White show (10th grade) Notable student in Chemistry and English I, though I doubt that is very important. Acceptance into Stanford's EPGY program (Education Program for Gifted Youth) last summer, a 3 week long class in 20th century humanities. Apparently, attending EPGY bumps up your acceptance chances slightly. So, what do you think? Which schools do I have the best shot at? Anything I should particularly focus on senior year? And should I retake the SATs? If so, when? more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into these colleges?

Hi, I currently am a senior in high school and I already have applied to many colleges. I am going to describe myself as a student and I would like to know the odds I have of getting into Brown, Harvard, MIT, or another prestigious school. My top choice is MIT. Weighted GPA: 100.2 This GPA is going to go even higher. My current averages in my classes are all very high and are all almost at the 100 mark. Schedule: I have taken the hardest curriculum my school offers. This includes every honors course, AP United States History, AP European History, AP Calculus, AP English 12, AP Government. Extra Curricular Activities: Piano lessons for 9 years Singing lessons for 3 years Leading Roles in Theater Arts Selected to partake in All State Chorus Pianist in school Jazz Band First Tenor in Select Men's Choir Varsity Debater on school Debate Team Mathematics Team President of Mathematics Club Winner of statewide competitions on Future Business Leaders of America Partook in a WPI Mathematics Competition Member of National Honors Society Community Service: I conduct an Elderly Bell Choir at a local Assisted Living Center I have been an Alter Server at my Parish for over 10 years I am the Master of Ceremonies and Head Alter Server at my Parish I am a Lector at my Parish Employment: I have been working at the local assisted living center for two years now. I do yard work and serve food in their kitchen. SAT Scores: I am bad at timed tests. These scores do not reflect my potential. Math: 600 Critical Reading: 620 Writing: 630 My college list includes: Bowdoin WPI Connecticut College MIT Brown University Harvard University Yale Princeton Stanford Roger Williams University Providence College University of Pensylvania Williams Amherst I am currently awaiting the results of my Subject Tests. more

Voting Question: What are my chances of getting into University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida OR Ohio State ?

-I have a 3.8 GPA (4.0 scale) -I scored a 32 on the ACT -I run cross country(we're state champs) -I'm on the debate team, fellowship of christian athletes, future lawyers of america, 4-H, student council, future business leaders of america, and spanish club -I'm graduating with honors (19 credits) including all core classes, spanish, and debate of senior year -Im taking AP classes (total of 5 upon graduation) -Community Services more

Resolved Question: What are my chances to get into Villanova, Boston College, Lehigh, Carnegie Mellon, Fordham, Uconn, and NYU?

Here are my stats: SAT: Math - 700 Verbal - 560 Writing - 610 SATII: Bio - 680 Math I - 670 Unweighted GPA - 3.67 Class Rank - 15/353 Weighted GPA - 4.3 Courses: All Honors and 7 APS Total Extracurriculars: Captain of Varsity Lacrosse Captain of Cross Country VP of National Honor Society Treasurer for Student Government (4 years) Future Business Leaders of America Debate Community Service: 250+ hours total -Worked with disabled children at local church Work Experience: Lifeguard, Camp Counselor, and Youth Bureau Intern Race: White more

Resolved Question: Can you guys evaluate my chances of getting into Columbia?

Here are my credentials: GPA: 101.7 (out of 100 in my school) SAT: 2200 (800 Math, 650 Reading, 750 Writing) SAT II: Chem (710), Bio (680), US History (720) Math II (800) Course load is all AP's and Honors. I am a Junior and I am apart of Student Government, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, French Club, French Honor Society, Asian Culture Club, Science Olympiad, Get-A-Voice Club and I have won 1st place in one business competition. Also, I volunteer at my local hospital, work at a local buffet and have worked with my friends to create a small tutoring group within our school. more

Resolved Question: Will i get into a good college?

i am a sophomore in high school and i am starting to think about colleges that i could go to but i am really scared that i wont get in anywhere. i really want to go to uva (university of virginia) but james madison, virginia tech, george mason, mary washington and universities like those would be awesome also.... gpa: 3.56 extra-curriculars: 20 hours of ballet a week for 11 years (non-profit organization) also competitions that i have won... national honor society violin for 7 years-chamber orchestra by audition horse back riding humanitarian club, green club, future business leaders of america all honors and ap classes if you have any suggestions as to what else i can do, please tell!!!! thank you :) more

Resolved Question: What are my chances to get into an ivy league school (I want my undergraduate major in biology)?

Here are a few quick stats. -2070 SAT -SAT II - Biology E/M - 800/730, Math IIC - 760 -Unweighted GPA for Junior and half of Senior year: 3.78 -Weighted GPA for Junior and half of Senior year: 4.5 (The difference is big because I took like 6 APs) Extracurriculars: - 9 years of violin and member of the state youth orchestra - Ultimate Frisbee (Fall and Spring) - 80 hours of volunteering at Township Red Cross Center - Certified EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). I have to do 24 hours of service in a live ambulance every 4 weeks. - Member of "Future Business Leaders of America" Club (or FBLA) - Nominated representative (of India) for GYLC - Global Youth Leadership Conference, but I didn't get to attend :( My Freshman and Sophomore years were completed with India. My final overall grades were 74% for Freshman year, and 83% for Sophomore year. (In India, a 75% is an A and a 40% is a passing grade. Its not that their expectations are low, but that the material is so god damn hard). My schooling from Pre-K to 8th grade was in America P.S. I wanted to know if an Independent Study Course looks attractive on a college app. During my junior year, I only took 5 classes (2 APs, 2 HNS, and 1 Regular) and 1 Independent Study. My teacher was a good teacher (she graduated from Princeton), and together we researched "The Psychology behind Love and Attraction". (By together I mean, I researched and explained it to her during our little meanings after school. I was wondering if this would look like an example of academic pursuit on my application. P.S.S. My essay is about my experiences in the ambulance as an EMT. Pretty epic incidents I got to witness :D more

Resolved Question: Do u think this article is a good assessment of where Obama's presidential storyline is heading in the future?

I read this article and was a little blown away. If your Obama's political "team", you have serious WORK to do.... What do you think?? http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1109/29993.html A year into his presidency, however, Obama’s gift for controlling his image shows signs of faltering. As Washington returns to work from the Thanksgiving holiday, there are several anti-Obama storylines gaining momentum. The Obama White House argues that all of these storylines are inaccurate or unfair. In some cases these anti-Obama narratives are fanned by Republicans, in some cases by reporters and commentators. But they all are serious threats to Obama, if they gain enough currency to become the dominant frame through which people interpret the president’s actions and motives. Here are seven storylines Obama needs to worry about: He thinks he’s playing with Monopoly money Economists and business leaders from across the ideological spectrum were urging the new president on last winter when he signed onto more than a trillion in stimulus spending and bank and auto bailouts during his first weeks in office. Many, though far from all, of these same people now agree that these actions helped avert an even worse financial catastrophe. Along the way, however, it is clear Obama underestimated the political consequences that flow from the perception that he is a profligate spender. He also misjudged the anger in middle America about bailouts with weak and sporadic public explanations of why he believed they were necessary. The flight of independents away from Democrats last summer — the trend that recently hammered Democrats in off-year elections in Virginia — coincided with what polls show was alarm among these voters about undisciplined big government and runaway spending. The likely passage of a health care reform package criticized as weak on cost-control will compound the problem. more

Resolved Question: What do you think (Colleges)?

