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<p>Yes, the class is blocked and put into two periods of “fun”</p>

<p>Mike- Do you recommend spark noting more than reading the actual text. I try to read most of the reading, but I seem to just skip over the symbolism and meanings of the writings. Since I normally don’t pick up everything from the reading, I normally don’t do so hot on the essays. I am not sure if it is because I am a bad writer or if it is because I just don’t recognize important parts. Others have suggested that I drop the class since it is supposedly the hardest class in the school, but I never really considered myself a quitter, and I figure it will look good for college that I am taking this rigorous class.</p>

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<p>O yeah, I can totally relate. My classmate would be like o haha I’m a better person than you because I got 20 points higher on the SAT (2140 v 2120). But now I’m ahead by 20 points so he doesn’t say **** to me(2260 v 2240). Maybe if you feel like showing people up, take some SATIIs kick some major ass.</p>

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<p>Yeah dank, dont drop that class. I always try to read all the books in english. I sparknote when I get confused or there is some terrible colloquail language. If essays are you problem, you should try to make up a template to go by. Ex.
intro -
Random sentence expressing a point of view
sentence tieing it back into the question.
mention the book and the author
thesis</p>

<p>body -
relate point 1 directly back to the thesis
examples and details.
quote to support (if possible)</p>

<p>repeat body a few times.</p>

<p>conclusion -
restate thesis
restate points made above
tie it all together with a general sentence.</p>

<p>When I read a book, I make dogears (fold the page) on spots that I think are important points.</p>

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<p>Hello</p>

<p>Isn’t Heart of Darkness a horrible and racist book?</p>

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<p>Dear Mike, I need to write on the Phaedrus, any tips?</p>

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<p>Dear Mike, </p>

<p>am I going to get into JHU with my ridiculously low SAT scores?</p>

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<p>Dear Mike, I’m supposed to do reasearch on Endocrine Diseases. Any tips on where to look/what to write?</p>

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<p>extemp - I’ve never read it, so I am not going to deny it is a horrible and racist book.</p>

<p>smallz - Socrates usually knows what he’s talking about. </p>

<p>tinas - SAT scores are one thing, not the only thing. JHU is a tough school though, I’ll evaluate your chances is you post on my thread. </p>

<p>Stuck - Youtube Myspace and I’ll Google your Yahoo!</p>

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<p>hi mike can u tell me the best prep book for the Math level 2c?</p>

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<p>I used Kaplan’s book. I got an 800. The problems on it will better prepare you for the test, but there are some blantant errors in it. Barrons has problems of higher difficulty, higher than the test itself, which can be a good or a bad thing depending on what you want.</p>

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<p>what to do when you’re absolutely bored out of your mind?</p>

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<p>^ Post on college confidential.</p>

<p>mike, I produced an 8 page research on the functions and diseases of all the major Endocine Glands.
I gave it to her and, needless to say, she loved it.</p>

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<p>I play minesweaper, lately</p>

<p>Nice job Stuck!</p>

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<p>mike, it’s raining like hell right now and I need to go to my Bio tutor. Any suggestions?</p>

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<p>Dear Mike, </p>

<p>Here are my stats: </p>

<ol>
<li>+600 hours of community service
<em>I show commitment b/c I’ve done stuff since 10th grade</em></li>
<li>I have a 3.3, but its because I got a 2.2 Freshy year. But then I got a 4.0 and 4.0 my S and J with IB classes</li>
<li>I’m a full IB diploma candidate </li>
<li>Great Recs, teachers love me <em>her critical thinking and creativity feed each other</em> </li>
<li>I’m an Iranian girl very interested in science </li>
<li>I applied ED </li>
<li>Great Essays
-First one about how I would art for an entire day </li>
</ol>

<p>Excerpt: By the end of the day, I go to bed dreaming of brushstrokes and swirls of rainbow colors, the sky raining hues of ink, a candle drawn of pitch black charcoal and emitting sable dust, houses constructed out of textured clay, the sky wrapped in ribbons of white; and it is all running away from me.</p>

<p>-Other essay is about science and virology
8. Great ECs, and I have alot of leadership positions
9. Ice skater
10. I’ve had three jobs since 10th grade and still have one during summers
11. I’m very artistic, and its everywhere on my appy. My bio teacher evaluated me and checked off the “one of top students encountered for my career” for creativity
12. I’m bilingual. </p>

<p>The only thing really against me is my SAT score, but for everything else- I’m covered. JHU will see my character, abilities, talent, commitment, work ethic…etc… its just my scores kill me</p>

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<p>Mike, I think you owe it to everyone to share the details of the game that we are playing. I’m not sure if you have written about it on any other threads.</p>

<p>I think we need some opinions on whether it makes us bad people.</p>

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<p>Stuck, never let the rain bother you. </p>

<p>Tinas - it looks like you are a compelling candidate, definitly a boarderline case. I’d give u reach, but not impossible. Post on my thread once you hear your decision.</p>

<p>garf - The people of the world should know what where are doing. I’ll make another thread.</p>

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<p>Mike, I’ve been a stalker for five years, and I can’t seem to get close to anyone. Ever since those restraining orders, I can’t go farther than my ‘clients’ driveways. What should I do?</p>

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<p>They key is stalk people who want to be stalked. Look for the lonely kids.</p>

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<p>that is so true.</p>