Can you get into Syracuse University with a 3.0 GPA and a 530 on the reading and 650 on the math of the SAT?
Here is a review : http://www.campusexplorer.com/colleges/BA83BFE3/New-York/Syracuse/Syracuse-University/ Detials and some needs for the school: http://www.applyingtoschool.com/forms/syracuse_university.aspx
Tips on reading Hiragana and Katakana faster?
I decided to become really serious about learning Japanese so about 2 months ago I sat down and memorized the Hiragana and Katakana and then began studying the Kanji. I change my OS display language to Japanese and I study upwards of 5 hours a day, I'm learning alot but my reading speed hasn't increased very much especially with Katakana I have to sound out every character and after about 3 times reading the word I can string it together to make it coherent. Reading Hiragana is a little bit easier but not much, I feel that my reading speed is slowing down my learning. But I don't know what else i can do to get faster, I practice every day, I've attempted to immerse myself in the language as much as possible but I'm not having much luck. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Study Tips: How do I study for essay exams that is required reading a chapter from a textbook?
It's quite easy, actually!Study the common text organisational patterns and signal words often used by authors in writing their work:- chronological;- compare & contrast;- order of importance;- sequence;- spatial;- cause & effect;- problem:solution;- definition;- classification;- process;- topical;Next, with the aid of your pen or pencil as a visual spacer, quickly scan and/or skim the entire passage with the view to locate these "navigational signposts" as I like to call them.Once you have this mental grasp of the text structure, it becomes very easy for you to read, as you know where and what to focus on as you read, so as to flesh out the key ideas and salient points.As an ancillary strategy, I recommend understanding all the common instruction words often used by examiners in phrasing the essay exam questions.There are 100+ of them.Along with these proposed initiatives, learn how to apply the 'Question Dissection Protocol', a powerful toolkit for dissecting exam essay questions, attributed to award-winning educator Doug Buehle from Madison, Wisconsin.I have already written extensively about this tool on Quora. You can check out their archives.
What are some helpful tips to improve critical thinking skills and critical reading skills in college/university academics?
Keep reading, as much as comfortably possible. All kinds of books, from collections of essays to textbooks to long novels. Train yourself to ask, every time you pause in your reading, “What ideas was the author presenting? Are the ideas expressed in a way that they were clear to me? If not, why not? Am I in agreement with the writer’s ideas—and if not, why not?” After you have consciously done this drill for a few weeks, this process will begin to occur automatically while you read. You will become a “questioning reader,” and you will find more in books the more you read. You will also come to recognize writers about whom you have strong feelings—whether positive or negative matters not, as both views are useful knowledge for today and for the future. You will feel your mind opening and expanding. Best wishes.
How do you read while stoned?
I want to get baked but I also want to read for my SE Asian History class. Is there a way to do both? Do you have any tips on reading while stoned? It's always been hard for me, rereading the same sections over again, not remember as much later...
What are some general college freshman tips?
This really depends on what you as an individual are looking at for the college experience. Below I will list tips that I wish or did follow that lead to my success or could of made me more successful in all my years as undergrad.List:Have a set daily schedule everyday, even on weekends. (It is ok to deviate from this if you have a good reason, but it is better to have something than wasting the day).Example:6 am - Wake Up Morning Routine (Give yourself time to gain cognition, have a glass water, and a glass of coffee/tea, then read a bit, small breakfast).7 am - Gym (including showering)9 am - Classes (study in between, do extracurriculars, or read in the library) 5 pm - Free time (study, hangout with friends, sports, extracurriculars, what ever you want)8 pm - Read to wind down9 pm - Bed/PM Routine (brush teeth, shower, set alarm, turn on audiobook or sleepy music)Associate with people that are at a higher level than you more often than people that are lower. (Professors, Senior Undergrads, Grad Students)Participate in extracurricular activities relevant to your career goals (or to help you find what your good at)Examples:Research in your field (something that interests you)InternshipsHonor societiesStudent Support ServicesStudent GovernmentClubs (Engineering club, physics club, chemistry, etc.)TutoringPeer Mentoring (after freshman year)Form study groupsWork on extracurricular projectsSpend at least 1-2 hours a day reading text books or non-fiction. Preferably in the library so you may meet people.Learning is your #1 priority.Learn about professionalism and professional conduct.Party ResponsiblyEat Healthy, Exercise RegularlyGet help with subjects you are struggling with. (Almost every campus has a tutoring center)You become passionate about things that your are interested in and are GOOD AT! Not the other way around. (Play on your strengths)Get good grades, but put learning first.Find and understand the resources that your college and town have to offer.Free medical (possibly)Financial AidScholarshipsMentoringFree foodFree school suppliesFree or reduced cost entertainmentFree seminarsHave a note taking strategyPrioritize your homework and deadlinesI think that is a good start. I'll add more if I think of any, also these are my opinions and others may differ.Let me know if you have any questions.-Brian K.
Study Tips and Hacks: How do I study smarter and more effectively for theology and philosophy exams by reading a college/university textbook?
You have to know what works for you. And how much time you are willing to put into studding. However the idea is to make the material your own, you can use SQ5R method or don't use it and draw diagrams based on the material you read that you can reference back, note cards for learning vocabulary, or just writting key vocabulary down and the defenitions in your own words. Idea is to prepare for the lecture so you understand what the professor is explaining or at least ready to undersand. if you still having trouble most universities in u.s offer additional help, you can network and to find what other support system you have.
Study Tips and Hacks: How do you study smarter and more effectively for an online test from reading a college and university textbook?
Your topics, the ones the prof has concentrated on during the term, are familiar to you so google them and use your textbook chapters, intros and summaries to guide you in your searches. Connect the dots: main topics covered in class, main chapters, Q and A from the summaries and Google. An on-line test is unlikely to demand an essay so the Questions will be True or False, choose one answer from a list (ABCD , etc, that is, objective test questions. But frankly, you have to know some distinctions so you don't lose marks by not knowing subtleties.
Art 101 (community college class)?
I have to take a summer Art History class before graduating high school. I've never had space in my schedule to take an art class, which is why I need to do this. Just any tips in general for a community college art class? There's not really any drawing/artwork, mostly reading and analyzing for this course, I think. How much will the workload be for a 2 hour class (4x a week)?
What are some good tricks/tips for students who are struggling to do their university readings?
My strong recommendation:Learn and practise proven efficient and effective study tools like SQ5R and Cornell Notes.Go to the net and download information on SQ5R and Cornell Notes:i) SQ5R reading/studying strategy:It's a structured system [SQ5R is an acronym for SURVEY, QUESTIONS, READ, RECORD, RECITE, REVIEW, REFLECT] , but it equips you with methodical and systematic ways to navigate academic materials, especially the intellectually-intense ones, with ease and expediency.I append herewith a brief .pdf document on SQ5R for you to read:http://www.saddleback.edu/upload... ii) Cornell Notes:It's a far more superior system that the conventional outline method, known to most students in schools, college and universities.It's latent power comes from its simple and yet elegant three-column spatial configuration for taking notes and making notes.The "cue" column is the most powerful system I have ever known, as it facilitates - and expedites - your memory retention/recall via self-testing.You may want to read this nice write-up on Cornell Notes method of note-taking and note-making, in conjunction with SQ5R reading strategy:Guide to Effective Note Taking - SQ3R and Cornell - The Student Power