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Jonathan Tucker asked:


 

Kobe Bryant, a 12 year veteran guard for the Los Angeles Lakers has been a prodigy in the game of basketball ever since he was a young kid. Growing up in Philadelphia, PA, as the youngest child of Joe and Pam Bryant- Kobe was transferred with his parents to Italy, due to his father’s professional basketball career there.

During his time in Italy, he became a very fluent Italian speaker, and was a huge soccer fan. His favorite team was FC Barcelona, and enjoyed their manager Frank Riikaard and their star Ronaldinho. After six years in Italy, Kobe moved back with his parents to the United States. Kobe attended Lower Merion High School, a suburb of Philadelphia, where he received numerous scholarships, not only for his basketball ability but also for his academics, including a SAT score of 1080. Kobe elected to go straight to the National Basketball Association following high school. Many speculate Kobe would have attended Duke University, had he went to college.

Kobe, who will turn 30 in August 2008, has worn the (Lakers Jerseys) for his entire 12-year career in the NBA. In 11 of those 12 years, he has led the Lakers to the postseason. The only year he has not played playoff basketball was the 2004-2005 season. Bryant has averaged double digits in scoring every year since his second year in the league. During the 2005-2006, Bryant topped out at scoring 35.4 points a game. He has not averaged less than 20 points per game since the 1998-1999 season, where he scored 19.9 points per game. Kobe has won three NBA Championships with the Lakers, spanning from the 2000-2002 seasons.

His first Most Valuable Player award came in 2008, while he has led the league in scoring two seasons (2006 and 2007). Bryant has made 10 all-star game appearances, with the only two years he did not being 1997 and 1999. There was no all-star game in 1999, so Kobe has a streak of ten straight years of making an All Star Game appearance. Kobe has been named the MVP of the All Star game twice in his career, first coming in 2002, secondly in 2007. Kobe has been selected to the All NBA team 10 times in his career as well; six of them as a first team selection, twice as second team, and twice as third team. 8 years, Bryant has been selected to the All Defensive Team, with six of them being first team, the other two being second team. In 1997, Kobe was named to the All Rookie team, second team- that same year he was the NBA Slam Dunk Champion. Bryant holds or shares 9 NBA records, and 30 Lakers franchise records.

Bryant will be putting his Lakers Jerseys on the shelf and be representing the entire United States on the USA Basketball Team this coming August in the Olympics, in Beijing China.



Tim

Harry B asked:


In the new SAT, what score would I have to achieve to get a full scholarship? I’m not talking about IV league schools or really bad schools.

Just normal state schools for example penn state. If anyone has full scholarship or even partial, please post your experience.

Doris

Shay Rosen asked:


Regardless of how accurately or inaccurately the SAT’s assess and grade a students knowledge level in relation to collegiate studies, they are certainly here to stay. Yes, the very fact that many students often cram for a test which is supposed to establish their existing knowledge base is somewhat counterintuitive to the purpose, but in reality, even that makes sense. After all, most students will be using their last minute learning skills on a regular basis once they get to college.

There are numerous study guides available for SAT preparation, one of which is available from The College Board, who administers the test. Prepping for the test can be difficult for students as the test is taken pre-graduation, but certainly represents time well spent. For students who plan to apply for scholarships, a high SAT score in combination with a stellar grade point average will often help.

The SAT’s are broken down into three segments, which include critical reading, mathematics and writing. Each segment is administered in a time based format, and for many students, the amount of time given won’t be ample enough. For this reason, it’s a good idea to be prepared to skip specific questions in an effort to complete the greater majority of the test, returning to the unanswered questions if time allows.

The SAT Writing section comes first, and can make time management difficult as the test is divided into multiple choice and short essay. The critical reading portion is next, followed by mathematics. Depending on the strengths of the student, certain sections may require a great deal more preparation than others. Students who are good analytical thinkers typically grasp mathematical formulas with relative ease, yet may have trouble with vocabulary, sentence structure or conveying their side of an argument in the essay portion. Conversely, many students who can understand and articulate their thoughts through written word are much more at ease with the two sections that don’t involve mathematics.

The best way to prepare for the SAT’s is to focus heavily on the areas you are weak in, though each section deserves some level of preparation if you want to do your best. Plenty of students have overestimated their strengths only to realize midway through a test section that they weren’t as prepared as they initially thought.



