Recent content by Newtonsenigma

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    Schools Unlocking Creativity: How Technology is Revolutionizing Academic Scholarship

    The last time I was enrolled was 5 years ago and I had a few 'F's. but my new gpa is 2.0. I'm going to retake those classes when they become available. But, funny tid-bit, I got an F in introductory algebra( I was working and never bothered dropping) but was able to enroll in a technical math...
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    Schools Unlocking Creativity: How Technology is Revolutionizing Academic Scholarship

    for one I had to see a counsellor to do that I had to bs my way because I hadn't taken the placement test. That involved showing up at the office around 0500. They didn't do appointments and there was a limited number of slots available for that day. Filled out an academic success contract, take...
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    Schools Unlocking Creativity: How Technology is Revolutionizing Academic Scholarship

    I've come across that quite a bit. Just to get enrolled there were so many hoops I've had to jump through, success contracts and the like. If I do well this coming semester all the bans on units will be lifted as well as financial aid being awarded. So I know all about the discrimination against...
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    Schools Unlocking Creativity: How Technology is Revolutionizing Academic Scholarship

    Not worthwhile for the parent but the encouragement of something the child finds worthwhile. So many times the parents live vicariously through the child and that child grows up doing something that they don't care too much for. I was pushed growing up to get into the medical field. I honestly...
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    Schools Unlocking Creativity: How Technology is Revolutionizing Academic Scholarship

    I remember being fresh out of high school having a full-time job and going to college. I was making decent money and I really didn't care too much for more school (I only enrolled because my parents wanted me to). I spent the next 5 years traveling the country working dead-end jobs that I didn't...