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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:09:59 PM: .
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: bud on October 30, 2007, 02:11:19 PM: what are you planning on studying?
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 02:11:31 PM: Fuck the ACT. I didn't study and still passed it.

BTW if you're thinking of coming to Michigan for school, you only need to take the ACT; the SAT isn't required for any of the big schools in the state.
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Post by: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 02:13:40 PM: You better study well. UT at Austin is a pretty good school. Standards for state schools are often higher even for out-of-state Americans so they're likely even higher for foreigners. But why would you want to go a state school? The tuition for UT is probably the same as a private school since you're a foreigner.

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 02:11:31 PM
Fuck the ACT. I didn't study and still passed it.

BTW if you're thinking of coming to Michigan for school, you only need to take the ACT; the SAT isn't required for any of the big schools in the state.

Arvie is not a distinguished black fellow. He has to do more than just pass.
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Post by: Mupepe on October 30, 2007, 02:14:30 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:09:59 PM
Ok this will be my thread for all the info I need and pains I suffer getting into a uni.

Anyways the first thing I need info about is the ACT test? Has anyone taken it? Whats it like? Recommend any books for it? I have till Dec 7th to prepare :'(
i took it and didn't study.

come to Houston and go to UofH
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:14:52 PM: .
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 02:15:41 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:14:52 PM
Quote from: bud on October 30, 2007, 02:11:19 PM
what are you planning on studying?

Philosophy :ninja... :'(

I doubt I will make Michigan so I might not even try. I really want Austin. Also I need to do well on the ACT to make up for my atrocious GPA.

Try Eastern Michigan lol. You'll get in no doubt
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Post by: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 02:17:47 PM: Concetrate on the verbal. Schools tend to care a bit more about the Verbal section unless you're applying to something like Engineering. And even the top engineering programs have very high verbal requirements. Memorizing Princeton Review's Word Smart would help a lot.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:19:12 PM: .
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 02:22:29 PM: "good job" and "philosophy" don't go in the same sentence Arvie.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:24:28 PM: .
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Post by: bud on October 30, 2007, 02:25:15 PM: what kind of job could you get as a philosophy graduate anyway?
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Post by: bud on October 30, 2007, 02:26:34 PM: billy: yeah, basically, lolz.

i always thought philo was cool as something on the side or whatever. just because it's interesting and all.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:27:29 PM: Quote from: Billy Rygar on October 30, 2007, 02:25:38 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:24:28 PM

I'm hoping to ~~teach and write~~ manage a Starbucks at the end of it. Thats good for me, even though I will be in debt all the time.

.

I reserve the right to kill myself at the end if it comes to that!
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Post by: Tauntaun on October 30, 2007, 02:28:02 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:27:29 PM
I reserve the right to kill myself at the end if it comes to that!

NOOOOOOOOoooooooo!!! You must bring the sexy! :-[
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:29:55 PM: Quote from: Tauntaun on October 30, 2007, 02:28:02 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:27:29 PM
I reserve the right to kill myself at the end if it comes to that!

NOOOOOOOOoooooooo!!! You must bring the sexy! :-[

Don't worry. It will be like a decade before I have to make any decisions.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Tauntaun on October 30, 2007, 02:32:50 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:29:55 PM
Quote from: Tauntaun on October 30, 2007, 02:28:02 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:27:29 PM
I reserve the right to kill myself at the end if it comes to that!

NOOOOOOOOoooooooo!!! You must bring the sexy! :-[

Don't worry. It will be like a decade before I have to make any decisions.

(http://www.usarchy.com/wp-content/photos/usarchy_angry_monkey_fullpic.jpg)
NAY!
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:33:34 PM: :lol
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Post by: Himu on October 30, 2007, 02:33:51 PM: ACT is the best imo. Fuck SATS, but it's best to take both. I didn't study for ACTs and got a 28.
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Post by: T234 on October 30, 2007, 02:35:03 PM: I didn't study or sleep the night before and got a 22.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:36:29 PM: .
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Post by: Gay Boy on October 30, 2007, 02:37:35 PM: Mike get a boring business degree, seriously in 4 years you'll be in a much better position in life.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 02:41:48 PM: .
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Post by: brawndolicious on October 30, 2007, 02:52:15 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 02:17:47 PM
Concetrate on the verbal. Schools tend to care a bit more about the Verbal section unless you're applying to something like Engineering. And even the top engineering programs have very high verbal requirements. Memorizing Princeton Review's Word Smart would help a lot.
Princeton's study guides suck. get Barron's book. Or the Collegeboard's book. essentially you just have to take a bunch of practice tests so you know how to get in the groove of taking an SAT/ACT.
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Post by: Himu on October 30, 2007, 02:55:16 PM: Quote from: Gay Boy on October 30, 2007, 02:37:35 PM
Mike get a boring business degree, seriously in 4 years you'll be in a much better position in life.