So, I'm a junior and I have made a list of some colleges I would like to apply to. My basic academic info is a 3.68 unweighted GPA (~4.35 weighted) 97 on a 100 point scale; an 1800 SAT score, and a member of the National Honors Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and Foreign Language Club. I tend to think that I have a very rigorous school schedule. Anyway, the schools are: 1. American University 2. Babson College 3. Bentley University 4. Birmingham-Southern College 5. Boston University 6. George Washington University 7. Miami University 8. New College of Florida 9. Northeastern University 10. Rutgers New Brunswick 11. Stetson University 12. University of Central Florida 13. University of Miami 14. University of North Carolina 15. University of North Florida 16. Villanova University Which of these schools would you consider "safety" schools for me? Which ones are going to be a reach? Do you think I have any chance of getting merit-based scholarship money? Thanks!Yeah, just to clear things up it's UNC @ Asheville. And yeah, the 1800 isn't all that impressive. more

Resolved Question: Chances for Johns Hopkins ED?

Hello! =) I applied ED to Johns Hopkins and I wasn't sure what my chances are to get into JHU. Here is my info =): Unweighted GPA: 3.49 (out of 4) Weighted GPA: 3.83 (out of 5) # of AP/Honors courses: 9 AP classes, 9 Honors classes My school does not rank and my school is a pretty prestigious school in California. SAT: Composite: 2180 CR: 730 W: 720 Math: 730 Writing: 10 ACT: Composite: 31 English: 33 Math: 35 Reading: 28 Science: 28 Writing: 8 SAT II Scores: Math IIC: 710 Bio-E: 730 USH: 710 AP Scores: USH: 4 Bio: 4 Art History: 4 English Language: 3 Senior classes: AP Physics B, AP English Literature, AP Macroeconomics, AP Political Science, AP Calculus BC Was awarded AP Scholor with Honor ECs: Placed in top 3 for 3 regional golf tournaments. Played on Girls Varsity Golf for 4 years in high school. (was co-captain senior year) Future Business Leaders of America Club: held positions for 3 yrs (secretary, publicity, gold seal chair), placed 3rd for parliamentary pro, 2nd for parliamentary pro, 9th place for name tag design, 8th place for name tag design Red Cross Club: held positions for 3 yrs (secretary, technology coordinator, vice president), 25 community service hrs for 3 yrs National Charity League: been in organization for 6 yrs... did various community service events.. more than 150 hours of community service Getting recs from math teacher, bio teacher, and art history teacher + counselor.. =) pretty decent recs probably because I tried really hard in their classes and they know me pretty well Thank you for reading! more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into UT Austin McCombs school of business? and maybe their honors program?

What are my chances of getting into UT Austin McCombs school of business? and maybe their honors program? I am an Indian-American guy from Texas. I go to a semi-competitive high school Rank:14/606 (top 2.31%) GPA:5.57/6 or 3.9/4 ACT: First Time: 34E, 32M, 26R, 31S Composite:31 Second Time: 32E, 32M, 32R, 29S Composite:31 Taking it for third and final time on December for colleges other than UT Austin.. SAT I: First Time: 720-Math 720-Writing 590-CR Second Time: 740-Math 710-Writing 620-CR Third Time: 730-Math 700-Writing 660-CR SAT IIs: Math 2-700 Co-founder of penny auction website called Not Found :: NextLevelBids (It's currently under construction) Essays are incredible. Recs are okay. Skills · Can speak/understand English, Tamil, and German · Proficient with Microsoft Office Apps (Word, PowerPoint) and Macromedia Flash · Hardworking and a leader Volunteer Work/ Extracurricular Activities · Library Volunteer (2008-present) · Shriners Volunteer Volunteer (2008-09) · Math Club Historian (2008-2010) · Health Occupations Students of America Member (September 2008-present) · Red Cross Member (2008-2009) · Future Business Leaders of America Member (2009-2010) · NHS Member (2008-09) Awards and Honors · Academic Recognition in TAKS in all subjects (1998-2006) · Gifted and Talented Program (1998-2007) · Most Outstanding German Student (2006-2007;2007-2008) · Academic Recognition (2006-present) · Academic Excellence (2008-2009)Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I've taken the most rigorous courseload. My senior year schedule consists of AP Gov, AP Bio, AP English 4, AP Calc BC, Multimedia Honors, AP Art History, Honors Physics, AP Chem more

Resolved Question: How can I increase my GPA and academic recognition through studying the "right" way?

Summary if you don't want to read the wall of text: I need help forming a decent study system so that I can improve upon my GPA. I need to find a work around for learning without having to get a tutor (however beneficial it can be [pricing is an issue]) due to having incompetent teachers. I currently have, according to the transcript that I got from my counselor today, a 3.125 unweighted GPA and 3.2 weighted. I'm currently a junior in high school with a decent selection of "dream" universities that I'd like to go to because they are focused on my interests and respect extending those interests and more (Stanford, UC's). I'd like to blame teachers that I've had the past almost 2.5 years because they are definitely mediocre at best and next to always sub par. Anyway, to the good stuff... I'm having trouble in Algebra II and Physics (math does seem to be my weak subject year after year), but those two classes are where I have my two worst teachers. For the former, she just copies the textbook's problems onto the board and explains in the exact way as the book, so taking notes is unnecessary, which is probably why she forbids it (if you do it, you get sent out). As for the latter, we usually just do labs (which is somewhat understandable in a lab-oriented science class) but homework is never due, so it's mainly a do for your own benefit activity. He rarely teaches that class and has us present solutions to the rest of the class for an assigned homework problem and if you're lucky (you don't understand the problem that you've been assigned) he'll "explain" it. I had an F in the Algebra class, yet managed to raise it to a D- (keep in mind that the teacher for this class has a decent grading scale, where a D- is equivalent to ~ 55% Why I would really like to know is how I can improve my study habits. For instance, I have a notebook where I take notes, but the notes aren't exactly satisfactory considering that for the Alg. class I'm really just copying from the book, which is definitely not very helpful. I'm really trying to make a comeback so that I'll be able to pull those two D's to at least a C (a B would be perfect but probably impossible), which would presumably pull my GPA up at least a little bit. My current class schedule is: AP English (language composition and rhetoric) Algebra II Physics Third Year French US History I'm currently considered 192 out of 460 in class rank. (~41%) Would definitely like to pull that up, which I know can be done if I can pull up those two D's. Although this is beside the GPA issues, I do have other qualities that should help in the selection/admit process by the universities: Over 200 hrs in community service. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - I would assume that this looks "good" for Stanford since it deals with one of their main focus themes. iPhone Developer - Just an added bonus, may or may not be presentable but it would work well in my opinion in collaboration with the FBLA part. Thanks, more information can be given if needed. more

Resolved Question: What can I do to get into college (4-year university)?

