Can I still get into a decent law school?
So. It took me awhile to grow up in college and I didn't really become a serious student until my junior year (yeah.. i know. oops). Anyway, I had a 2.8 at the beginning of my junior year and since then have really excelled. I have since had a 3.4, 3.7, and 3.5 in subsequent semesters bringing my overall GPA to almost a 3.2. I know this isn't very high, but I also scored a 171 on my LSATs. I wish that I could go back and change my first two years of college, but I can't so here I am... I went to a fairly difficult school for undergrad (University of Michigan) and I really want to get into a good law school. Is it still possible for me to get into a place like NYU, Colombia or Boston University? If not, could you help me think of some well-known schools to apply at? oh and I double majored and have a minor as well.. (don't know if that makes a difference or not)
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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I believe you will have a shot. Thanks Bill
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The only way you will know for sure is to try. I've seen people that were such poor students that they coppied off of me get into some fine grad schools. UM has a good engineering school & is well thought of in the science fields (I often recruited grads there), but I'm not knowledable about their other fields... though I've heard good things about their academics in general. I say play up your final 2 years to indicate how you've matured, & remember GPA is only part of what they look at. If possible, visit some of the universities you wish to apply to and speak to some grad students & some of the proffs. You may have a proff there at UM that can give you some good pointers or better yet, knows people at a school you wish to apply to.
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Unmarried Visa enquiry - what legal documents are there that can help to prove we've been living together?
Unmarried Visa enquiry - what legal documents are there that can help to prove we've been living together?
My girlfriend and I first met at the start of our college course last year in early September. She had already been here studying for two years and her current student visa (her 2nd one consecutively) runs out in October 2010 - our course ends in July 2010. After a month of dating I began to live with her. Soon after, I moved out of my current abode and in with her. The Landlord was private and we lived in her house. We have a contract with both our names on, but is this contract "official" enough to pass the test as it's not from an estate agent and there is no other record that I can think of? We have since moved on to a new address, again a private landlord. So by the end of next year we would have been living together for 2 years. We both intend to go to University in England, most likely London, obviously things would be a lot easier for both of us if she had an Unmarried Partner visa rather than yet another Student Visa. My current landlord has printed out a piece of paper stating that we live at the address and so if we both sign it, is that then a legally recognised document (good enough for the Home Office preferably) or is there another avenue we should take? The rent we pay is all inclusive so there are no Utilities to prove our residence here though the bank has my new address. The enquiry is with regard to applying for an Unmarried Visa and requirements are that I have been living with my partner together for at least two years and must be able to prove it. Our intention is to live in Colombia next year for around 6 months. What shall we do to prepare for providing evidence of this to add towards our application? Thanks for taking a look!
Immigration - 1 Answers
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The following is from common-law partners applying to immigrate to Canada - but I am sure this list is just as valid anywhere for proof. You just need to find out the details required for the country you are moving to. Columbia is a catholic country - they may not accept common-law couples. You are a common-law partner—either of the opposite sex or same sex—if: You have been living together in a conjugal relationship for at least one year in a continuous 12-month period that was not interrupted. (You are allowed short absences for business travel or family reasons, however.) You will need proof that you and your common-law partner have combined your affairs and set up a household together. This can be in the form of: joint bank accounts or credit cards joint ownership of a home joint residential leases joint rental receipts joint utilities (electricity, gas, telephone) joint management of household expenses proof of joint purchases, especially for household items or mail addressed to either person or both people at the same address.
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My girlfriend and I first met at the start of our college course last year in early September. She had already been here studying for two years and her current student visa (her 2nd one consecutively) runs out in October 2010 - our course ends in July 2010. After a month of dating I began to live with her. Soon after, I moved out of my current abode and in with her. The Landlord was private and we lived in her house. We have a contract with both our names on, but is this contract "official" enough to pass the test as it's not from an estate agent and there is no other record that I can think of? We have since moved on to a new address, again a private landlord. So by the end of next year we would have been living together for 2 years. We both intend to go to University in England, most likely London, obviously things would be a lot easier for both of us if she had an Unmarried Partner visa rather than yet another Student Visa. My current landlord has printed out a piece of paper stating that we live at the address and so if we both sign it, is that then a legally recognised document (good enough for the Home Office preferably) or is there another avenue we should take? The rent we pay is all inclusive so there are no Utilities to prove our residence here though the bank has my new address. The enquiry is with regard to applying for an Unmarried Visa and requirements are that I have been living with my partner together for at least two years and must be able to prove it. Our intention is to live in Colombia next year for around 6 months. What shall we do to prepare for providing evidence of this to add towards our application? Thanks for taking a look!
