I suppose I should introduce myself to you, and give you whatever I feel makes me quaified to do this.
Well, I'm Celena
And my Qualifications are: None.
I'm being completely honest, I'm totally underqualified.
But that's ok, because my sole purpose here is to entertain you.
I will answer questions truthfully and honestly, and giving the best advice I know how to give, as best as advice can be given from someone whose brain has been baked by Calculus, Unix and C++.
Also I suppose I should make some sort of a vision statment:
I promise, to you, my reader that I will keep this column as interesting and informative as the folks asking the questions allow.
There you are folks, I'm at your disposal, fire away.
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Hey im only a freshman, but i am so determined to go to college..i missed a week of school to have suregy, but i got right back on the work, and have an A in science an A in band and were gonna get our "progress reports" for algebra today, im hoping its an A. If not ill have to raise it.
But october 14th (next firday) we get term report cards. I REALLY want a 4.0 because i would really like to go to a good university..but im wondering can your jr high school grades affect your college resume in any way? I always got like a 3.0..and i even failed algebra in 8th grade..im hoping thats not gonna bring me down. Please help me, i searched colleges online and i dont really see anyone that checks jr high gpa.
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WOW. Oh dear, I've gotten out of the habit of naming people who don't leave names for themselves. Alrighty then, Mary Jane, here we go.
You are thinking way ahead, woman! I don't know of a university in existance that looks at your Jr High GPA. Some universities don't even look seriously at your Highschool GPA. And, if you're seeing Ivy League in your future, than you need to expand your horizons beyond your GPA. Study hard for your SAT and your ACT. There are many tests to take that will help you prepare for them, included among these is the PSAT/NMSQT (That's Pre-SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). Also, many universities are now looking at external qualifying factors -- such an community service and your linguistic abilities.
If Ivy league is not where you're headed for, I encourage you to talk to your guidance councilor and see if your state offers a Post Secondary Options Enrollment Program. I know that the state of Ohio has this program, but I do not know how many other states have implemented one.
The purpose of the PSEOP program is to offer wider options to those high school students whose educational level is high enough for them to excell in a college environment. -- Better still, the State pays for your tuition and books! Through the program, many highschool students graduate from college years earlier than they normally would, and at less cost.
Now that I've given you the obligatory text book advice, though, I offer the following emotional advice: As a former PSEOP student, don't take on more than you can handle. Don't become too focused on your ultimate grades and abilities. Enjoy life and enjoy the time you have without all the hassles of college and work.
Good luck in your scholastic and life endeavors, Mary Jane!
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