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All the models are switching over by 2007. Whether this actually happens by then will have to be seen. Middle of 2006 I would start looking at the powermac and powerbooks to switch. As far as specs go, it is nearly impossible to tell. In gaming ppc chips won't touch i386 chips. However, when...

The difference in learning mathematics more in depth really is the type of students taking the class. I had to know many proofs of theorems on limits, continuity and differentiation. Learning calculus without knowing the proofs seems alien to me. However, I went to a magnet school that...

Without help he probably would have got the wrong nanswer. These wrong answers would probably lower their score. I don't believe you can use somebody who could not figyre out how to simplify a problem for his homework. For good grades the answer has to be right. At least at the schools I have...

First off, thank you mathwonk. My only beef was with the 2nd and 3rd posts. I like the contributions you are making. My only objection is that if you do end up with some blemishes that you were capable of not having then you could be missing out. In high school I knew this brilliant kid...

To access the essays go to the undergraduate admissions sections. And most of the times it's under how to apply. At MIT I actually had to download an app. It was on there though. Pick 1 of the 2: Essay A Life brings many disappointments as well as satisfactions. Tell us about a time in...

I'm not sure. However, a quick google search brought this up: provide a consolidated solution for the collection, analysis, reporting, and managing of all telecommunication and network data, significantly improving performance and reducing all associated costs. Managing everything from...

Sure you should do it for the physics itself. No one is denying that. However, you should still try for your best. Don't blow off grades because doing homework would be a waste of your time for other subject matter. Mathwonk, are you ok. The connotation I get from your post seems to be...

misskitty: For undergrad test scores are one of the best indicators out there, along with letters of recomendation. I had to have 3 letters for my application. Build up a good relationship with some teachers and show them you care about school. 1-3 letters is all you will need. Another one is...

I forgot to add this. Without the dongle you get Lightwave discovery edition. Which is Lightwave without some features and a very limited save feature. It sounds like this is what you had.

For starting out blender definitely is not a bad modeler. There is another free modeler that seemed to have picked up steam called wings3d. I have not tried it though. Do a google search for cgtalk. It is a very good graphics community. You can even participate in monthly challenges. It will...

Your book probably has a table of the concepts you need such as. d(x)sinX = cosX d(x) cosx = -sinx d(x) tanx = sec^2x d(x) secx = secx tanx d(x) cotx = -csc^2x d(x) cscx = -cscx cot x Are these what you were looking for?

I use Lightwave. I enjoy it also. Like Maya it has a scripting language. If you are interested in the math check into these. There are some amazing physics demos done on LW. If you do not get an education discount then LW is cheaper, I believe. Although if you go through the academic superstore...

I'm still lost on the idea that we care too much about scores. It's all part of the entrance. Blame the system. Guidance counselors really should not be telling you what to do next.That is too much responsibility. Mine were just there to help out in selecting classes to help me get where I...

My physics teacher did the same. We had a mix of kids either in trig or calc. So, she wanted to help the calc kids out. However, it did not take long for everyone to basically know how to do a derivative. Stuff like the chain rule was still unknown of. It made it somewhat understandable though...

What I got from this guys post is that he never knew just how much of an impact those tests have on your college apps. I know after doing mine I was thinking 'damn, I really should've done this.' It's more of advice along the lines of 'I've done this before. Here is what I learned.'