I'm already a Junior in high school. I have only a 2.8 GPA, no community services, no AP or honor's classes, no clubs, etc. I HAVE done 2 sports: Football (JV) since I can remember, and Wrestling (V) since 7th grade. I recently have stopped participating in those sports. I'm not interested in any clubs like Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, etc. It's too late to join the Young Marines or anything like that. I NEED to get into college... what can I do other than just get my GPA up? more

Resolved Question: Chance of getting into American University (Washington, DC)?

I am currently a junior in high school and I'm very interested in AU. My GPA (on a 100 point scale) is a 97; a 3.68 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted, ~4.36 weighted). I am in the top 20% of my class of 466. I haven't taken any AP classes YET, but about 95% of my classes have either been honors or dual enrollment. I was a part of the West Florida Hospital Bright Scholars community service program (~40 hours). Foreign Language Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and National Honors Society member. Do you think I stand a chance? Oh, and I made a 1840 on my SAT and a 22 on my ACT (I know :P). Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Do I have a chance at getting into Northwestern?

GPA = 11.3 (on 12 point scale with 12 being A+ average, 11 being A average, 10 being A- average and so on) Extracurriculars = varsity soccer (2 yrs) and lacrosse (3 yrs), spanish club, math club, national honor's society, Future Business Leaders of America, National Merit Scholar (probably), tutor, Job - lifeguard and youth soccer referee, some volunteer work (organized a fundraiser) ACT - haven't taken yet but should be 30-31All my classes are Honor's or College Credit classes as a Junior more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into Princeton?

Clubs: -National Honor Society (11,12) -Parliamentarian (11) -Interact (10,11,12) -Executive Committeeman (11,12) -Quiz Bowl (9,10,11,12) -Teenage Republicans (11,12) -Founder and de facto Chairman (11) -District Chairman (12) -Future Business Leaders of America (10, 11) -President (11) -Distributive Education Clubs of America (9,11) -Environmental Club (12) -Debate Club (10) -Political Club (12) -Senior Advisors (12) -Freshman Year Experience (12) -School Paper (10,11) -News Editor (10) -Opinions Editor (11) -Student Council (10,11,12) -Class President (11) -Student Body President (12) -Superintendent’s Advisory Council (11,12) -Local Board of Education Student Representative (11,12) -Intern for McCain for President (11) Academics: -2nd in my class -SAT Score:2200 -Scored a five on my AP English Language exam and a five on my AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam -Scored a 700 on my SAT Subject Test in U.S. History Awards: -Senior Hall of Fame -Most Likely to Cure Cancer -School’s Elected Nominee for the DAR Good Citizen Award -Won a local scholarship to attend the Future World Leaders’ Summit in Washington, DC -Was selected as one only two students in my state (104 throughout the nation) to serve as a delegate to the 2009 United States Senate Youth Program -Selected to serve for a week as a page in the North Carolina House of Representatives -Transylvania County Scholar -Junior Marshall -Nominee for the Morehead Scholarship -1st place in the state for the Public Speaking I category of the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference -Qualified twice to go to state for Distributive Education Clubs of America Sports: -Tennis (9, 10, 11) -All-Conference Player (10) Jobs: -Phone Bank Operator for Charles Taylor for Congress (September – November 2006) -Called-up local citizens to inform them about early voting and other election procedures -Rocky’s Soda Shop General Employee (July – August 2009) -Prepared ice-cream desserts -Took orders -Ran orders -Swept -Washed dishes -Restocked food AP Courses: -AP English Language -AP English Literature -AP Government and Politics -AP U.S. History -AP Macroeconomics -AP Microeconomics -AP Biology -AP European History Leadership Conferences: -Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (Summer of 2007) -United States Senate Youth Program (11) -Presidential Classroom (11) -Student Council Leadership Conference at Clemson (10) -Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference (10) -Local Student Council Leadership Conference (11) Volunteering: -Rang bells for the Salvation Army (10, 11, 12) -Tutored students at Brevard Elementary School (10) -Tutored a student at Brevard High School (11) -Volunteered at Brevard Elementary School’s Fall Fun Day (10) -Participated in Rent-A-Student (adults rented students and the proceeds went to providing heat for needy families during the winter months) (11,12) -Volunteer at the Brian Center (local nursing home) -Helped organize the Senior Citizens Prom (brought senior citizens from across the county together for a night of fun, food, and dancing) (11,12) -Volunteer at SAFE’s Attic Initiative: -Founded my local branch of the Teenage Republicans In The Works: -Founded a local STAND (anti-genocide) club -Organized the Night of 1000 dinners to raise money for the victims of land mines -Founded the Inter-Club Council to help facilitate greater communication between the various clubs in our school My weighted GPA was 4.56 last time I checked. Also, what should I focus on in the coming months to enhance any areas of weakness in my credentials? more

Resolved Question: Can I get into SUNY Binghamton?

Okay so here are my grades and such: 93.57 GPA (unweighted, all honors and AP classes throughout high school) AP English Lit-5 on AP exam SUPA English and Economics in 12th grade AP Calculus AB-currently averaging around a 90 28 on ACT 630 Math SAT 630 Reading SAT 700 Writing SAT Presidents award (95 or higher GPA throughout school year) 10th and 11th grade Freshman/JV basketball People to People award every year of HS Varsity cross country in 11th and 12th Future Business Leaders of America Club Student Government National Honor Socitety (Junior and Senior club) Work Experience: 20+ hrs a week at supermarket since 10th grade theres more but I can't really think right now. So what do you think?oh yeah and I am a NYS resident more

Resolved Question: i need to apply for some grants for my school group called FBLA. can you help me?

my FBLA adviser says i need to apply for some grants so our chapter can get some money. the problem is that i dunno where to start. i have searched for some, but there are a bunch of conditions and things like that. could anyone find a site or two on which you can apply for a grant. for those who do not know- FBLA stands for Future Business Leaders of America. it is a group at my school, and there are many chapters across the country. more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into FIT?

Hi, I am a junior in a high school in North Carolina. I plan to attend The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. If I am accepted. I currently have a "weighted Gpa of 2.8 but I am improving. I want to go into the AMC(Advertising ans Marketing Communications) major. I am in many clubs such as the Spanish Club, Future Business Leaders of America, and the African American Culture Club. I am also in the process of beginning a fashion club at my school. I plan on applying to FIT for my Associates Degree. I was wondering what my chances are at getting in. Also, what is there that can help my chances? If you know any info on the pre-college summer programs in 2010 please let me know. = ). If anyone knows any info on the Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising in California. (FIDM). Thanks! any adiditional info, email me. more

Resolved Question: good tricks to speaking in front of people...speeches and such.?

FBLA stands for future business leaders of AmericaOkay I am a freshman and I am joining FBLA and I need to start speaking in public in front of people but I am really bad at it. I know the speech and stuff but I freeze up in front of people... I really need some help! more

Voting Question: What are my chances of getting into Northwestern?

