Passing: Not Quite Fitting In In modern day racial passing has become almost irrelevant, with more than in any time in history, African Americans are having (near) equal rights, and it might not be too far-fetched to say that passing might be swapping. It can be observed in social media, traditional street fashion, originally sported by African Americans, is now the aesthetic many non-colored celebrities have adopted. However, the most common use of passing today does not refer to racial passing like in the Harlem Renaissance, but sexual passing among the LGBTQ community as of the result intolerance against these groups.…
Hancock College Prep has always been like a second home to me. The school evokes a positive vibe to the staff, teachers, and staff. I love the way my teachers motivate me to do my very best at school every day. My teachers have always pushed me to live up to my full potential and it’s something I appreciate a lot because without them I wouldn’t be able to have an open mindset to new ideas and challenges.…
My interest in physics was initially ignited during my sophomore year. I signed up for AP Physics 1, taught by a teacher in his first year, right out of college. His main goal was to encourage students to apply physics to the world around them and identify the relevancy of the course material. I was immediately hooked and I bought book after book about Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the Big Bang, and quantum mechanics. I was eager to learn as much as I could; in doing so, I realized that working in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments and applying equations, is something that I am truly passionate about.…
On the first day of my 4th period Pre-AP Social Science class, my teacher announced that she would be nominating 2 students for a scholarship based on their academic performance and service to the community. For an 8th grader, this seemed to be the most exciting opportunity I had ever heard of. It would allow some separation from my ultracompetitive classmates at one of the top middle schools in California. Even though history was not my forte, I devised a regimen that I would follow. I studied everyday afterschool, spent hours upon hours on projects, and never turned in an assignment without checking it over 3 times.…
It was February 2015, my class test for AP Calculus. I was struggling with my 2nd problem (out of 6) and half of my time had passed by. Looking at the next question, I groaned. I couldn’t remember how to compute the 2nd derivative of a function. That was when I realized how much I was struggling with the free response sections of the AP Calculus test, I took it into my own hands to study so I can achieve a 5.My teacher had told me that a 4 was sufficient but I aspired to achieve a 5 because that was my goal.…
Participation in AP classes is mandatory at TJ. The school is also one of the founding members of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology. It has very stringent entry requirements, including an entrance exam, a personal essay, recommendations…
As the year comes to an end, all that is left is prepare for senior year and advise the incoming juniors of what to expect. First and foremost, to all of the incoming juniors I would like to advise that they enjoy their experience as a Junior but not stray from their education. Junior year is such an important year for college futures and career paths, that so much uncertainty leads students to stray down the wrong path. As long as they know their priorities, the incoming juniors will be able to enjoy their junior year. Me, as an incoming senior, want to take my own advice and enjoy the year while setting my priorities straight.…
On the first day of school, I remember walking into class and seeing all of the new people in my class. I also remember meeting all of my new teachers. I had no idea how much that I would learn, and I had no idea how much I would struggle to learn the new material. One particular class that I feel that I have learned a lot in is WHAP. WHAP stands for world history AP.…
I'm interested in your school because primarily I wanted to learn in a culturally diverse environment that can give me the core tools and skills to become a leader in my desired focus of study. The acting and entertainment world is very competitive and faced paced. It requires Leadership, professionalism, and excellence to maintain. The staff has disrespected me in the previous college I attended. That took a significant adverse effect on me.…
The directions said stop but I continued pouring the base because I wanted see how fast the analyte would turn pink in our titration lab. I was in awe trying to connect the bases and acids in my head to figure out what this lab meant exactly in my AP Chemistry class. Science has always fascinated me but when I decided to take this course, it was a whole new level. My chemistry teacher told me this course would be a challenge and it wasn't until I was in the course, that I realized he was completely right.…
I am extremely interested in the Honors College because of its strong academic reputation and course offerings. I visited the campus before with my family and I really admired the size, spirit, and the atmosphere of the students on campus. On the tour I found out about the Honors College and was thrilled to know and understand about the program. After doing research I knew the honors program could possibly be a great fit for me since I know I will work efficiently and be able to use all my time this upcoming year in academics. I am ready to challenge myself and I am very confident I could achieve my goals.…
I studied brain and behaviour during my first year of clinical medicine, and found that I was particularly intrigued by neuroscience. Throughout my year at Barts and the London, I thought a lot about whether the course was right for me, and began considering other options. I struggled to feel passionate about the course and my future as a doctor, but decided to complete the year to confirm my feeling that a career in medicine was not right for me. During this year, however, I developed a particular interest in the study of the brain, brain development and human behaviour. These lectures became the highlight of the year, and made me really keen to learn more about the subject.…
Entry into your program will open a door to a lifelong dream of mine and will allow me to showcase my talents for everyone blessed enough to have me in their classroom. I feel with my experiences as a mathematics tutor both online on all experts.com, Wyzant…
Can SAT Prep Course Help Raise Test Takers Score? Getting a decent education is required for us to have a better future. Of course, dedication, motivation, and inspiration can help you positively and get an excellent score. But is that enough? Have you taken SAT prep course before?…
Common App – Personal Statement Essay Prompt #1 There are two words that I can confidently use at any given time to describe myself. These two words are patient and optimistic. No matter how stressful or frustrating the situation you’re in, I think it’s so important to be able to remain patient and optimistic. These are traits that can get you far in life, and also shape you as a person. Being able to remain patient and optimistic in so many situations have helped shape me as a person, and these characteristics are now a part of my identity.…