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Standardized test
SAT
The rush of adrenaline as you quickly try to read the last questions on the ACT booklet when your teacher says “One minute left.” Your hands are sweating and the pencil in slipping, the teacher announces “Pencils down.” Throughout the four years of highschool, the school system prepares students for the country wide standardized tests….
Studying in Lamar University
Scholarship Application
Study
University
This is my third year attending Lamar University, but I remember praying for an acceptance letter, like it was just yesterday. Becoming a Lamar Cardinal is definitely my greatest academic achievement. My journey here at LU, has helped me understand who I really am, what my passions are, and what I hope for in my…
Paying Student Athletes Turns College Sports Into a Profession
Should college athletes be paid
What is the one thing that unites people all over the country, despite race, beliefs, and age? College sports. We dedicate an entire day of the week, Saturday, to college football. We set aside the entire month of March for basketball. It can often be difficult to fathom the amount of money made through these…
A Personal Account of Having Difficulties with Paying College Tuition
College Tuition
When my father was my age he had already worked 8 jobs. When he went to college, he used to trudge uphill in the snow at 3am to go work at the factory, and then, even more amazingly, trudge uphill back at 8am in time to catch the bus to his University. The man was…
Personal Statement
Travel
Why I Need A Scholarship
“So, do y’all ride elephants to schools in Bangladesh?” I was talking to my host sister while vigorously searching for my luggage on the carousel. Almost two days of endless flying and layovers at multiple airports had finally brought me to Dallas, Texas and the best year of my life was about to begin. The…
Lack of Education and Power Outages in Pakistan
Why is College Important
In a small nation, Pakistan, there are various power blackouts. While some may conclude that a straightforward arrangement like depending on different nations for help is sufficient, it would not end the issue later on. The solution is that the government of Pakistan must provide a better education for its workers and engineers in order…
Education Sets the Foundation for Our Future
Why is College Important
Education determines the quality of life one can have, and I understood that from a very young age, after reading my text and listening lecture, I realized how my life was greatly affected by the idea of the social clock. I grew up in a family that pushed education and not that there was nothing…
How I Grew As A Person And About My College Experience
About Me
College Experience
These past couple of months have been a whole new experience for me. This was the first time in my life I lived somewhere away from home. I was nervous at first because I knew I wouldn’t have my mom to rely on all the time whenever I ran into a problem. On move in…
Why College Football Players Should Be Paid
Should college athletes be paid
College football is one of the world’s biggest business generating mass amount of revenue every year. The NCAA topped a record of $1.06 billion in the 2016-2017 season from ticket & merchandise sales, marketing & licensing deals, and broadcasting rights. Since 2006 the financial picture has been looking great for athletic directors and coaches. Nick…
The SAT: A Standardized Test with a Controversial History
SAT
The SAT was initially introduced in 1926 as a military test. It was used to assess recruits during WWI. Throughout the years the use for these standardized tests have changed. They are now used to ease up the college admissions process. Many argue that these tests are a good indicator of how someone’s future will…