How so? Business is a degree that doesn't mean that much.
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Post by: brawndolicious on October 30, 2007, 03:01:53 PM: yeah, business is pretty bullshit. I'd suggest a double major (2 similar majors that share like 60% of the credits) in something you like and get experience in a field you like. And adjust your stomach to ramen, not coffee.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 03:06:57 PM: .
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Post by: Gay Boy on October 30, 2007, 03:22:17 PM: Quote from: Himuro on October 30, 2007, 02:55:16 PM
Quote from: Gay Boy on October 30, 2007, 02:37:35 PM
Mike get a boring business degree, seriously in 4 years you'll be in a much better position in life.

How so? Business is a degree that doesn't mean that much.
I'll be getting a job straight out of college, a philo' degree? not so much.
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Post by: Himu on October 30, 2007, 03:24:33 PM: Quote from: Gay Boy on October 30, 2007, 03:22:17 PM
Quote from: Himuro on October 30, 2007, 02:55:16 PM
Quote from: Gay Boy on October 30, 2007, 02:37:35 PM
Mike get a boring business degree, seriously in 4 years you'll be in a much better position in life.

How so? Business is a degree that doesn't mean that much.
I'll be getting a job straight out of college, a philo' degree? not so much.

What type of job? A job in "business"? :lol
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Post by: Gay Boy on October 30, 2007, 03:26:55 PM: aren't you getting a video game degree? :P
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Post by: Himu on October 30, 2007, 03:28:30 PM: Illustration/Graphic Design. I refuse to get a degree in games.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 03:31:58 PM: Accounting is the like the second best field to major in and get a job right out of school. Videogames/"Illustration"? Not so much. Every business needs an accountant, and they get payed very good money. It's a more stable field than finance

My goal is to become an account for Microsoft so I can hang with Drinky/MAF/TVC :hyper
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 03:42:36 PM: You're the exception to the rule, Horse Whisperer
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Post by: Himu on October 30, 2007, 03:45:14 PM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 03:31:58 PM
Accounting is the like the second best field to major in and get a job right out of school. Videogames/"Illustration"? Not so much. Every business needs an accountant, and they get payed very good money. It's a more stable field than finance

My goal is to become an account for Microsoft so I can hang with Drinky/MAF/TVC :hyper

Tsk tsk
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Post by: etiolate on October 30, 2007, 03:57:00 PM: ARVIE TAKES UNI BY STORM: Beards on a rampage!
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 04:13:04 PM: .
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Post by: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 04:58:23 PM: Arvie, you can get Word Smart as a book. Amnintendo, my score on 1 section is probably higher than your total score, so STFU.

Don't be intimidated by people telling you Philo is a useless major. You can easily go to Business or Law school with a Philo degreee. It's not really necessary to do Business in undergrad if you want to get a MBA.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 05:15:19 PM: .
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Post by: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 06:38:46 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 05:15:19 PM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 04:58:23 PM
Arvie, you can get Word Smart as a book. Amnintendo, my score on 1 section is probably higher than your total score, so STFU.

Don't be intimidated by people telling you Philo is a useless major. You can easily go to Business or Law school with a Philo degreee. It's not really necessary to do Business in undergrad if you want to get a MBA.

I don't want to go into Business or law though, just philosophy for the sake of philosophy - which I agree is quite useless.

Though if after 4 years I don't want to continue with philosophy I could do law. Thats something to think about, thanks.