Immigration - 1 Answers
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The following is from common-law partners applying to immigrate to Canada - but I am sure this list is just as valid anywhere for proof. You just need to find out the details required for the country you are moving to. Columbia is a catholic country - they may not accept common-law couples. You are a common-law partner—either of the opposite sex or same sex—if: You have been living together in a conjugal relationship for at least one year in a continuous 12-month period that was not interrupted. (You are allowed short absences for business travel or family reasons, however.) You will need proof that you and your common-law partner have combined your affairs and set up a household together. This can be in the form of: joint bank accounts or credit cards joint ownership of a home joint residential leases joint rental receipts joint utilities (electricity, gas, telephone) joint management of household expenses proof of joint purchases, especially for household items or mail addressed to either person or both people at the same address.
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
What are my chances of being admitted to Columbia University?
What are my chances of being admitted to Columbia University?
So I live and was born in Colombia, South America. I've always wanted to go to Columbia. I'm a senior in my school. I want to know what my real chances are. I got a letter inviting me to apply to Columbia, and I was so excited. My SAT scores have been: 690 CR 620 Math SAT II: Spanish: 800 Math: 610. I am one of the top five students in my class. I took IBT TOEFL and got 116 out of 120. I'm student council vice president. I'm into Model UN, I've been awarded several times as a delegate, I have been secretary general and chair. I write for my school newspaper. I have been class president twice. I speak French fluently and English very fluently and Spanish is my native tongue. I used to do community service, and even helped found a social awareness club in my school. I've been invited to woman empowerment forums where I've written awarded essays. I know my test scores are underneath what they usually take in. But I believe I have good extracurricular activities. What do you think? Also I work as a summer camp counselor in the US. And I sent a very good recommendation letter from the camp director.
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i think you might have a chance! good luck!
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Will I lose my mind?, I feel my mind racing. Help please!?
Will I lose my mind?, I feel my mind racing. Help please!?
I feel that my mind is racing most of the time, there are so many things in my mind that I feel like I am going to lose it. I have problems sleeping and I have been overeating. I am going to write a short list. I need help, please. -I am incredibly worried about my future. I will graduate in September 2010 and I've had so many plans my entire like and I feel like I won't be able to fulfill them. My dream has been to always do my master's abroad as soon as I graduate. I was sure it was going to be a piece of cake to find a scholarship and it is very complicated and there is no way I fill be able to afford it. -In order to achieve the previous point I have devoted myself to be a great student, my GPA is 4.3/5.0, but I don't have much of a life besides studying. Most of the time I am wondering if I am not wasting my youth, I am 21. -I will attend the University of Oklahoma as an exchange student next semester and I am not 100% sure that I made the right. I am afraid all of it will end up being a nightmare and a mistake. My parents will do a huge effort to send me there and I don't want to be wrong. -The Killers are FINALLY coming to my hometown, Bogota, Colombia on November 15th, but I won't be here. I need help please, I feel like I am going to have a nervous breakdown. I feel like I don't have anyone I can talk to because no one has been taking me seriously lately. Thanks1
Mental Health - 2 Answers
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OK the answer is you are making yourself crazy with this problem. You need to let it go for your own sake and seek medical help as soon as possible.
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Well it sounds like you are having exactly the same sorts of problems I was having a couple of years ago. Basically racing thoughts, anxiety, repetitive thoughts, overeating, difficulties getting to sleep on time. A Chinese traditional medical doctor was able to help me out. I had to do an eye rotation exercise, ensure that I was getting to bed on time (so I could get to sleep by 11pm at latest), and taking an herbal medicine called Gui Pi Wan. His simple explanation to me was that thinking in a driven manner taxes the body just like excessive anger. In this case, when the system that regulates stress from thinking too much gets over taxed you start suffering from excessive anxiety and over eating. Another supporting piece of evidence was that my tongue had some ridges/scalloping around its edge from being slightly swollen. The eye exercise was rotate the eyes 20 times clockwise, then 20 times counter clockwise. Keep the head stationary. Afterwards straighten your neck and tuck your chin in and look straight ahead. The Chinese herbal medicine I took was called Gui Pi Wan. Its fairly cheap, the brand does not seem to matter, and you can buy it online. I was supposed to take around 12 of the small pills in the morning (at least a half hour before eating) and 12 in the evening (before going to sleep) with warm water. You can also massage the inside of your shins from the ankle to the knees. This helps with the condition over time. In my case the massage was pretty uncomfortable at the start. I was supposed to be disciplined and be asleep by 11 pm at latest. I was supposed to avoid sleep during the day if possible (15 min naps were Ok). Also, don't eat sweet fatty foods or sugary foods in general. I tended to crave them when I had the condition, and it actually exacerbates it. Even diet colas were bad since its the sweetness that exacerbates the condition. It would probably be best if you actually got diagnosed by a TCM practitioner before taking he herbs. In Chinese medical terms I was treated for "Spleen dampness caused by over thinking". Another alternative (not as effective) is to eat Lychee fruit when you want anything sweet. It is one of the main ingredients in Gui Pi Wan and even though its sweet, it helps with the condition (I don't know why). I started feeling better after around a week and was pretty much ok after a month. If you would rather work with western medicine you could go to your student health center and they might be able to get you a sleep aid or anti-anxiety medication.