I'm a high school student from Northern Virginia and I really want to go to Northwestern (for a variety of reasons) but I'm not sure if I will get in. I have a 4.1 GPA, got a 34 on the ACT, and got a 1420 on the SAT (2110 out of three). I'm also President of the Future Business Leaders of America, a member of the Improv Comedy Team, and I attended the Governor's School Program. I didn't apply early because I was worried about the cost and the binding agreement. If anyone can help ease my worries it would be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Chances at Cal Poly Slo?

All my possible GPA's possible are below. But which one will Cal Poly use exactly for admission? -9+10+11 unweighted GPA: 3.65 -9th+10th+11th capped weighted GPA (with the 8 semester cap on honors/AP's that Poly has) = 3.833 -9th+10th+11th uncapped weighted GPA = 3.913 -10th+11th capped weighted GPA (capped with 8 semester cap on honors/AP's that Poly has): 4.00 -10th+11th fully weighted, uncapped GPA: 4.15 SAT score: 2000 (Math: 720, Critical Reading: 610, Writing: 670) Extracurriculars/awards: Math club, science club, Future Business Leaders of America, Red Cross, Robotic Club, Speech and Debate, French Honor Society, 200 hours at the San jose Tech Museum of Innovation, founder of IQ Tutoring (a tutoring organization that assists students in our local area in particular subjects), STARR tutoring, (07-08, 08-09), San Jose Youth Commission Member (08-09) -Have received various Leadership recognitions and awards for academic excellence: National Society of High School Scholars (nationally recognized), National Student Leadership Conference, LeadAmerica, Congressional Student Leadership Conference, member of National Honor Society, work experience at my Dad's company for an entire summer, earned money, and gave it to charity Awards: awarded 3rd place in State Leadership Conference for Network Design (one of the events) in FBLA, and 6th place in SLC for FBLA and 9th place in the Bay Section Leadership Conference for Technology Concepts, for FBLA...also, awarded Semifinalist trophy in Speech and Debate tournament Leadership: Vice President of National Technical Honor Society, Community Service Coordinator for FBLA So, all in all, by the end of this year, after SAT's etc, I hope to aim for Cal Poly SLO...I'm interested in aerospace/aeronautics, hardware, or electric (just engineering in general) and can anyone tell me my chances of getting in, and how good they are as of now? Please be honest, thank you so much! I hope you all get into your desired colleges as well. P.S. I got National Commended Status for the National Merit Scholarship Program. more

Voting Question: What are my chances of getting Full-Ride?

I have a 3.925 GPA, I played sports (injured and I can't continue), I do Bhangra (an Indian folk dance) and my team placed first at a competition, I'm East Indian, I helped plan a festival for kids at my local Sikh temple (I'm atheist though), I'm part of the National Honor Society and Future Business Leaders of America, I am learning my third language, I am an immigrant, I can read and write Punjabi, I am teaching kids how to read and write Punjabi, I'm ambidextrous, I can make websites with Photoshop and Dreamweaver/Go Live, I'm a math tutor, and several of my teachers have said they've never had a student like me and that I'm unique. I'm currently a Sophomore so I haven't taken the SATs or ACTs. I want to go to UW, UCLA, or (hopefully) MIT. more

Voting Question: What are some tips in order to get into Yale?

I have great grades. All A's, so I guess a 4.0 gpa (my school does not use a 4.0 scale). I am in the top 10 of my class (not 10%, top TEN people out of over 400). I am an officer of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). There is one problem: I must retain a job to help support my family. With a job, I cannot do much (if any) community service. What tips do you guys have? I really want to get into a good school, University of PA is my backup. Also, what do I do for scholorships? Where are some good places to go? Can I apply while I am a junior? I have so many questions, any tips for success could help me a TON! Thank you a million times! more

Resolved Question: Can I get into some of these schools with my stats?

Some colleges I'm interested in are: - Williams college - Amherst college - Johns Hopkins - Brown - Cornell - College of the Holy Cross - Columbia (I'm particularly interested in pre- med and going to medical school to become a doctor.) My stats: - GPA 3.8 (unweighted) 4.4 (weighted) - SAT score of 2200 - volunteer at the hospital, member of student council, on the varsity soccer team since sophomore year, in three clubs (including future business leaders of America) - ranked 20th out of 700 in class. - took mostly honors/ AP classes, although in freshman year only took one honors class (honors lab bio) more

Resolved Question: Can I get into Boston College?

Hi, I'm applying to BC and I was wondering what people thought about my admission chances... thanks. Me: White Female, 25% Puerto Rican (I have documents) but I really don't look like it so I've never encountered any 'adversity.' My family nor extended family has never spoken Spanish at home, no one even knows it. I'm from Long Island. APs: Soph: AP World History - 5 Junior: APUS History - 5; AP Literature - 4 Senior: CLEP Spanish, AP Goverment & Politics; AP Economics; AP Bio (all scores will be taken at the end of the year, but Gov and Economics will probably be 5s with a 4 on the Bio) Regents Scores: Earth Science: 98 Int. Alg.: 95 Living Environment: 96 Geometry: 89 (not a geometry person lol) Chemistry: 92 Trig/Alg. II: 93 Physics: 94 Spanish: 99 English: 95 Latin: 96 SATs: 2200/2400 ACT: 33 (may not submit, it depends) SAT II Bio: 720 (freshman year) SAT II Chem: 690 SAT II World History: 760 SAT II American History: 770 SAT II Spanish: 790 (woohoo!) I've been in all honors since I was in 9th grade, and I completed my math and science requirements a year early because of advanced courses. I took Spanish for 6 years (all 4 HS Years), and Latin at the same time for 3 years. I took the Latin Regents but I didn't do CLEP Latin. Extracurriculars: Model UN (Assistant Secretary-General, which is like VP) 4 years - Model UN Nationals 3 years Mock Trial 4 years (competition winning team) Debate club 3 years, President FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) 3 years, VP Orchestra 4 years Chamber 4 years Perfect NYSSMA Score on Level 6 I'm the president of orchestra I wrote for the school paper for 3 years, it's an award winning paper I don't do sports, mock trial takes up the seasons National Honor Society Tri-M Music Honor Society, President Spanish Honor Society Service Honor Society I have worked every summer, and almost every school year from Sept - June since I was 14. I intend on majoring in political science or business. So, do you think I can get in? Also, do I have a shot at Financial Aid? Thanks so much.My GPA is 3.8 out of 4.0, unweighted. And about the music, my school's a Grammy school, so our music program's really good. more

Voting Question: Letter of recommendation?

I want to ask my english teacher for a letter of recommendation. They aren't required at the colleges I'm applying to but I'm considering sending one anyway. The problem is, I don't have much to write about. I have a couple extracurriculars, here are they: Internship with Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, Future Business leaders of America (Treasurer), and German Club for 2 years. As far as Volunteering and other activities: Job Shadowing at Animal Hospital and Job Shadowing at Animal Control division of CMPD. I got pretty good grades. My gpa is 3.32 weighted and about 3.0 unweighted. So should I just not bother asking for one? Or should I go ahead and ask? If so, how would I go about asking more

Resolved Question: Who is a Native American?

