General Certificate of Secondary Education

Lyla: Role: Target 1. Lyla's motivation to visit the site that was created to hate on her was most likely to see what other things people are saying about her. Though she already has been bullied at school enough, anyone would be curious to see if there is anything worse that is being said about them. 2. Lyla most likely feels like she is hated by everyone in her school, after all, students went as far as to create a website on the internet to express their distaste for her, that is simply…

Overcrowded colleges affecting our future Many seniors in high school receive their college acceptance letters thinking that the battle is over but in reality it’s just beginning. They go from having classes picked out to crashing courses praying they get into a class. Overcrowded state colleges and universities is an issue in California for current and future students, it’s an issue that can easily be solved by either building more schools like Hanson had stated in his article or by reducing…

Standardized tests are the gateway to many Universities across the globe, but what makes these “tests” so special? Well, according to “Collegeboard.com” the SAT, which stands for “Scholastic Assesment Test” tests many factors including, reading, writing and math skills that you’ve already learned in high school, and are considered “critical” for success in college and even in life. It gives both you, and colleges you select a sense of how well you would implement these “skills” in their…

College is an important step for a person but a lot of people think that college is not necessary. There are a lot of reasons why people want to go to college and I am sure that everybody's reason is different. I want to go to college because of one main reason and that reason is the opportunities it allows me to have. I want to go to college because after I graduate and get my degree, I will be opened to more opportunities in life. I will be more inclined to have a better life if I go to…

Firstly, my spiritual belief is one of the cultural lenses that I believe has majorly affected my view on the dispute of life after death. When I was sixteen years old, I made the biggest and dare I say, the greatest decision in my life, which was: receiving my Lord Jesus Christ. Because of my faith, I believe that once you die, you either go to heaven or you go to hell. Secondly, one of the cultural lenses that I believe has molded the attitude I have towards work ethic is my race. I am half…

Many feel the college experience and it seems to be enjoyable. In conclusion, these three aspects clearly show how community colleges and universities operate in different ways. However, their differences don’t stop students from getting an education. Though they differ in levels of degree, their chance at opportunity steadily evolves. Starting from a community college and moving up to a university is called taking it one step at a time until all academics are succeeded. It’s not about how…

obtain, or an education meant for those who want to become involved with politics. Others also believe that those who major in liberal arts will be less likely to make a career of it and view America subordinate against other countries. In his article “7 Major Misperceptions About the Liberal arts,” Sandford J. Ungar takes a stand against the common misperceptions about a liberal arts degree. As a liberal-arts college president Ungar acknowledges that the cost for an American higher education…

Rizga’s examination of the “low preforming” school Mission High turned up some unexpected data. Rizga stated that when she first arrived at Mission High she had expected “noisy classrooms, hallway fights, and disgruntled staff.” She was surprised to find that the “failing school” was in fact a very warm and welcoming environment where both student and staff got along. Rizga also stated that “Mission’s student and parent satisfaction surveys rank amongst the highest in San Francisco.” Mission…

Attending college could be somewhat stressful and expensive. It can also be bitter sweet. You often think about the cost of attending. How much will the tuition be and will my parents be able to afford it. Yes some colleges are expensive to attend but nevertheless there are many type of ways you can pay for college. You can apply for scholarships, apply for college grants, have good ACT scores, have college work study, get federal student loans, and private student loans. There are so many…

to live the American dream. There is a limit now for people to expand education, who are willing to work hard. Due to the fact that the states across the border are not funding universities and colleges, tuition and fees have increased, some people turn to institutions, and other people end up not expanding their education. These circumstances affect career choices, life decisions, competitiveness, and equal access to education. Student…