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I feel that my mind is racing most of the time, there are so many things in my mind that I feel like I am going to lose it. I have problems sleeping and I have been overeating. I am going to write a short list. I need help, please. -I am incredibly worried about my future. I will graduate in September 2010 and I've had so many plans my entire like and I feel like I won't be able to fulfill them. My dream has been to always do my master's abroad as soon as I graduate. I was sure it was going to be a piece of cake to find a scholarship and it is very complicated and there is no way I fill be able to afford it. -In order to achieve the previous point I have devoted myself to be a great student, my GPA is 4.3/5.0, but I don't have much of a life besides studying. Most of the time I am wondering if I am not wasting my youth, I am 21. -I will attend the University of Oklahoma as an exchange student next semester and I am not 100% sure that I made the right. I am afraid all of it will end up being a nightmare and a mistake. My parents will do a huge effort to send me there and I don't want to be wrong. -The Killers are FINALLY coming to my hometown, Bogota, Colombia on November 15th, but I won't be here. I need help please, I feel like I am going to have a nervous breakdown. I feel like I don't have anyone I can talk to because no one has been taking me seriously lately. Thanks1
Mental Health - 2 Answers
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OK the answer is you are making yourself crazy with this problem. You need to let it go for your own sake and seek medical help as soon as possible.
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Well it sounds like you are having exactly the same sorts of problems I was having a couple of years ago. Basically racing thoughts, anxiety, repetitive thoughts, overeating, difficulties getting to sleep on time. A Chinese traditional medical doctor was able to help me out. I had to do an eye rotation exercise, ensure that I was getting to bed on time (so I could get to sleep by 11pm at latest), and taking an herbal medicine called Gui Pi Wan. His simple explanation to me was that thinking in a driven manner taxes the body just like excessive anger. In this case, when the system that regulates stress from thinking too much gets over taxed you start suffering from excessive anxiety and over eating. Another supporting piece of evidence was that my tongue had some ridges/scalloping around its edge from being slightly swollen. The eye exercise was rotate the eyes 20 times clockwise, then 20 times counter clockwise. Keep the head stationary. Afterwards straighten your neck and tuck your chin in and look straight ahead. The Chinese herbal medicine I took was called Gui Pi Wan. Its fairly cheap, the brand does not seem to matter, and you can buy it online. I was supposed to take around 12 of the small pills in the morning (at least a half hour before eating) and 12 in the evening (before going to sleep) with warm water. You can also massage the inside of your shins from the ankle to the knees. This helps with the condition over time. In my case the massage was pretty uncomfortable at the start. I was supposed to be disciplined and be asleep by 11 pm at latest. I was supposed to avoid sleep during the day if possible (15 min naps were Ok). Also, don't eat sweet fatty foods or sugary foods in general. I tended to crave them when I had the condition, and it actually exacerbates it. Even diet colas were bad since its the sweetness that exacerbates the condition. It would probably be best if you actually got diagnosed by a TCM practitioner before taking he herbs. In Chinese medical terms I was treated for "Spleen dampness caused by over thinking". Another alternative (not as effective) is to eat Lychee fruit when you want anything sweet. It is one of the main ingredients in Gui Pi Wan and even though its sweet, it helps with the condition (I don't know why). I started feeling better after around a week and was pretty much ok after a month. If you would rather work with western medicine you could go to your student health center and they might be able to get you a sleep aid or anti-anxiety medication.
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