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Q: I am going to be a Junior this fall in highschool which basically means it is time to start looking for colleges

but honestly I don't even know where to start. Like i really don't know much about any college anywhere because well i don't follow college sports or anything to familiarize me with anything.

I know right now i can basically get into any school minus Like harvard (i have a gpa between 3.6- and 3.9 somewhere)

In the next few weeks my mom and I are going to some local schools around Pittsburgh Pa but outside of here i don't know of any schools!


I want to major in Elem. Ed. I think or something around that feild if that helps.


So basically my question is can someone give me some info -background- advice on any good schools for want to be teachers! i would prefer someone who acually knows about the school and not just researched it!
I also am going to be a junior and want to be an elementary school teacher. I got tons of information from colleges after I took the PSAT (practice SAT) and the PLAN test (practice ACT). I looked through the info I got from colleges and none were from the Pittsburgh area, but I had tons of info on colleges in New York. I have info on New York University...go to www. nyu-info.org and info on the University of Rochester...go to www.enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions. I have more info on colleges all around the US that have courses for ele. education. If you want more info just email me at lipglossash@aol.com and I'll send you all the info I have.

Q: I don't understand where the hymen is in the body. How does it not pop everytime you put in a tampon, like how is that different from a guy putting his penis in you? Is the hymen in your uterus? I'm so confused, can someone give me a link to a diagram or something? Thanks, 13/Female.
Its not in the uterus. Its inside the vagina. The location differs with each woman. Some have it far enough down that putting in a tampon can break it and some have it so far up that it breaks when you have sex for the first time. The difference between putting in a tampon and having sex is that his penis is larger and goes farther up inside you. I hope that helps.

Q: I was wondering, what's the best self-tanner that works really well? And also, can self-tanners harm your skin? thanks = ]
I use Neutrogena Build-a-Tan. It gives you a darker shade the move you apply it. You can control how you go so you don't end up orange. It does really well for me and doesn't harm your skin.

http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/86939/300.jpg

Q: I'm a 14F going into highschool and I'm BARELY 5'1"!! Are there any special foods/excercises that could make me grow?

--Short Freshman.
Unlike what you might hear, most girls stop growing after they have their period. You may grow a little more after that. I was 4'11 when I started my period and six years later I'm 5'1. Being short isn't that bad. I went into Freshman year 5'1 and now I'm a junior and still 5'1.

http://life.familyeducation.com/puberty/menstruation/42264.html

Q: i've bought lots of furniture for my apartment online for really cheap, which is helpful 'cause i don't make much money. i really want to move to a foreign country and take all of the furniture with me. i heard that you can't take more furniture than you can fit into your car to the country (i'll be driving, not flying, to the foreign country). selling the furniture i have isn't worth much because it's all kind of old, so i can't sell it. what should/could i do?
The advice the columnist gave below is great. To add on, if you can't take all the furniture and have to sell it try e-bay. You may think the furniture isn't worth much, but it can sell for a lot on e-bay. But like the other columnist said, try the u-haul first.

Q: I'm a 14F turning 15 in 3 months. I still haven't had my 1st period and am VERY curious to find out how soon it is coming. I have heard that you get it around the same time as your mother did, but my mom got hers when she was 11, almost 12. I am 5'1" and 95 pounds. Any estimates?
Its just your mom that effects your period. My mom got hers at 15 and I got mine at 10. Mine was that way because my aunt got hers at 8. Look into when your other female relatives got theirs.

Q: so I recently met this great guy & now he's my boyfriend. it seems like we've known each other forever tho. anyway, i kinda want a schedule of what we should do & when... we've held hands, kissed & made out. we love each other as much as possible for the about of time we've known each other. when would be a good time to do something new? can you point me in the right direction? i'm 15 almost 16, he's 16 almost 17. thanks a lot!
Well it depends on how far your willing to go. For the first month or so keep to kissing and holding hands. Show your love without getting to serious. You've already made out. I'm assuming you mean heavy kissing and maybe some touching. If you want it to go farther, as in touching and some clothing coming off, then you need to wait. Your relationship maybe serious, but you are 15. Being that you are both young (no offense, I'm young too) I strongly suggest not going any farther than third base (heavy kissing, hardly any clothes, and touching each others privates). If your willing to do that, then wait until you've gone out for a few months (as in more than 6 or so). Thats my advice to you. This maybe farther than your willing to go, but you didn't tell me how far you want to go. If your like me (I'm a sixteen year old virgin and I've only gotten as far as making out) all you want is making out. If you want to take it slow, instead of taking your physical relationship farther try making it for romantic. You obviously like him so making it more romantic will make it more intimate. If you want more specific advice, like what to do considering how far your willing to go, email me at lipglossash@aol.com. I hope this helps.

Q: I'm in love with the score by Danny Elfman for Edward Scissorhands. Does anyone know if a soundtrack for the movie exists? I only found one song on iTunes. Not enough for me!
They do have a soundtrack. I found these two places to buy online.

http://www.moviemusic.com/soundtrack/edwardscissorhands

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000002OFD/103-5193911-9166244?v=glance&n=5174

If you would like more on the soundtrack, I looked these up by typing in "edward scissorhands soundtrack" on google.com.

Q: Does anyone know of a place online or a store where i can order large cursive/ fancy script letters to paint on a wall. i mean large like 4-5 inches high or so. I REALLY need some to finish off my room. Thanks!
I do know of a trick to getting them. Just find a font you like and print out the letters you want really big. Transfer them to some to use as a stencil. Cut out the letter and use that. If you really want to buy the stencil try Hobby Lobby.