That's my point. Philosophy doesn't have to be a dead-end. There're even some med students that were Philosophy majors. They just had to do the 2 yrs of pre-med requirements.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 06:40:40 PM: In 10 years Smooth Groove, Cheebs, Beezy, and myself will be living large while Mike, Malek, Himu, and Shake (ie future movie director...) serve us lattes at Starbucks
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Post by: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 06:43:42 PM: Demi will still be an internet legend barely making ends meet.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 06:46:59 PM: .
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Post by: Himu on October 30, 2007, 07:22:37 PM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 06:40:40 PM
In 10 years Smooth Groove, Cheebs, Beezy, and myself will be living large while Mike, Malek, Himu, and Shake (ie future movie director...) serve us lattes at Starbucks

Hahaha. Get real. Your whole "money over interest" bullshit is ridiculous.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 07:28:20 PM: Quote from: Himuro on October 30, 2007, 07:22:37 PM
Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 06:40:40 PM
In 10 years Smooth Groove, Cheebs, Beezy, and myself will be living large while Mike, Malek, Himu, and Shake (ie future movie director...) serve us lattes at Starbucks

Hahaha. Get real. Your whole "money over interest" bullshit is ridiculous.

I know. But once I get the money I'll get the interest
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Post by: T234 on October 30, 2007, 07:30:06 PM: BRACKU FIGHTU
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Post by: Fresh Prince on October 30, 2007, 07:32:57 PM: Accounting :lol

People who don't know what to do with their lives do accounting. Play it safe *smh*
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Post by: brawndolicious on October 30, 2007, 08:23:40 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 04:58:23 PM
Arvie, you can get Word Smart as a book. Amnintendo, my score on 1 section is probably higher than your total score, so STFU.
Don't be intimidated by people telling you Philo is a useless major. You can easily go to Business or Law school with a Philo degreee. It's not really necessary to do Business in undergrad if you want to get a MBA.
I'm saying the tests/lessons in that book suck for preparing him for the SAT. Barron's tests are a lot harder and therefore better.

He shouldn't get a masters in philosophy but he should know that he may have to take a few classes. He should take philosophy classes for G.E. credits if he wants to go to them.
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Post by: TVC15 on October 30, 2007, 08:29:39 PM: This is good for Father Mike. At uni he will finally be able to get the cock in the arse the boy needs.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 08:35:28 PM: .
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Post by: TVC15 on October 30, 2007, 08:38:10 PM: If you are wearing fabulous day cravats, the thing may be wearing a dress, but the chances of it being a girl are slim.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 08:40:25 PM: I'ma going to look awesome in this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190148664125&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009
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Post by: TVC15 on October 30, 2007, 08:43:21 PM: You're doing my work for me, Arvie.
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Post by: Ichirou on October 30, 2007, 08:51:19 PM: TVC, you know who wears cravats? Peter Bogdanovich. He fucked Cybill Shepherd and that Star 80 chick. Arvie should do just fine.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 08:57:28 PM: .
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Post by: TVC15 on October 30, 2007, 08:58:40 PM: What are you talking about? The Doctor is a total queen.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 09:02:12 PM: .
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 09:06:10 PM: I'll show you all! First pay check I'll buy two!
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Post by: TVC15 on October 30, 2007, 09:09:29 PM: The only person that could get away with wearing a cravat in this day and age is maybe John Waters.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 09:11:29 PM: .
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Post by: TVC15 on October 30, 2007, 09:12:14 PM: What kind of underwear do you wear, Arvie, or are you just wearing panties now?
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 09:14:14 PM: I'm wearing the pair you sent. >:(
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Post by: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 09:16:15 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 09:14:14 PM
I'm wearing the pair you sent. >:(
:o
That used to be G's!
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 09:17:16 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 30, 2007, 09:16:15 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 09:14:14 PM
I'm wearing the pair you sent. >:(
:o
That used to be G's!

I'm wearing them as a belt!
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Post by: Beezy on October 30, 2007, 09:17:44 PM: Quote from: Fresh Prince on October 30, 2007, 07:32:57 PM
Accounting :lol

People who don't know what to do with their lives do accounting. Play it safe *smh*
I thought people who didn't know what to do with their lives majored in communications.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 09:18:37 PM: Quote from: Beezy on October 30, 2007, 09:17:44 PM
Quote from: Fresh Prince on October 30, 2007, 07:32:57 PM
Accounting :lol

People who don't know what to do with their lives do accounting. Play it safe *smh*
I thought people who didn't know what to do with their lives majored in communications.