Allan

skaps0917 asked:


"College hopeful" high-schoolers work their entire lives, study hours on end, work in jobs and participate in clubs and sports, for the one process that will define how the rest of their lives plays out. This nerve racking, extremely difficult time during a teenagers life will leave them sweating with papers spread out over the floor, stressing over essays and application, and regularly breaking out in facial blemishes. For those internet-savy kids, there is salvation. Many sites and forums help high school juniors and seniors through the difficult process of college application. I have just been through this grueling process, and I decided that were seldom few people who can so vividly remember the process as someone who just experienced it. Looking back, I realize I could have implemented a few organizational steps that would have helped me greatly. These included college visits, application decisions, college essays, SATs, and recommendations.

College visits are one of the most important processes of them all. They show colleges that you are seriously interested in attending their programs. If you don’t visit, for any reason, the college may interpret it as a lack of interest in their school. If you live far away, you might not be able to visit, and many colleges will forgive you for this. If you have a relative or friend near the college, consider visiting them and the college at the same time. It could really help your chances. Colleges visits need to be started as the first thing, far before anything else. If you expect to begin applying to colleges in late September or a little earlier, try to schedule as many visits as you can during the previous April, May, and June. The summer is not a very good time to visit because the classes are not in session and you won’t have a chance to see the students conducting themselves in a regular college environment.

The second step in the process is deciding where you want to apply. You should make sure to apply to at least 2 fall back schools, 2-4 schools that fit your academic record, and 1-3 reach schools. Its important to have at least 2 fall backs schools because on the off chance that one of them rejects you, you will have the other one to rely on. You should not apply to "fit" schools, that are above your level, as that will leave you disappointed and discouraged. Likewise, don’t let other people talk you out of applying to colleges that you really believe that you can get into.

The college essay is a piece of the application process that allows the admissions officers to see a side of you that grades and scores will not reflect. The topic of the essay is not so much important as the way you write it. If you write that you really want to go to the school because you have this, this, and that quality, then your essay will not likely make an impression on its readers. If you write a story that SHOWS the qualities that you possess, you are more likely to make a good impression.

SAT scores allow the entire student population of the United States to demonstrate their skills on an even plane. Preparation for the test needs to be rigorous. Studying from books is extremely useful, but hiring a tutor is the best way to go. If it is affordable in your area, find a tutor for 1 or all of the subjects. They will help gauge your skills and see where you need to study harder. You should also really review the test taking tips on collegeboard.com because they are very helpful.

Teacher recommendations are extremely difficult to obtain for some people. Some students aren’t the teachers "favorites", as some might call them, and can find it difficult to get a recommendation from someone who likes them. You will be surprised though, to find that when you speak with some teachers who you were on decent terms with, actually liked you, and wrote an amazing recommendation for you that would help you get into an exceptional college. It happened to me, and the only way to know if they like you is to ask for a recommendation. If they say that they are swamped and you should ask them later, drop it. If they say yes and seem very enthused, then let them write the recommendation. It is likely to be exceptional.

I hope my tips helped all those needy juniors, and seniors in the future, who are struggling with this process. No worries, because soon it will be over, and whether you feel as though you’ve completed your job well or not, the answers will come and you can’t do much about it after you send your applications so there isn’t really a point to stress. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the quiet time until your answers come back.

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Tyler

Charlotte Sometimes asked:


I got my SAT scores in today but it didn’t tell me exactly my score. Instead it told me that I got a 680 on my critical reading, a 550 on my math, 610 on writing, 65 on multiple choice and 7 on my essay. Is my real score the sum of critical reading, math, and writing? Or the sum of all of the scores that they gave me, including the essay and multiple choice?

Claudia

corona7w asked:


For SAT, I sent the most recent score reports to four (included for free) of the schools I’m applying to. I’m applying to a total of 10 public/private schools, do I need to request the additional 6 reports?
For AP, I remember I was asked for one school I want the score to be sent to. Do I need to request the additional 9 reports to be sent to my other schools? If so, how? I don’t see a link anywhere on collegeboard that sends scores for AP tests.

Janet

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Peter Franklin asked:


Applying for college is a difficult, but rewarding process. You must make many tough decisions and budget your time wisely. Without preparing carefully and adhering to your plan, you may find yourself lost in a storm of forms, requirements, fees, and deadlines. However, with a solid plan and a little confidence, you can breeze through the application process and step into your new life as a college student.

