College Definition and 1000 Threads

Hello all. This fall I'm applying to several colleges, the top two of which are Bennington College and Wesleyan University. I'm fairly certain of acceptance to both but as a part of the admissions process I need to submit an analytical paper, passed in and graded by a teacher. Since I wish to...

A few questions about college and finding a "good one"...? 1. What is homework like? Is is more of a read,understand concepts,test thing with some papers instead of the "do problems 1-100 and do this worksheet a la high school"? 2. How hard is it to get into all the class you want? Such as...

I am planning on finishing my Ph.D. in physics in 2009 and am thinking of going directly to teaching which means probably I will end up teaching at a 'community college'. I am interested in people that have done this or are doing it, the good and the bad sides of the job. Please send me PM if...

I have this question: Inside a square ABDE, take a point C so that CDE is an isosceles triangle with angles 15 degrees at D and E. What kind of triangle is ABC? I put C close to the bottom to get my isosceles triangle. According to the answer in back, the triangle ABC is equilateral...

I am currently a sophomore in college, studying mathematics and possibly double majoring in physics. So far, I'm thinking of going to grad school in some field (not sure if it's math, physics, or etc). Right now, I'm wondering if I should study any foreign language at college. I'm already...

I'm beginning my undergrad education this fall. I took AP Calculus in my junior year of high school. My school didn't offer any math after AP Calc and so I haven't done any calc for over a year. Does anyone know any good websites where I can go to review calculus concepts before I start college?

Hi, I finished calculus 1 in college this past year, and I was reviewing it in the summer to make sure I understand it and have a solid foundation for when continue taking math classes this upcoming year. My math has always been lacking a little from my high school past where I never paid...

What is some "basic" college lvl math to start on? I am a junior in high school and I...kinda taught myself enough calculus that I got a 5 on the AP Calc exam.Oddly enough I still get a B in Geometry because I had a 30 HW average and would skip part of tests...LOL So what is the next step...

I'm entering my senior year of HS next year. Right now I'm almost certain I'll be majoring in physics. I haven't taken chemistry yet (I'm taking a double block of that next year) but I don't think it'll really catch my interest like physics. I figure I'll get a degree in physics and then decide...

I am looking for a book to read that will give me a good introduction to astronomy. I am going to be a freshman in college this fall and am looking for a not too advanced but interesting book with good pictures that will provide a good outline of astronomy. Thanks

I was wondering what the difference was between textbooks or books that teach Algebra at different levels (elementary, intermediate etc.) and College Algebra. Do College Algebra textbooks cover all levels of algebra and more, or is this some advanced new algebra. P.S. Not referring to linear...

umm...ive just graduated from high school and gave my sat in june...critical reading 600 and math 760 ( its pathetic...i know) umm...im interested in pursuing something like an astrophysics course. are there any good universities that i can aim for with my score...i also gave AIEEE(all...

I've been at my university for three years and the first two of which I had never run across the pro-german youth movements that I did in my third year. I am not sure why but according to a small minority of people everything german is just better; pencils, rulers, paper, cars, music, etc. I...

I'm in community college at the moment. I'm sure a few of you have witnessed me make a fool of my self goofing-off on the forums not so long ago. But, I'm curious as to what comes... next? As far as math is concerned, that is. After looking through the booklet with the course selections and...

Which colleges are well known for having good engineering, physics programs? I'm going to be a senior in high school and I really love physics but I don't think I can get into the top notch universities like Stanford, Caltech, etc. My SAT scores aren't too good (reasoning: 1970, mathII: 700...

Hello all I would like to study math in college in the hopes of someday becoming a mathematician. I'm going to be a senior in high school with about a 3.4 GPA (taking IB classes). Not great, I know. I self-studied Calculus BC (being in the AB class) and got a 5 on the exam. I also got 5s in...

Look at this article from USA today: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2006-11-16-coaches-salaries-cover_x.htm These coaches have salaries higher than what most college professors make. I know the college athletic industry helps generate revenue for the university, but...

Passing the AP Physics C Tests usually gives credit at college for a similar class. However, I was wondering, if I'm majoring in Physics and did pass the AP Physics C Tests, should I skip the classes in college and move on? Or would it be better to take the classes at a college anyway in order...

OK, well I am just about to finish my first year of college. I'm so happy, but I have several more years ahead of me. I love it so much, but I am very intimidated... I go to a small college, where I know a lot of the people in my classes, but I am the only girl, and I feel I have a lot of...

I'm a high school junior right now( yeah! almost to become a senior). and, I want to be an architect, yet I'm not sure which kind of architect though.. So i have questions about master degrees and etc. I've been researching for colleges and I wasn't sure what those mean, Ph degree ...

Hi I am currently in my last year of school in Ireland and I am hoping to study theoretical physics next year. The problem is there is a few colleges that provide the course but I have no idea which one to choose. The two main ones I am looking at are UCD and Trinity College Dublin. Do either of...

I am new to these forums and I need some guidance. I am a senior in high school and I am interested in studying physics in college. I have always gotten high scores in the math sections of aptitude tests and I was fairly advanced until junior year. I had taken Pre-Calculus in tenth grade but...

I am going to apply to colleges next year and have been told by my counselor to find a list of 4-8 schools that are "good fits." What factors should I consider to find a good fit? I can pretty much picture myself doing well at any type of school. All I am really want is an academic challenge (I...