Did an accountant tell you that? :P
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 09:19:46 PM: Quote from: Beezy on October 30, 2007, 09:17:44 PM
Quote from: Fresh Prince on October 30, 2007, 07:32:57 PM
Accounting :lol

People who don't know what to do with their lives do accounting. Play it safe *smh*
I thought people who didn't know what to do with their lives majored in communications.

Fresh Prince doesn't know anything about music or jobs apparently
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 30, 2007, 09:46:28 PM: Does anyone know if uni's prefer that people take the optional writing portion of the ACT test along with everything else, or is that just a way for the ACT committee to make money?
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Post by: Fresh Prince on October 30, 2007, 09:58:50 PM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 09:19:46 PM
Fresh Prince doesn't know anything about music or jobs apparently
:lol ouh burnz

Quote from: Beezy on October 30, 2007, 09:17:44 PM
I thought people who didn't know what to do with their lives majored in communications.
From what I gather people in communications are for those linguistically inclined and accounting is for those mathematically inclined.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 10:00:30 PM: Accounting isn't about much math. It's just basic stuff honestly, you just have to know how to apply it
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Post by: Fresh Prince on October 30, 2007, 10:07:40 PM: Maths- more so than communications but less so than Civil Engineering. Also communications is more of a people person job anyway.

Anyway I stand by what I said- accounting is safe degree where you can relish in mediocrity with it for the rest of your life. Of course a few get further accreditation and move on.
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Post by: max_cool on October 31, 2007, 01:05:08 AM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:19:12 PM
No. By doing Philo I need to get into the best school I can in order to have any type of job relating to my degree by the end of it. I'm planning to get a Ph.D in the end so the best possible school is important. I'm looking of this list, which is for philo graduate schools, so far. http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/overall.asp

OK, here's a hint for ya... Grad schools don't usually give a fuck where you went for your undergrad unless it's like a top 5, maybe 10 university (Ivy League and stuff).

Work hard in undergrad, get a good GPA (nothing less than 3.75) and score well on the GRE and you just might make it into a decent grad program.
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Post by: Smooth Groove on October 31, 2007, 01:07:58 AM: Unless you're talking about Med, Dental, or LAW, it's actually easier to get into a prestigious University as a grad student. Actually, my friend at Havard Law told me it's statistically easier to get into Harvard's law school than its undergrad program.
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Post by: max_cool on October 31, 2007, 01:11:36 AM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 31, 2007, 01:07:58 AM
Unless you're talking about Med, Dental, or LAW, it's actually easier to get into a prestigious University as a grad student. Actually, my friend at Havard Law told me it's statistically easier to get into Harvard's law school than its undergrad program.
statistically sure. I suppose the ratio of applications to acceptances for Harvard Law is higher than it is for their undergrad. But, the requirements are a total bitch.

I envy your friend.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 31, 2007, 02:33:35 AM: .
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Post by: max_cool on October 31, 2007, 02:42:05 AM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 31, 2007, 02:33:35 AM
Quote from: max_cool on October 31, 2007, 01:05:08 AM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 30, 2007, 02:19:12 PM
No. By doing Philo I need to get into the best school I can in order to have any type of job relating to my degree by the end of it. I'm planning to get a Ph.D in the end so the best possible school is important. I'm looking of this list, which is for philo graduate schools, so far. http://www.philosophicalgourmet.com/overall.asp

OK, here's a hint for ya... Grad schools don't usually give a fuck where you went for your undergrad unless it's like a top 5, maybe 10 university (Ivy League and stuff).

Thats why I'm going to try applying to schools around the top. Hopefully I can make one.

the point I was making was that you don't need to go to some pimp-ass university for undergrad (just a top 100) as long as you get good grades. Even if you get into a prestigious university you still need to get equally good grades.
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Post by: brawndolicious on October 31, 2007, 02:47:35 AM: my english teacher told me of this one female freshman she had that was straight out of high school who went to the counseling office to use the special computer to search for graduate schools. rather than search based on her major or the the school's rank or something, she searched for the schools with the highest male to female ratios and she got a list of 10 engineering schools. she applied to all of them as a business administration major (only one of them had a business administration program). guess how many she got accepted to (yes they were good schools)?