George Armstrong Custer predicted Native Americans soon would be extinct before he ordered his soldiers to kill them at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Just as Custer discovered in his fatal encounter with Lakota and Cheyenne warriors, the native tribes proved resilient in surviving impossible odds. More than 4 million U.S. citizens in 2003 identified as Native Americans, either alone or in combination with another race. This is a little more than 1 percent of the total 294 million people living in the United States, far fewer than the 10 to 25 million believed to be living in North America when European settlers arrived about 500 years ago. Those settlers spread fatal diseases, imposed genocide, forced assimilation, stole land, broke treaties, destroyed cultures and committed other crimes that ravaged indigenous societies. Centuries of dehumanization resulted in the educational, economic and health disparities evidenced by Native Americans today. But refusal to succumb also nurtured a strong will embodied by many Native Americans who now comprise more than 560 federally recognized tribes and nations spread across 34 states and 140 more tribes applying for federal recognition. That strong will has empowered Native-American entrepreneurs and those in the corporate world to thrive in a society where mainstream values sometimes run counter to their traditional beliefs. Yet Jackie Gant's frustration is clear when she speaks of how many people only envision slot machines and blackjack tables when they think of Native Americans as an economic force. Gant, national executive director of the Native American Business Alliance, met Bush administration officials in the White House in September to let them know of the 10,000 Native-American-owned businesses listed in her database. Her organization's mission is to create networking opportunities and promote Native-American businesses as suppliers to corporate America and government agencies. Her group has the support of corporate sponsors including United Parcel Service, Ford Motor Co., General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Toyota, The Coca-Cola Co., General Mills, Target and The Walt Disney Co. At the meeting, she tried to convey the strength of a people who saved the first white settlers from starvation and influenced the founding fathers in shaping the Constitution. Gant is a member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames, Canada, and Munsee-Delaware Nation. "As I stood, I felt the weight of Indian country on my shoulders and I knew the words I spoke needed to be heard," Gant says. Gant and other Native Americans have made great strides in dispelling myths and bringing attention to their issues, but the widespread ignorance of their history still pervades the highest levels of leadership, up to and including the president himself. President Bush displayed a lack of knowledge on the most crucial issue facing Native Americansâ€”sovereigntyâ€”when he was asked in August what tribal sovereignty in the 21st century meant to him. "You are a ... you have been given sovereignty, and you are viewed as a sovereign entity," Bush told journalists of color gathered in Washington, D.C. Bush's response rang hollow and was reminiscent of the countless false promises many white men have made to Native Americans over centuries. Sovereignty speaks to the right of Native Americans to control their own land where they are free to shape their economic and spiritual destiny and maintain their traditions and culture. The lack of substance and depth in Bush's answer typified the harmful perceptions, attitudes and actions that have persisted for centuries among white leaders. Those who say that the wrongs of the past are history and that it is time to move forward frustrate Native Americans, for it is the ignorance of history that defines their present situation and continues to threaten their future. Forgetting and ignoring the past is not an option, but Native Americans live in a white man's world. Their challenge lies in enlightening non-Natives about their history, traditions, cultures and rights as distinct governments, while creating a prosperous future on their own terms. Entrepreneurial Spirit Entrepreneurs, such as Margaret Rodriguez, demonstrate the strong desire of Native Americans to succeed. A member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian community in Arizona, Rodriguez started her company, Au Authum KÃ, 12 years ago when bankers refused to lend her money. Her company generated $24 million in revenue for 2003. Au Authum KÃ translates into "the people's home." Rodriguez's projects have ranged from a $1.9-million contract for rebuilding a high-tech structure to house a weather squadron at a Tucson Air Force Base to having her workers camp within the Grand Canyon, where they installed portable classrooms on the Havasupai reservation. She also started a charity last year that builds homes for members of her tribal community who can't afford them.The entrepreneurial spirit isn't unique to Rodriguez as the economic muscle of Native Americans continues to grow, according to the Selig Center for Economic Growth and the U.S. Census Bureau. Americans who identified themselves solely as Native Americans and Alaska Natives numbered 2.4 million and 4.1 million when they identified with one or more races, according to the 2000 census. Most Native Americans, 43 percent, lived in the West, while 11 states comprised 62 percent of the Native-American population. Despite their small population, Native Americans are expected to see their buying power jump from $47.7 billion in 2004 to $65.6 billion in 2009. Native Americans will account for 0.6 percent of total U.S. buying power in 2009, up from 0.5 percent in 1990, according to the Selig Center. The 2001 Survey of Minority Owned Business Enterprises by the Census Bureau reported 197,300 Native-American- and Alaska-Native-owned businesses in the United States that employed 298,700 people. F more

Resolved Question: If you wanted to go to Princeton or MIT in the field of either Science or Engineering, what would you do?

Hi, I am a freshman in high school. I am going to be in the Pre-IB program next year either at the school I am at now, or at Suncoast High School, which is the #7 high school in the nation. I am taking rigorous courses. I think I am smart enough to go to either of these schools, but I know how hard the admissions process is. Just last week, I took the PSAT, and felt I did rather well on it, but a little better on the math portion. I study for the SAT on a regular basis. I am in Key Club, Tri-M(National Music Honor Society), UN Club (for human geography, I am in AP), and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America). I want to major in Science or Engineering (maybe even both?!). I am in FBLA to show that I am well rounded. I hope to be voted Secretary of the UN Club. Next year I am going to be in the National Honor Society hopefully, and the Spanish National Honor Society, along with Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society). In the beginning of my junior year I think I will qualify for the Science National Honor Society. I do get good grades, and once again, I am in IB. So, I just really want to know that everything I'm doing is right; but mostly, what ELSE I can do. What else can I do to best prepare me for MIT, or an Ivy League? Please give any and all suggestions you have. Your contributions will be VERY much appreciated. Thank you so much. more

Resolved Question: What colleges can I get into? :) Please help!?

Currently: a Junior GPA: 4.33 Unweighted: 3.33 Rank: 41 out of 575 [Top 10 %] SAT score: around 1850 -NHS -Circle of Friends -Future Business Leaders of America -student Council -Academic Decathlon -UIL-->Science -UIL-->Ready Writing -UIL-->Headlines -UIL-->Feature Writing -UIL-->News Writing -UIL-->Editorial Writing -UIL-->Literary Criticism -French Club -Latino Club -Baseball -Tennis -Theater -volunteer at church -volunteer at the hospital -volunteer at library I really want to go to NYU, USC, or even UCLA :) Any suggestions on what I can do? My dream is to go to columbia :/ but I think its to late. lol more

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Resolved Question: Have you noticed that even LDSers think 0bama and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee are mornons?

