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My name is Elly and I am 18 years old. I live in Michigan and I graduated High School in '07. I'm currently attending a great college, but I'm home for the summer. It's too nice outside to sit on the computer all day, so I might not be as active on here as I would like.

I guess a good way to describe me is experienced. I've discovered a lot about life and I can't wait to discover more... while having fun at the same time of course! ...BUT, like everyone, I have experienced things in life that I rather wish I hadn't. And I also feel that those bad experiences qualify me to help others with this column.

I have been in a serious relationship for over two and a half years now. I personally know that love is a difficult thing to nurture. It takes a lot of work. Life is NOT a fairytale where two people can simply love each other and everything will just fall into place. It doesn't work like that in the real world.

People on Advicenators are starting to disappoint me. Everyone says "ooh I want to help! I've experienced EVERYTHING!" Yet, I can't tell you how many questions I see with answers like "you could have googled that" or "we're not going to do your homework" or "I'm so sick of 'wow does he like me?!' questions." I used to sort of be like that, but now I realize how hypocritical that is. If I know the answer to a question, I will answer to the best of my ability without making you feel stupid for asking it in the first place. Advicenators is going to turn into a pretty nasty place if people just keep brushing off questions like that.

Rate or don't rate. I really don't care. But don't give me a 1 just because I tell you something you don't want to hear. Go to your mom for advice if you want sugarcoated answers.

I can give excellent advice on:
relationships/sex
friendship
family issues
anything about animals (i worked at a vet for several years)
college

advice

ok, so 16/f
I moved before i started high school (so i started high school in a new place) and moved again and went to a new high school junior year.

My GPA went down to a 3.2 from a 3.5 because of us moving and selling the house during final week. I'm in junior year currently and not in any AP/IB classes. (moving makes it really hard to get into high classes). Next year i will be taking 3 IB classes and doing an Internship.

Do you think if I get a good ACT and SAT score i that get into a good college. (UNiversity of Washington for example). What did you do when getting into college. Any helpful hints?

Thanks a bunch

Of course grades and a good ACT and SAT score are important, but there are other things colleges look for in applicants as well.

They like their applicants to be involved in the community. You know, like volunteering and whatnot. Your internship will look GREAT on your application, but try to do some volunteer work for free. Ask your teachers for any opportunites in the area.

It's also good to be regularly involved in things going on at school. Leadership skills from a club or something look awesome to people who read your applications.

Basically, the college you apply to will think "Sure, this kid has awesome grades, but so do our other applicants. What makes her so special?" And that's how you need to stand out. Don't make it seem like your ENTIRE LIFE is all about homework and high classes. Get invovled and they will be very impressed.

:)
Best of luck to you! Please keep me posted!

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(Rating: 5) i have more than 70 volunteer hours. and i'm in two clubs. I was in sports frshman year. so thanks.
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