Check out these tips to get you on your way to college.

Select Your Options

Applying to either too many or too few colleges and universities can be a tactical error. A good number to shoot for is between 5 and 8. Choose a few schools in which you are at least 90% sure you will be accepted, just to be safe. Think about your skills and try to locate colleges that focus in these areas. Also, select one or two schools for which you have a preference but believe your chances are somewhat less of being accepted. Then make an attempt to take a campus tour at the schools you are considering to make sure you like them.

When applying to a small variety of schools, you maximize your likelihood of being accepted without over-burdening yourself in the pursuit of too many simultaneously. By investigating only a few, but those with a range of possibilities of acceptance, you afford yourself the best chance with the least wasted time, effort, and money.

Plan Ahead

Few of us have the ability to make an overnight decision on a college. Everything from your first elective classes to sports and your overall academic performance go into your decision. If you plan to attend college at all, then your entire high school career has been preparation toward that goal.

Two essential items you need for adequate organization are a calendar with all your deadlines and a checklist of everything you need to do, in sequential order. Some schools provide these materials to applicants, but the initiative must be yours.

Most high schools have counselors who can help you apply to colleges and meet the deadlines for applications. If there are exams you need to take in advance, schedule them well ahead of time before the applications are due. Most college or university applications require you to obtain letters of recommendation, often from teachers. Allow those people sufficient time to write these letters well, bearing in mind they will likely receive the same request from other students.

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Veronica

Duane Shinn asked:


Do you recall the advertisement that used to be run in countless magazines and newspapers?

“They laughed when I sat down at the piano…but when I started to play…” ?

I remember very well the first time I played piano for a group. They DID laugh. It was a disaster. I overheard the leader say “Let’s get somebody with some rhythm in there to play.”

Ouch!

That hurt. I determined never to be embarrased like that again, and set out to make sure I never was.

Guess what?

Nobody laughs anymore. And they don’t laugh at my students, either.

Why?

Because I discovered…

– The BACKDOOR to piano playing –

What in the world is the “backdoor to piano playing?

Chords.

There is a “backdoor” to playing the piano that is both fun and quick — it involves using chord patterns: years and years of scales, drills, rote practicing, etc. Chords are like shorthand — they are a shortcut to playing the piano without all those boring lessons.

Formal training is fine if you have the time and money. But most adults don’t want to wait forever before they can play something enjoyable on the piano. Did you hate piano lessons as much as I did. Not only that, but all I could do was play the written music exactly as it was written. Without the sheet music in front of me, I didn’t have a clue what to do. So I lost interest in piano playing until the incident described above. But shortly after that, I had the opportunity to play in a school combo — but to do that, I had to learn chords, and learn them fast.

I didn’t really know where to turn, so I sent for a $2. in some mechanics type magazine I saw this ad for a chart of chords and soon I was playing chords such as Em7 and G7 with both hands. Talk about excited! It wasn’t long before I started to play all kinds of tunes using various chords & progressions. And I discovered that my sight-reading speed greatly improved at the same time, because now I understood what I was seeing on the printed page!

So I came in through the back door instead, and now I enjoy what I used to hate! Why? Because I understand what I’m doing because now I understand chords and chord progressions. I eventually went on to get advanced degrees in music and literature from Southern Oregon University — and it was easy because of all I had learned about music theory and harmony due to playing and understanding chords.

Can you do the same? There’s really no reason why you can’t if you have the desire. Start looking at sheet music with new eyes: look for notes that make up chords and then analyze those chords. Before long you’ll start seeing a pattern of recurring chords - in other words, chord progressions. Do this for a few months while simultaneously learning about chords and how they are formed, and music will take on a new dimension for you. Why be tied to the written music score when you can view music like a “road map” that takes you from here to there.



Allison

Kamilleon asked:


i not a 970 reading and math score and 1450 with the writing. that was only my first SAT take but im super busy and worried that i wont do my best of the SAT again. i love this school but im also looking at central washington unv. which i have no worries getting into. i have at 3.6 GPA and ive had a job, currently working on volunteering and i run and cross country and track. i also plan to join a club or two for senior year. i will be a senior this year and it will be a busy one. but anway, let’s say i keep my first SAT score (though i do plan to retake it) what are my chances of getting into that school?
thank you for your time and help.

Stacy