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SAT Revision Classes
SAT
A SAT refers to a standardized test common in the US from 1926 administered with the intention of checking a student’s preparedness for college. On the other hand, an ACT is administered in the same capacity as the former covering language, mathematics, and science multiple choice tests. Using the two to determine the future of…
The Photographs and the Pre-School Graduation
Graduation
Photographs were always a big thing in my life. They were always just around to remind me of the special moments captured in them. Photos were just always a story to me. You could look at a photo and put together the story or sometimes you needed a little assistance putting it together. That’s what…
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…
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…
Time to Abolish the SATs and ACTs
SAT
A SAT refers to a standardized test common in the US from 1926 administered with the intention of checking a student’s preparedness for college. On the other hand, an ACT is administered in the same capacity as the former covering language, mathematics, and science multiple choice tests. Using the two to determine the future of…
How I Lost Weight And Got Into Coastal Carolina University
About Me
College Experience
I was just 14 years old when I had gotten accepted into Wake STEM Early College High School. Wake STEM is a high school that focused mainly on the subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Wake STEM was also partnered with North Carolina State University, which was one of the colleges I wanted to…
A Personal Opinion on the Requirements of Getting College Why I Deserve This Scholarship in the United States of America
Education
Why I Deserve This Scholarship
I did not know how hard it was to find a good scholarship until I tried to find one myself. Scholarships are not meant for just anyone they are meant for those who do the best in school and leave out the ones who just do OK in school. That brings me to why I…
Bridging the Retention and Graduation Gap for Latina Students through Mentoring Practices
Education
Graduation
Mentorship
It is imperative to close the gap in the literature to include best practices for higher education mentors that incorporate cultural congruity, sense of belonging, and social capital for Latina students. I will use the following research questions as a guide to determine and isolate gaps, deficiencies, and strengths in the literature that allow for,…
Social Influence in a College Environment
Behavior
Graduation
United States
Social influence is based on the social norms theory which states that ‘our behavior is influenced by incorrect perceptions of how other members of our social groups think and act’ (Berkowitz, 2004, p. 5). College students do not want to behave or think out of the norm due to the fact that everyone is trying…
Do Student Athletes Deserve to Get Paid?
Sport
Student
Why I Deserve This Scholarship
Over the past few years, college athletics in the United States have become more popular, resulting in higher revenues for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and participating colleges. This has sparked a debate on whether college athletes should receive additional compensation in addition to their athletic scholarships. There are advantages to compensating student athletes,…