Quotes from Utahns on Obama's Nobel Prize The Salt Lake Tribune Updated: 10/09/2009 06:48:56 PM MDT "I don't think that Iran will suddenly wake up and say, my God, we're dealing with a Nobel Prize winner, here." Bob Seltzer, Salt Lake City, a Westminster College administrator "As Americans, no matter what your politics, people ought to be pleased that our leader, our president, was singled out for this honor -- the same way we were pleased when a professor from the University of Utah won a Noble Prize." Bob Seltzer, Salt Lake City, a Westminster College administrator "That is so ridiculous. First of all, why is he making efforts to reach out to the Muslim [world]? There are so many other issues close to home I feel should be dealt with before you go outside. Reagan, Lincoln and Washington, they never got any Nobel Prizes, and they were the ones who deserved it." Elizabeth Pedersen, Salt Lake City, student "Frankly, I think the best thing Obama has done for us relating to peace is end America's terrorist panic the Bush era brought about. That's what he should get the peace prize for." Roger Bourke White Jr., Taylorsville, business and technology writer and student "As much as the recognition is for him, it is a recognition that the United States is a leader in international diplomacy and that we, as a nation, have made a renewed commitment to international diplomacy and peace in the world." Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon "It was premature. He may do some great things, but let's wait and see before we start giving awards." Brent Warnock, Bountiful, Salt Lake Community College adjunct instructor "He's a good president. I'm all for him getting the Nobel Peace Prize. If he's reaching out this way [to other countries], I think that's good. It's not wrong to talk to people, right?" Kelly Klick, Salt Lake City student "People have done a lot more and not gotten a Nobel Peace Prize, but as far as the people in leadership positions and in power, he's doing a lot more. He's doing what no one else is doing, and that's kind of what the Nobel Peace Prize is about." Heather Stout, Salt Lake City, server and student The award "sends a message to the world that our leaders, and we as a people, are serious about working for peace." Allan Smart, Salt Lake City, vice president of the Gandhi Alliance for Peace The Nobel committee has appropriately recognized "that President Obama in a short time has reinvigorated diplomacy, improved our country's stature in the world community, and revived hope for peaceful resolution of international issues." Scott Matheson Jr., Salt Lake City, a professor at the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney School of Law. The President is right to see the award as a "call to action -- both an affirmation and an inspiration for nations to work together to reverse nuclear proliferation, address climate change, eliminate terrorism, and end armed conflict." Scott Matheson Jr., a professor at the University of Utah's S.J. Quinney School of Law. "Obama deserves credit for convincing much of the world that the United States is a nation that can once again be trusted with global leadership. This might just say how important it is that the United States does fill that leadership role." Michael Minch, Draper, Utah Valley University director of Peace and Justice Studies "The gold medal might hang heavy around Obama's neck as a standard upon which all of his future actions will be measured. There's no doubt that it will now be something of a burden." Michael Minch, Draper, Utah Valley University director of Peace and Justice Studies Lisa Schencker and Matthew D. LaPlante http://www.sltrib.com/ci_13528321?source=most_viewed more

Voting Question: HELP fsu resume!!!! HELP?

This is my resume for Florida State Univ. Is this what they are expecting? Is the layout ok as is? I have about 300 hours of voluntter work recorded in school from various things, including the ones on this resume. Should I put how many hours I have for each of the things listed even though it wont add up to the total hours i have? Should I tell them i have 300 hours? should i include the school and gpa (4.32) even though they already have it? Michelle last name address phone Employment -Temps. Plus, Sign spinner (September 2009- present) -NOAA Fisheries, Natural Resource Conservation Intern (Volunteer) (Summer 2009) Created databases, went on research trips to aquaculture labs, Extracurricular Activities -Marching Band (9,10,11,12) -Concert Band (9) -Wind Ensemble (10,11,12) -All-County Band (9,10,11,12) -Cheerleading (9) -Future Business Leaders of America (10) -University of Miami Honor Symphonic Band (10) -Track and Field (10,11,12) -National Honor Society (11,12) -National Society of High School Scholars (11,12) -Key Club (11, 12) -Mock Trial (11,12) Community Service -Laurel Oak Elementary Assisted a kindergarten teacher with grading, passing out papers, and creating project examples. -Naples Community Hospital Directed customers to patients' rooms at the front desk, and assisted in crediting medications in the pharmacy. -Teen Court volunteered as a clerk or juror in a teen court proceeding. Leadership -Clarinet Section Leader (11,12) I am responsible for disciplining a 30 member clarinet section and keeping everything under control. more

Resolved Question: Creative community service ideas for school club?

My club, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), is trying to come up with unique community service ideas that are seasonal related. Please aid in ideas. more

Resolved Question: Creative T-Shirt designs for FBLA.?

I'm a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and I would like some help in designing t-shirts. If you have any creative slogans, logos, colors, or other designs in mind - please do share. Thank you in advance. more

Resolved Question: What can FBLA stand for other than "Future Business Leaders of America"?

I'm doing a poster for my FBLA chapter to attract students to the club! more

Resolved Question: Can i get into UMass Amherst?

My GPA is 3.4 Class rank: top 30% of my class SATs: 500 CR and 500 Math, taking again also. ACTs: 20 and taking again also. first quarter grades so far are all As, A+s, & one B+ Good Recommendations All College Prep Classes 2 years of a language Dancing for 12 years Editor of the school newspaper Volunteer dance teacher Key club (community service) Vice President of the (FBLA) Future Business Leaders of America I'm applying early action. NOT early decision (the binding one). I think my essay is pretty good too. Do you think i can get in? more

Resolved Question: Chances at Johns Hopkins BME (ED)?

Hello! =) I'm applying to Johns Hopkins ED for Biomedical Engineering (BME) for my first choice major. I've tried to look up statistics for people who got into the BME major because I heard it is pretty hard to get in. Here is my info =): Unweighted GPA: 3.49 (out of 4) Weighted GPA: 3.83 (out of 5) # of AP/Honors courses: 9 AP classes, 9 Honors classes My school does not rank SAT: Composite: 1970 CR: 580 W: 690 Math: 700 Writing: 9 Composite: 1930 CR: 590 W: 670 Math: 670 ACT: Composite: 31 English: 33 Math: 35 Reading: 28 Science: 28 Writing: not avaliable yet Compostie: 26 English: 28 Math: 31 Reading: 24 Science: 24 Writing: 8 SAT II Scores: Math IIC: 640 (retaking in Nov.) Bio-E: 730 USH: 710 AP Scores: USH: 4 Bio: 4 Art History: 4 English Language: 3 Planning to take: Physics B, English Literature, Macroecon, Polisci, Calc BC Was awarded AP Scholor with Honor ECs: Placed in top 3 for 3 regional golf tournaments. Played on Girls Varsity Golf for 4 years in high school. Future Business Leaders of America Club: held positions for 3 yrs (secretary, publicity, gold seal chair), placed 3rd for parli pro, 2nd for parli pro, 9th place for nametag design, 8th place for nametag design Red Cross Club: held positions for 3 yrs (secretary, technology coordinator, vp), 25 community service hrs for 3 yrs National Charity League: been in organization for 6 yrs... did various community service events.. more than 150 hours of community service Getting recs from math teacher, bio teacher, and art history teacher + counselor.. =) pretty decent recs probably because I tried really hard in their classes and they know me pretty well Thank you for reading!if my chances for BME is low, is my chances of getting into the school ED low also? my second major choice is biology... more

Resolved Question: Is Eight Year Med School a possibility for me?