oh, and she started off her application letter with "I can never have enough knowledge and whipped cream"
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on November 15, 2007, 12:36:16 AM: .
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Post by: Himu on November 15, 2007, 12:42:54 AM: last time i checked, act was done multiple times a year wtf
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on November 15, 2007, 12:43:50 AM: last time before feb -which is when i need to register for uni.
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Post by: Himu on November 15, 2007, 12:46:24 AM: It's actually a lot better to apply around this time. Fall - January is a really good time to apply. The best iirc. Remember that some schools have due dates, and many of them are in March, or April.
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Post by: Valcrist on November 15, 2007, 01:01:26 AM: I took the SATs, but I can guess that the ACT is pretty much the same in terms of what you need to do. Its all about doing problem after problem. Just keep doing practice tests and problems.
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Post by: Flannel Boy on November 15, 2007, 01:08:32 AM: Quote from: Valcrist on November 15, 2007, 01:01:26 AM
Just keep doing practice tests and problems.

Doesn't work for the LSAT. :'(

Honestly, how come my 30+ practice tests were all higher than my actual tests?
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on November 15, 2007, 09:21:58 PM: .
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Post by: bagofeyes on November 15, 2007, 09:27:36 PM: Go to Australia
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Post by: Flannel Boy on November 15, 2007, 09:36:33 PM: Quote from: bagofeyes on November 15, 2007, 09:27:36 PM
Stay in Canada. But make sure it's still a few thousand km away from Malek
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on November 15, 2007, 09:38:53 PM: Toronto here I come, Jerk :maf
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Post by: bagofeyes on November 15, 2007, 09:47:50 PM: I saw a show on Canada the other day. The scenery was beautiful. Actually reminded me alot of Hokkaido where I used to live. I wanna live somewhere like that again. Big ugly cities like Osaka eat total shit.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 01, 2008, 04:04:36 PM: .
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 01, 2008, 04:06:04 PM: Motherfucker apply to as many schools as possible NOW, including community colleges
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 01, 2008, 04:08:43 PM: .
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 01, 2008, 04:19:55 PM: False alarm. Tomorrow is the deadline for January classes not fall class.

I'm an idiot.
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Post by: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:37:52 PM: Quote from: Phoenix Dark on October 30, 2007, 06:40:40 PM
In 10 years Smooth Groove, Cheebs, Beezy, and myself will be living large while Mike, Malek, Himu, and Shake (ie future movie director...) serve us lattes at Starbucks

An accoutant? Really?

You may be living large.....but you'll still be an accountant. :P
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Post by: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:40:23 PM: Also, why are you so stuck on going to a school in the US? I mean, I can absolutely understand wanting to get the hell out of Saskatchewan (;)) but that doesn't mean you have to migrate south of the border.
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Post by: Flannel Boy on January 01, 2008, 04:41:50 PM: Quote from: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:40:23 PM
Also, why are you so stuck on going to a school in the US?
He can't be White Man's sex butler and go to school in Canada at the same time.
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Post by: T234 on January 01, 2008, 04:44:01 PM: Boogie OMG

Boogie, do you have any tips for healthy living?

My plan for this year is to cut way the fuck down on fried shit and pasta, switch from pop to water, and start working out.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 01, 2008, 04:45:01 PM: .
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Post by: Flannel Boy on January 01, 2008, 04:46:13 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on January 01, 2008, 04:45:01 PM
I said I had an interest in going to school in the east. I do really want to get out of Saskatchewan though.
You should go to the University of ~~Manitoba~~ Toronto.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 01, 2008, 04:47:57 PM: .
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Post by: Flannel Boy on January 01, 2008, 04:50:35 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on January 01, 2008, 04:47:57 PM
I'd like too.

I need to do a year here though as I am in no condition to go out on my own yet.
Why?
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 01, 2008, 04:51:47 PM: .
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:52:10 PM: Quote from: T234 on January 01, 2008, 04:44:01 PM
Boogie OMG

Boogie, do you have any tips for healthy living?

My plan for this year is to cut way the fuck down on fried shit and pasta, switch from pop to water, and start working out.

Good ideas, especially the pop one. I never drink pop anymore (except for alcohol mixing purposes, naturally).

Just try to do the little things when it comes to your diet, less snacking, that sort of thing. Personally, I rarely eat out, as well.