Q: how do i hide my top 8 on myspace?
Put this code in your "Who I'd Like To Meet" section.


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It works..I tried it on mine.

Q: Does anyone know where I can get a good sized messenger bag for going back to school? I want one that looks good, but it can't be too pricey. (I'm 15/f)
You can actually get some cute ones at walmart. I got a pretty good sized hot pink one. It cost me somewhere between $15 and $20. All of them were cute and less than $30. They may be less or more depending on where you live, but the price won't vary to much. I hope that helps.

Q: Here is my story:

I am trying to throw away all unnecessary things I own.
I have a lot of junk and it could be put to use by someone else.
By eliminating, I plan on having a very spacious room and I want to have such little stuff that it will be possible to move easily.

By throwing away practically my whole room, this problem will be solved.
Here are my only dilemas:

Should I keep the TV in my room?
I keep it there so that when people come over, we can watch movies in bed.
The problem is, I dont watch that much TV, and it takes up a lot of space along with the DVD player.

My other problem is that I have a box full of stuffed animals in my closet. I dont know what to do with them.
I had the same problem with my room. You may want to move your tv to another room so it can be easily moved back when you want to watch it. But another idea is that you could sell your tv and the stuffed animals at a garage sell. Take the money and buy a smaller tv (possibly one with a built in dvd player or vcr, that way you can get rid of the dvd player too). If getting rid of your tv is not exactly what you want, try putting it on a smaller table (assuming you have a seperate table or center for it). Then decorate so its not as noticable and you have more space. Thats what I did. Also if you don't sell the stuffed animals (or have someone to give them to) try giving them to the childrens ward at a local hospital. I guarantee the sick children will love them. I hope this helps you decide what to do.

Q: My boyfriend's birthday is coming up in early August and I need some gift ideas.. We will have only been going out for a month and a half by then so it cant be too too serious. Id like it to be something he can use and still get a laugh out of. [hes a funny person and likes to laugh] Any ideas for a funny but sweet gift for this boy??
Turning 14 years old.
Try going to Spencers (if your mall has one). They do have some wierd stuff, but funny.

Q: I really need help with my make up. If you im me on aim ill send you a picture of me. I just need help you know? Hahah. thanks!! (ask me for the aim sn) or if u think you can tell me on here!
I'll help. What's your s/n? Mines lipglossash.

Q: sry this is a little long, but i need ya'lls advice! ok so there's this guy that i've known for like 9months now. 7 of those months we spent a lot of time together, goin out, hangin out and what not but he always denied likin me because of the fact that he's 21 and i'm 17. whenever he was around other people he was mean to me and stuff, but when it was just us 2, or the lights were off, he expected me to do things like we were a couple. well recently he got a gf and tells everybody that he doesn't even like her and that he's gunna dump her soon. so when we hung out about a week ago, he was all flirtin with me, wrappin his arms around me, ticklin me and sittin on my lap among other things but when his friend noticed it and said something, he stopped doin all of it and quit talkin to me for the rest of the night. and then 2 nights ago he was just horrible to me and started yelling at me for no apparent reason in front of all our friends. what exactly is his deal??
Sorry to say, but it sounds like he's just using you. I mean he won't let anyone even think that y'all are together at all. He may have feelings for you, but if he doesn't want anyone to know about your relationship that means he's hiding something. Your better off letting go and moving on.

Q: Tommrows my moms birthday and I want to cook her the perfect meal! Im not the best cook in the world but I want to know if anyone has any good websites that might have some good recipes that I could use to make my mom a delicious b-day meal!
Go to foodnetwork.com. They have great recipes that anyone can make and chances are they have a photo so you can tell what exactly they are describing.

Q: ok i have no idea what the bases are really. i know like 2 of them. can you plz tell me what each base is? like home run= they had sex
First base is like kissing and hugging. Like normal kissing.

Second base is "making out". Usually french kissing, some clothing coming moving up, and maybe some personal touching.

Third base is really making out. Heavy kissing, hardly any clothes, and touching each others privates.

Fourth base is actual sex.

Q: I always striaghten my hair because it sticks up everywhere! When I went to get a hair cut the hair cut lady said I was killing my hair by doing this so much! What should I do? My hairs superrr FRIZZZAYYY
Try deep conditioning to help the frizz and rinse your hair in cold water. If that doesn't tame the frizz, try frizz-ease. It does help. Trust me my hair is frizz, I mean frizzy. Straigthening helps at the moment, but only makes hair frizzier.

Q: Ok I'm the kinda girl who wears alot of make up but it never seems to last. Like for example my cover up wears off so fast.. like within an hour. And it's hard for me to apply it every hour because I don't wanna like ditch everyone for a bathroom to fix my make-up! So does anyone know of a really good LONG LASTING cover-up! Thanks
Try Maybelline Pure liquid foundation and powder. They stay on and are good for skin. They contain 50% water. They also don't run like regular makeup when you sweat. Just apply the foundation then the powder.

Q: I still have a while to decide which college/university to go to, but I don't have a clue of all the places out there. I would like to choose one kinda close to Georgia. And I would also like it to have a writing theme. (HELP!!!)
Well depending on what grade your in this may or may not help you. I took the PSAT (practice SAT) and the PLAN test (practice ACT). They send test scores to colleges. I got so many things back from colleges all over the US. When I did this I was in the 10th grade. I suggest taking the tests. Not only will it get colleges looking for you, it will also help you practice for the SAT and ACT. I hope that helps.

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ashlynn
I'm just a normal seventeen year old. All my friends ask me for advice. I do think I give good advice, but I'm horrible at taking my own advice. Feel free to IM me at lipglossash (aol/aim).

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