I just started my senior year and this pretty much what Ive got [ I go to a pretty well ranked public high school in the California Bay Area] I have a remotely decent GPA of 3.88 unweighted and a weighted GPA of 4.45 I took literally all the hardest classes I could [ I took a lot of equivalent community college courses that are transferable to most colleges] I am the President of my high schools Future Business Leaders of America chapter and I have placed nationally a couple times I am the shift leader at the hospital I volunteer at I interned in the stanford department of neuroscience over the last summer I attended the COSMOS UC summer program for seniors I am an officer of my high schools Student Doctor club I am and active member in Speech and Debate and I have placed third regionally Active member of Mock UN club Varsity soccer for three years Varsity volleyball for two years I got 5s on all four of the AP courses I have taken so far { bio calc bc chem statistics] I have an SAT score of 2250 SAT II Math: 770 SAT II Chem: 760 SAT II Physics: 770 SAT II US History: 780 PSAT:221 I am definitely interested in an 8 year med program but I am afraid that my GPA and my SAT as well as SAT II scores might be just out of range for a well established program. Colleges I am considering are UCLA, Brown, Rice and Boston College. I also plan to apply to all the UCs for neuroscience/pre med. I have been told that for the colleges I want to go to for an 8 year med program thousands of students apply for some 30 or so seats. I am not going to be so arrogant as to believe that I come in the top one percent of some of the brightest students in America. Plus, i don't want to have to pay the ridiculous application fees and go through the trouble of writing essays if I know for sure I am well out of reach for Brown, UCLA and Rice. If you have any suggestions as to other colleges I should consider please let me know Thanks more

Resolved Question: THE ILLUMINATI AND NEW WORLD ORDER?

Some of the best videos on the illuminati and New World Order - signs in television, music and films. Music artists speak out against the illuminati and the 'New World Order' - MUST SEE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBKDZhu-E… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJi2HaJf1… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW43Mig1L… 'Illuminati and the New World Order' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m89SB59DT… The illuminati symbols on the dollar bill - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUpQl9Sil… Now the New World Order is VERY real. It is happening before us. World leaders and religious figures have even called for a New World Order - George Bush, The Pope etc.. PLEASE WATCH this Video about illuminati symbols appearing in television and movies and world figures calling for a New World Order, it's crazy! You call it coincidences??!!! ASK YOURSELF WHY these signs and symbols would appear in films etc.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JHThf32a… "thats what the masons and illuminati want. it programs you to accept the possibility of a new world order. the epidemic shown in the movie is how they will deal with the overpopulation." Pope calls for New World Order - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAbhRxmA4… "he is pushing for a one world government and in the bible it says the first world government will be the beginning of the end of the world its leader being the antichrist I'm confused how can he preach this and still be a christian" The illuminati are a secret society founded decades ago, there goal is to create and establish a New World Order - one world government, one religion, one currency etc.. as stated in the bible before the end times. The illuminati control the worlds governments, they are the true decision makers, they are the ones pulling the strings behind close doors, they determine future world events, who gets into power etc.. they create global recessions to their benefits..They pretty much control the mass media as well - using their signs and symbolisms through music, television and films. Trouble is, more and more people are accepting this. Here is an illuminati card game from 1995 by Steve Jackson, it's pretty scary stuff, the cards foretell the events of 9/11, terrorism and the future of the world - a global virus created for population reduction [population control] in order for easier control of everyone. Title: "SMOKING GUN" PROOF THAT ILLUMINATI PLAN TO ATTACK ON 9/11 AND BEYOND WAS WELL KNOWN AS FAR BACK AS 1995. [You can still buy these card games around on the internet and on ebay and old stores if your lucky] http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1753.cf… Some say the swine flu virus was created by the government in order for population control - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVkfDavGz… Have you noticed how much the mass media have been scare-mongering us with this swine flu business lately, scaring us and forcing us into taking the vaccine, there's such a big fuss out of it if you've noticed however people aren't taken in by it. Some people believe the vaccine will weaken your immune system over time and shouldn't take it and that we don't really know what's in the vaccine. It's been proven that the vaccine is not safe as we don't know much about it plus 1 in 3 nurses and doctors have said they will not take the vaccine. Some others think the vaccine contains the mark of the beast! A nano microchip which is inserted into you when you get the injection. Apparently, you will eventually have to take the vaccine. School kids will need it otherwise they won't be able to enrol onto schools, then businesses and the work force will use it as a health and safety innitiative - you have to have it otherwise you won't be able to go to work etc.. Apparently, you will get a fine and prison sentence in America if you refuse the vaccine. Heck, even the governments are now planning and creating MASS GRAVES ready for the second wave of swine flu which is expected to hit us this winter - Mass Graves planned - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-… and have a look on what people are saying below the article in the comments part - "MASS GRAVES??? For a flu outbreak that has not killed as many people WORLDWIDE as the annual flu does in the USA alone??? And if mass graves are needed - it's the vaccine that will kill us - not the swine flu. "For swine flu - read population control. For God's sake - DON'T allow yourselves to be vaccinated" TUPAC often spoke out against the illuminati. Some say he was killed by them. Tupac was killed shortly after his final album - 'KILLuminati' came out! Just look into it. Please WAKE UP. More and more people need to know what's going on behind the scenes.copy and paster tihs message more

Resolved Question: Obama's New World Order?

Some of the best videos on the illuminati and New World Order - signs in television, music and films. Music artists speak out against the illuminati and the 'New World Order' - MUST SEE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBKDZhu-EZw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJi2HaJf1VI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW43Mig1LYE 'Illuminati and the New World Order' - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m89SB59DT34 The illuminati symbols on the dollar bill - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUpQl9SildY Now the New World Order is VERY real. It is happening before us. World leaders and religious figures have even called for a New World Order - George Bush, The Pope etc.. PLEASE WATCH this Video about illuminati symbols appearing in television and movies and world figures calling for a New World Order, it's crazy! You call it coincidences??!!! ASK YOURSELF WHY these signs and symbols would appear in films etc.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JHThf32azM "thats what the masons and illuminati want. it programs you to accept the possibility of a new world order. the epidemic shown in the movie is how they will deal with the overpopulation." Pope calls for New World Order - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAbhRxmA46I "he is pushing for a one world government and in the bible it says the first world government will be the beginning of the end of the world its leader being the antichrist I'm confused how can he preach this and still be a christian" The illuminati are a secret society founded decades ago, there goal is to create and establish a New World Order - one world government, one religion, one currency etc.. as stated in the bible before the end times. The illuminati control the worlds governments, they are the true decision makers, they are the ones pulling the strings behind close doors, they determine future world events, who gets into power etc.. they create global recessions to their benefits..They pretty much control the mass media as well - using their signs and symbolisms through music, television and films. Trouble is, more and more people are accepting this. Here is an illuminati card game from 1995 by Steve Jackson, it's pretty scary stuff, the cards foretell the events of 9/11, terrorism and the future of the world - a global virus created for population reduction [population control] in order for easier control of everyone. Title: "SMOKING GUN" PROOF THAT ILLUMINATI PLAN TO ATTACK ON 9/11 AND BEYOND WAS WELL KNOWN AS FAR BACK AS 1995. [You can still buy these card games around on the internet and on ebay and old stores if your lucky] http://www.cuttingedge.org/news/n1753.cfm Some say the swine flu virus was created by the government in order for population control - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVkfDavGzjA Have you noticed how much the mass media have been scare-mongering us with this swine flu business lately, scaring us and forcing us into taking the vaccine, there's such a big fuss out of it if you've noticed however people aren't taken in by it. Some people believe the vaccine will weaken your immune system over time and shouldn't take it and that we don't really know what's in the vaccine. It's been proven that the vaccine is not safe as we don't know much about it plus 1 in 3 nurses and doctors have said they will not take the vaccine. Some others think the vaccine contains the mark of the beast! A nano microchip which is inserted into you when you get the injection. Apparently, you will eventually have to take the vaccine. School kids will need it otherwise they won't be able to enrol onto schools, then businesses and the work force will use it as a health and safety innitiative - you have to have it otherwise you won't be able to go to work etc.. Apparently, you will get a fine and prison sentence in America if you refuse the vaccine. Heck, even the governments are now planning and creating MASS GRAVES ready for the second wave of swine flu which is expected to hit us this winter - Mass Graves planned - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1207592/Mass-graves-used-autumn-bout-swine-flu.html and have a look on what people are saying below the article in the comments part - "MASS GRAVES??? For a flu outbreak that has not killed as many people WORLDWIDE as the annual flu does in the USA alone??? And if mass graves are needed - it's the vaccine that will kill us - not the swine flu. "For swine flu - read population control. For God's sake - DON'T allow yourselves to be vaccinated" TUPAC often spoke out against the illuminati. Some say he was killed by them. Tupac was killed shortly after his final album - 'KILLuminati' came out! Just look into it. Please WAKE UP. More and more people need to know what's going on behind the scenes. more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of being accepted at Brown University?

I am a senior right now and soon to be applying. It has been my dream for some time to get go to Brown University. Here is the foundation of my credentials: I have taken or currently am taking the hardest curriculum offered. This includes: Every honors class available, four years of advanced Spanish, AP European History, AP United States History, AP Calculus, AP English, and AP Government. My GPA is currently a 98.7 out of 100. I am ranked 5th in my class. As for after school activities and awards: I am a member of the Debate Team, Math Team, Future Business Leaders of America, Jazz Band, Chorus, Select Men's Choir, Theater Arts Program, National Honors Society. I am the highest rank of Altar Server at my Catholic Parish. I have been for roughly 10 years now. I have been taking private Piano lessons for roughly 9 years now. I also take vocal lessons and I am the coordinator and conductor of a Bell Choir for Elderly Women at the local Assisted Living Home. I have also managed holding a part time job for over two years now as a dietary aid at the same Assisted Living Home. Awards and Honors: First Place Novice Team, as well as many speaker awards in Debate Team. First Place in a State-wide Website Development competition in Future Business Leaders of America. First place Business Plan in a State-wide competition in Future Business Leaders of America Valedictorian of my Catholic and Private Middle School. Third place in a Computer Problem Solving competition in Future Business Leaders of America. Music student of the year. I have obtained many medals at Solo and Ensemble competitions at Rhode Island College for piano playing. I will be participating in a Mathematics Competition at WPI this November. I played the second leading male in last year's Theater Arts production of "Chicago." My SAT Scores: Mathematics: 560 Reading: 610 Writing: 620 *** I am currently getting tutored in SAT Mathematics privately. My score is expected to break 700 this time around, as I was having an off-day last time. I am also taking a private SAT course for writing and reading. I plan on taking the US History, Math Level 1, and Literature subject tests in October. Alright, well I think that covers everything. I may have forgotten some things. Anyway, if anyone here has any knowledge of the school, let me know what kind of shot you think I have of getting accepted! more

Voting Question: I'm running for my high school's Future Business Leaders of America Vice President position...?

If i were to win, what would I be doing as VP? For instance, what would be my job for the club at school and would I have to do anything as VP at the conventions? more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting accepted to Harvard or Yale?

I'm a senior and my weighted GPA is 4.5 (I take a bunch of honors and AP classes). I got a 33 on the ACT and a 2020 on the SAT. I volunteer at the local library. I'm in the math honor society (Mu Alpha Theta), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and NHS (National Honor Society) at my high school. more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into Boston University and NYU?

I'm about to apply to college, and I was wondering if I could get everyone's opinion on whether or not you think I would be able to get into either New York University or Boston University, as well as any tips you might have before I apply to these school and similar schools. I plan on double majoring in both Business (marketing) as well as Film/Video production. Here are some of my larger accomplishments that I plan on putting on my application: Academics- GPA- 4.1 (after adding A.P weight) SAT Math- 690 SAT Reading- 600 SAT Writing- 600 ACT- I currently don't plan on sending them in (didn't do as well as SAT) Work/Internships- April 2009- Present: Park Aid in a local State Park. June 2009: Over 35 hours of volunteer work at the Connecticut Film Festival. November-December 2008- Freelance Film/Editing work for a 50th Wedding Anniversary and a Food Network archive/contest video for a restaurant in Queens, NY. Clubs/Activities: 1. Boy Scouts (over 7 years) 2. D.E.C.A (a marketing club/2 years) 3. F.B.L.A (Future Business Leaders of America; 3 years) 4. President of Broadcasting and Film-making Club (3 years) 5. Key Club (community service club; 4 years) 6. National Honors Society (2 years) 7. Spanish National Honors Society (2 years) 8. Business National Honors Society (2 years) 9. Spanish Club (1 year) 10. T.S.A (Technology Student Association; 3 Years) 11. Project CLEAR (Local Lake Cleanup; 2 years) Awards/ Accomplishments/Other: 1. Eagle Scout 2. 1st place in Connecticut in T.S.A Film Competition 2007 3. Worked with my school's administrationn to put together my own personal film-making class Thanks in advance! Feel free to be completely 100% honest, and add any suggestions you have! Thanks! more

Voting Question: What is Future Business Leaders of America?

I want to make a club at my high school. I came across this organization. What is the point of this program and what do you do? How should I start this club? more

Resolved Question: Is Loyola college in Maryland a hard school to get into?

I was wondering my ACT score was a 30 I'm am a 2year letter winner in 2 different sports, I am in 4 different clubs this year and last year( D.E.C.A. Future business leaders of America, I was a first pick for our schools academic team, I have tons of community service, and I was in charge of a youth mentoring program) my GPA(2.5) is the problem in my first to years I was having trouble adjusting( transferred from a private school) and i was suffering from depression, but I made a turn around and got A's B's and one D and a C(math is my worst subject. So What are my Chances? more

Resolved Question: Fundraising ideas for FBLA?

Our FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club needs to come up with some new ideas for a fundraiser. Does anyone have any ideas that's not used all the time like bake sales or car washes? We're trying to be different from the other clubs at our school. more