For me, the most important part of getting in shape and getting healthy is making sure that you enjoy your exercise. If you enjoy lifting weights and running, great, but for a lot of people, they'd get bored of that fast. That's why martial arts is a great fit for me, because it's fun and interesting in addition to being great exercise.

So my best advice would be to get exercise that you will be able to maintain, by doing an activity or sport that you will be able to stick with. And don't be discouraged if you don't see results in just a couple weeks. It takes time.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:53:14 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on January 01, 2008, 04:51:47 PM
No money, most importantly. Also bad grades and living habits.

No money, and yet you're trying to go to school in the US? Does not compute.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 01, 2008, 04:55:52 PM: .
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Post by: Barry Egan on January 01, 2008, 04:57:00 PM: Quote from: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:53:14 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on January 01, 2008, 04:51:47 PM
No money, most importantly. Also bad grades and living habits.

No money, and yet you're trying to go to school in the US? Does not compute.

qft. It's criminal what they are charging down there. Canada provides an equivalent education for much less. Plus you get an incredibly long summer.
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Post by: T234 on January 01, 2008, 04:57:15 PM: There is a huge boxing undercurrent in Louisville, Hometown of the Greatest.

IMMA TAKE UP BOXING
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 01, 2008, 05:13:18 PM: You could easily get into a community college in the US dude. Wanna move to Michigan? I suggest Washtenaw Community College
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Post by: Gay Boy on January 01, 2008, 05:19:35 PM: Don't come to MI arvie! It's horrible here economically.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 02, 2008, 07:09:37 PM: .
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Post by: TVC15 on January 02, 2008, 07:13:02 PM: Arvie, all of my most perverted offers still stand. Just make sure you come with sweat pants that can easily be pulled down. When I huff too much bleach, my belt unbuckling skill is the first to go.
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Post by: brawndolicious on January 02, 2008, 07:17:31 PM: PD, do you understand how community colleges work? they accept anybody. you don't need to apply 6 months before you enroll. just register a month before, take placement tests, and then choose your classes. and then you're a college student.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 03, 2008, 07:55:13 PM: .
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Post by: TVC15 on January 03, 2008, 08:25:48 PM: I don't know how student loans work in canada. I assume it involves lots of marijuana.

I don't know how investing works in canada. I think it involves giving ducks or swans to a bank?
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Post by: Flannel Boy on January 03, 2008, 08:34:35 PM: Quote from: TVC 15 on January 03, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
I don't know how student loans work in canada. I assume it involves lots of marijuana.

I don't know how investing works in canada. I think it involves giving ducks or swans to a bank?
You apply for governmental loans through your provincial government. The application process start at the end of April in Ontario. The max you can get in Ontario is about $10k a year. If that is not enough you have to try the banks. For the most part they don't seem to do loans but instead give you a credit line. Undergrad students don't get much and you need a co-signer. Law students on the other hand get a pretty nice credit line and we don't need a co-signer. (Yeah that means I'm blowing my money and buying me a Russian cheeseburger wife)

There's always risks when it comes to investing. People do lose money in the market. Especially if they foolishly decide that gold is a bad investment. Remember you do have to pay interests on those loans. And the interest on those bank loans is pretty ugly. I don't think you should take out a loan unless you'll actually use that money towards school or a nice blue eyed Russian cheeseburger.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 03, 2008, 08:46:18 PM: .
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Post by: Yeti on January 03, 2008, 08:48:55 PM: Quote from: TVC 15 on January 03, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
I don't know how student loans work in canada. I assume it involves lots of marijuana.

I don't know how investing works in canada. I think it involves giving ducks or swans to a bank?

Where do the beaver pelts and moose antlers come in?
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 03, 2008, 08:50:31 PM: Quote from: Yeti on January 03, 2008, 08:48:55 PM
Quote from: TVC 15 on January 03, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
I don't know how student loans work in canada. I assume it involves lots of marijuana.

I don't know how investing works in canada. I think it involves giving ducks or swans to a bank?

Where do the beaver pelts and moose antlers come in?

They are traded to Hudson for canned goods and rifles.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Flannel Boy on January 03, 2008, 08:52:11 PM: Quote from: Yeti on January 03, 2008, 08:48:55 PM
Quote from: TVC 15 on January 03, 2008, 08:25:48 PM
I don't know how student loans work in canada. I assume it involves lots of marijuana.