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here is the problem I couldn't solve, anyone got any idea please help me. thank you very much in advance 1) use double integrals to derive the given formula for the volume of a right circular cone of radius R and height H. the volume of a cone is given by the formula (pi*R^2*H)/3 I...

desperate college student needs help in double integral! here is the problem I couldn't solve, anyone got any idea please help me. thank you very much in advance 1) use double integrals to derive the given formula for the volume of a right circular cone of radius R and height H. the volume of...

Hi I'm a 19 year old student at a community college in Florida. Doring my high school years, making the grade was all it mattered. Cheating on tests and homework was a constant happening. So as you can infer my whole 4 years in high school i prevented my self from learning, and my...

hi, i am in my last high school year. I will apply to college at the end of this year and i am very concerned about my GPA. i am not from mauritius and i never found it very necessary to keep my grades very high. passing averagely was ok for me. Now i am realising that this will affect my GPA...

I am thinking of teaching at some small college physics/math/cosmology/astronomy courses as career. I am not interested in position at research university - simply don't care about applying for grants and pretending I am doing research by publishing crappy papers. Can somebody with teaching...

I'm sorry I've beaten this kind of topic down to death, But I really need to a way to pay for college. This year, I am only able to borrow $5600 ; That amount is not enough to cover tuition for fall, summer and spring classes. My parent cannot borrow any more money for me right now. What I...

I am thinking about joining the air force reserves while continuing to attend college because I am no longer able to borrow money for college. I think the air force would be beneficial for me because I think it would be the perfect opportunity for me to developed my research skills in the Air...

I am attending a small local college for 2 years, due to limited financial resources. After two years, if all goes as planned, I will transfer to a larger school to acertain my bachlor's degree in physics. What are some notable school when it comes to physics? My best bet would be the...

The people from the college I'm applying to me tell me that seeing as I already have a fair amount of knowledge of chemistry and I'm highly interested in it that I should be accepted into the college after my interview alone regardless of the fact I never completed high school. They say that if...

Hi to all the folks. I have always wanted to get in the health care profession but at a managerial position. For this I have been planning to do a healthcare management degree but the problem is that I can only make it online as I have certain responsibilities to look after. What I need is a...

OK, currently I'm not a resident of any state (am a us citizen). I've been out of USA for the past few years, but am coming back for college. I've been admitted in quite a few colleges, but will have to pay OOS tuition for all of them. What do i do for next year? For some states it is a law...

Hi all, I'm a high school junior very interested in math and enrolled in Calculus AB. I've been studying Apostol's Calculus volume one in my own time and plan to take the Calculus BC test. This summer I want to take Calculus III at a local university and then linear algebra concurrently with...

Hi all, I am in poor finance and I would like to attend college. My father died in Vietnam; can I attend college on a government grant? One of my friends told that I could attend college on a government grant because my father died as a result of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War. Is this true and...

I'm sure most of you have college loans to pay , with the exception of a few students who were offered scholarships or grants. Without getting into specifics , how long does it take most of you to pay off your college loans. tuition at my school cost at least 10,000 dollars a year. I know I...

What is a good college in the philadelphia/penn state area for optics.

A techmania is abt to happen in my college so I m planning to compete in nonn working model event.To create a model i need afreaking idea means i want tommake adistinctive model of electrical related stuff.

does anybody have experience with going to college right after junior year. I am a sophmore. Rather bored with high school and think most of it is a waste of time- could spend time better by taking harder classes. i take all honors classes possible and currently taking ap calculus and ap...

I've just started studying electrical engineering in India, and I am in the first year of my studies here. I want to shift to a college in the US, is it possible? As far as I know, my university (GGSIP univ, Delhi), does not have any tie ups with unis abroad.

Anyone remember anything about this college placement test? Ill be a freshman in Chemical Engineering next year and was wondering what its all about(specifically the math section). Difficult? Easy? Any past experiences from any student or graduate who had dealt with it previously? Any...

Hello, I'm a newbie here in the Physics Forums so I'll go ahead and introduce myself. I have my A.S. degree in Engineering from a community college and I've always done well in school. I have a high GPA and have won scholarships and other awards. However, I am in a quandary and am wondering if...

Hi guys and girls I have the following problem: I can't decide where I want to study physics (undergraduate). I've got unconditional offers from Imperial College London for MSci Physics and Theoretical Physics and one from ETH Zurich for Mathematics/Physics (Bachelor/Master; ETH Zurich =...

I'm currently a sophomore in high school, so i really don't need to be thinking about college yet, but i am. I've already got a pretty good idea, well i three actually, of majors i would like in college. I've been thinking computer programming (i'm not sure, is that too specific or not enough?)...

[SOLVED] I'm stuck with college physics My college professor decided he didn't want to teach this chapter on Motion in 2D and 3D so he left us to teach ourselves. My first question is this A stone is catapulted at time t = 0, with an initial velocity of magnitude 19.6 m/s and at an angle of...

i'm working on a multi-year project with my college's chapter of ASME and we're having a little difficulties finding the formulas that we need i found the formula to determine the force in Newtons being exerted by a magnetic field in Newtons, but I am having a lil difficulty with the formula...

Homework Statement A tuning forking vibrates at 512Hz falls from rest and accelerates at 9.80m/s^2. How far below the point of release is the tuning fork when waves of the frequency 485Hz reach the release point? Take the sound of sound in air to be 340m/s. Homework Equations...

If you say math is your strongest area on your college application, what kind of math achievement do they generally look for (schools like Harvey Mudd and Caltech), besides competition math (and given you want to have a "good" chance, however ambiguous that is)? Summer camps? Research? Advanced...