I don't know how investing works in canada. I think it involves giving ducks or swans to a bank?

Where do the beaver pelts and moose antlers come in?
Depends on the bank. All Canadian banks do accept Maple syrup, hockey cards, Canadian tire money, Molson empties, and Bryan Adams' albums.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 03, 2008, 08:54:08 PM: .
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Post by: Flannel Boy on January 03, 2008, 08:59:39 PM: I'm actually going to use some of the loan money for a car. Like I'm going to walk around in Winnipeg.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 03, 2008, 09:02:47 PM: what are interest rates like?
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Post by: Flannel Boy on January 03, 2008, 09:09:05 PM: Quote from: Father_Mike on January 03, 2008, 09:02:47 PM
what are interest rates like?
I think the Canadian prime rate is 6.00%
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 03, 2008, 09:16:40 PM: .
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Post by: Flannel Boy on January 03, 2008, 09:18:42 PM: Don't you plan on majoring in philosophy? If that's the case forget the loans. You'll never pay them back

Also bank loans are more than prime. Student loans are usually prime +1%.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 03, 2008, 09:22:10 PM: .
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Post by: FatalT on January 03, 2008, 10:42:46 PM: Quote from: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:37:52 PM
An accoutant? Really?

You may be living large.....but you'll still be an accountant. :P

Don't hate on accountants. Y'know what? I'm hunting you down when I'm rich enough to have bodyguards.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Flannel Boy on January 03, 2008, 10:44:52 PM: Quote from: FatalT on January 03, 2008, 10:42:46 PM
Quote from: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:37:52 PM
An accoutant? Really?

You may be living large.....but you'll still be an accountant. :P

Don't hate on accountants. Y'know what? I'm hunting you down when I'm rich enough to have bodyguards.
You won't be rich enough to afford bodyguards.

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Post by: FatalT on January 04, 2008, 01:33:30 AM: Quote from: Malek: King of Kings on January 03, 2008, 10:44:52 PM
You won't be rich enough to afford bodyguards.

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Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Boogie on January 05, 2008, 01:59:11 AM: Quote from: FatalT on January 03, 2008, 10:42:46 PM
Quote from: Boogie on January 01, 2008, 04:37:52 PM
An accoutant? Really?

You may be living large.....but you'll still be an accountant. :P

Don't hate on accountants. Y'know what? I'm hunting you down when I'm rich enough to have bodyguards.

And why would I fear your bodyguards? I'm probably a better shot than they'll be. ;)
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Post by: FatalT on January 05, 2008, 02:01:05 AM: Quote from: Boogie on January 05, 2008, 01:59:11 AM
And why would I fear your bodyguards? I'm probably a better shot than they'll be. ;)

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 05, 2008, 02:02:46 AM: Quote from: FatalT on January 05, 2008, 02:01:05 AM
Quote from: Boogie on January 05, 2008, 01:59:11 AM
And why would I fear your bodyguards? I'm probably a better shot than they'll be. ;)

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Not against Boogie.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: FatalT on January 05, 2008, 03:15:44 AM: Quote from: Father_Mike on January 05, 2008, 02:02:46 AM
Not against Boogie.

My guards won't merely dance around him as he takes them out one by one like you see in most Martial Arts movies. They'll all bum rush him at once.
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: brawndolicious on January 05, 2008, 05:59:47 AM: how the fuck do they not have community colleges in Canada? like, you have to apply several months in advance no matter how average the college is?
Title: Re: Arvie goes to Uni: The thread.
Post by: Flannel Boy on January 05, 2008, 11:08:48 AM: Quote from: am nintenho on January 05, 2008, 05:59:47 AM
how the fuck do they not have community colleges in Canada? like, you have to apply several months in advance no matter how average the college is?

We have plenty of community colleges in Canada--though we call them plain old colleges--and about half a dozen in and around Toronto alone. A quick search on google reveals that there are plenty of colleges in dumb-fuck Saskatchewan too.
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 05, 2008, 02:06:21 PM: .
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on January 19, 2008, 03:07:47 PM: .
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on January 19, 2008, 03:10:48 PM: EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY