Cars!!!

From cheap ….

to ordinary …

to Extraordinary!!!

Car#11991 Acura Integra

1991 Acura Integra

• Fast Facts:– Name: 1990 Acura

Integra– Manufactured by: Acura– Price: $600-$2000– Fuel Economy:

Estimated 23 mpg for city driving and 30mpg on the highway

• Features:– Sunroof

– Leather upholstery

• Insurance based on 17 year old single, female with no traffic tickets driving this car using State Farm has to pay $200-$235 a month for Basic Coverage ( )

Car #2: 2010 Smart Fortwo

2010 Smart Fortwo

• Fast Facts:– Name: 2010 Smart Fortwo– Manufactured by: Smart, a

branch of the French company Daimler AG

– Price: $11990-$20990– Fuel Economy: Estimated

33 mpg for city/suburban driving

• Features:– Convertible

– Leather upholstery

– Leather steering wheel

– AM/FM radio and CD player

• Insurance based on 17 year old single, female with no traffic tickets driving this car using State Farm has to pay $200-$235 a month for Basic Coverage ( )

Car #3: 2009 Porsche 911 Turbo 2dr Cabriolet!!!!!

2009 Porsche 911 Turbo 2dr Cabriolet

• Fast Facts:– Name: 2009 Porsche 911

Turbo 2dr Cabriolet– Manufacturer: Porsche– Price: $87000– Fuel Economy: Estimated

18 mpg for city/suburban driving

• Features:– Hits 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds

– 9 speaker sound system

– 6.5” screen

– AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD/MP3 player

– on-board computer

• Insurance based on 17 year old single, female with no traffic tickets driving this car using State Farm has to pay $485-$565 a month for Basic Coverage ( )

Which College Should I Attend?

Hmm…..Let’s Have A Look…

College #1: Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University

• Public or Private?

Public• Located in Bowling Green, Ohio

– Population:29, 636

• Online Degrees: Bachelor’s

Master’s

Certificates• Degrees offered: Bachelor’s

Master’s

Doctoral

School Spirit• Mascot:

In 1927 the Bowling Green State University were known as “the Normals” for its teaching program. That same year the nickname was changed to falcon since it was more fierce sounding. Later in 1950 the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity came up with Freddie the Falcon and he debuted in 1950. BGSU now had an official mascot. In 1966 Mrs. Freddie Falcon was introduced and then re-emerged as Frieda Falcon, Freddie’s sister. Although it would be common sense to have a girl be the original Mrs. Falcon, the first mascot was a male student by the name of Bob Taylor.

• Colors:Burnt orange and dark brown

Student Body

Ethnic Breakdown

1%1%12%

3%

78%

2%3%

AmericanIndian/AlaskanIndian

Asian/PacificIslander

Black/Non-Hispanic

Hispanic

White/Non-Hispanic

Non- ResidentAlien

Unreported

Gender Breakdown

46%

54%

Male Female

Applying to BGSU

• Application Requirements:– $40 fee or official school waiver– SAT or ACT scores. ACT is

preferred and the writing portion is recommended although not required. International students do not have to submit these results

– Official high school transcript

– Email: choosebgsu@bgsu.com

• Things Taken into Consideration for Admission:

– High school coursework and curriculum

– SAT or ACT results– Class rank

– Other Noteworthy though less important:

• Underrepresented minorities• Athletic abilities• Socioeconomic factors• Artistic/musical talents

Applying to BGSU

• BGSU suggests the following high school program for prospective students although it is not required:

– 4 years of English– 2 years of Foreign Language– 3 years of Math– 3 years of Science (2 lab

sciences)– 3 years of Social Studies– 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts

• Admitted Student Stats(Fall 2008):– (ACT) Enrolled Students with less than

15=1.4%; 16-20= 36.2%; 21-25= 47%;

26-36= 15.4%

– (GPA) Enrolled Students with less than 2.0=4=.1%; 2.0-2.499=215=7.1%;

2.5-2.99=869=28.9%; 3.0-3.49=1016=33.8%;3.5-4.0=905=30.1%

– Applicants: 10,440

Admitted:8989 (86%)

Enrolled: 3094

$$$$$$$$

• Tuition and Fees (08-09):– Out-of-State: $16, 368– In- State: $9060

• Room: $4220• Board: $2800• Books and Supplies: $1174• Other: $3152

• Financial Aid:Bowling Green participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. They also have a financial aid calculator on their website that estimates how much money a student is eligible for.

BGSU also offers scholarships based on academics, talent, and service. Grants are handed out to the needy families. Both do not need to be repaid. Loans on the other hand must be repaid. BGSU employs students and this allows them to slowly pay off some debt. Working students earn at least $7.30 an hour and work 10-15 hours per week.

Academics• Major #1: Neuroscience

– English Composition– Foreign language – Science and Math (45hrs) in two or

more areas– 4 Social Science courses– 4 courses in Arts and Humanities

(1 literature and 1 fine art)– 32 combined hours in Intro to

Neuroscience, Intro to Behavioral Neuroscience, General Psychology, Concepts in Biology II

– 20 hours in electives ranging from animal behavior to sensory ecology

– Optional: Biochemistry or chemistry

– A 2.0 is needed for graduation

• Major #2: Chemistry– English Composition– Foreign language – Science and Math (45hrs) in two or

more areas– 4 Social Science courses– 4 courses in Arts and Humanities (1

literature and 1 fine art)– 44 combined hours in chemistry

oriented classes that have been pre-outlined.

– 15 combined hours in University Physics I and II, and Calc. and Analy. Geometry II

– Optional: by 7 taking other courses that can be 2-6 hours one is eligible for certification by American Chemical Society

– A 2.0 is needed for graduation

Academics

• Change of Major:– A student wishing to change

majors must consult the College office and an advisor will be assigned.

– Certain grade requirements must be met before approving a transfer to different college of BGSU. The assigned advisor will help the student change their plans accordingly.

– It is up to the intended college to approve the transfer. The student will be informed whether or not the request is approved.

• Tutoring– It is up to each individual

college within BGSU to provide tutoring.

– Most of the time, the college will assign a graduate student to assist the undergraduate.

Student Life• There are many clubs and

sororities that students at NYU can join:– Civic Action Now

– Latino Student Union

– Latino Dance Association

– Photo Club

– Pre-Vet Medical Association

– Golden Key Honour Society

– Phi Eta Sigma

– Chess Club

– Ultimate Frisbee

– Alpha Phi

• Programs and Events:– Leadership Academy= half day

conference where fellow students develop leadership skills.

– Student Leaders Retreat= 2 day retreat where all leaders of major student organizations design plans and networks to lead their group in an efficient manner.

– Family Weekend= October 22-24 (or the weekend of)

College #2: New York University

New York University

• Public or Private?

Public• Located in New York City, New York• Degrees offered: Certificates

Diploma Associate Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral

School Spirit

• Mascot:A personified violet was NYU’s mascot that was adopted in 1983. A year later however, it was changed to the BobCat. The original mascot (the Violet) wore a skintight green body suit. Its arms were in the shape of leaves and the student representing it wore a purple petal necklace.

• Colors: Violet and white

Student Body

Demographics

4% 8%1%

30%

43%

3%11%

African American

Hispanic

Native American

Asian American

White

Multiracial

Other/NotReported

High School Make-up in NYU

63.50%14.90%

10.60%

10.90% 0.10%

Public Private Parochial

International Home Schooled

Applying to NYU• Application Requirements

– Required Testing:• SAT Reasoning Test

or• ACT (with Writing)

or • 3 SAT subject tests (literature

or humanities, math or science, my choice just not language)

or• 3 AP Exam Scores (literature

or humanities, math or science, my choice just not language)

– $65 application fee or official school fee waiver

– Official high school transcript– High school report/ counselor

recommendation form– Teacher recommendation form– Personal Statements/ Essay

More Information:nyuad.admissions@nyu.edu.

Applying to NYU

• NYU suggests the following high school program for prospective students although it is not required.

– Four years of English – Three to four years of

Mathematics – Three to four years of

History/Social Studies– Two to three years of one foreign

language (ancient or modern) – Three to four years of Laboratory

science

• Admitted Student Stats (2009)– 64% in top 10th of graduating class;

92% in top quarter of graduating class; 100% in top half of graduating class

– 32% had H.S GPA of 3.75 and higher; 37% had H.S. GPA between 3.5 and 3.74; 18% had H.S. GPA between 3.25 and 3.49; 12% had H.S. GPA between 3.0 and 3.24; 1% had H.S GPA between 2.5 and 2.99

– Number of Early Decision: 2979• Admitted: 29.4%

– Number of Applications: 36994• Admitted: 29.4%

$$$

• Room and Board:– $6620- $13862 (depending

on the hall)

• Tuition:– $38, 765 per year

• Financial Aid:– All Students are automatically

entered to receive merit based scholarships. However, a few require another form for completion.

– Most students receive financial aid– All scholarships are given out do

not have to be repaid. Such as:• Martin Luther King Jr. , Scholar’s

Program

• Lewis Rudin City Scholars

• Phi Theta Kappa

• AnBryce Scholarships

• ARCH

• Paths to Peace

Academics• Major #1: Neuroscience:To declare as a major:

First three courses in Biology

Calculus I

2 chemistry courses

1 psychology course

To graduate (with a C or better)7 courses in Neural Science (29 pts) or 6 courses and Physics II

3 courses in Biology (12 pts)

2 courses in Chemistry (12 pts)

1 course in Psychology (4 pts)

1 course at the Calculus level in mathematics (4 pts)

1 elective course in either Biology or Experimental Psychology. (4 or more pts)

• Major #2: Physics

The required courses for the B.A. Major (Calculus I,II,III ), including one of the Physics electives

Two courses in chemistry at or above the level of General Chemistry I, II

A course in biology at or above the level of Principles of Biology or in chemistry above the level of General Chemistry II

It is possible to double major in physics an a related subject such as chemistry, economics, biology, etc.

Academics

• Change of Major– Usually if the student who

wants the change has to fill out a form for the school they are attending. If they want to transfer to a different section of NYU they must fill out the internal admissions application available at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

• Tutoring– Each individual school at NYU

has their own tutoring program. Some meet four times a week with 15-20 students and to see the tutors, a teacher must refer the student. Other programs ask that the student fill out a request form and the appointments are made by the student and availability.

Student Life

• There are many clubs and sororities that students at NYU can join:– Lambda Upsilon Lambda

– Sigma Iota Alpha

– Psychology Club

– Media Studies Club

– Economics Club

– Yoga Club

– Saving Mothers

– Unite for Sight

– Painting Club

College #3: Columbia University

in the City of New York

Columbia University• Public or Private?

Private• Member of the prestigious Ivy League• Degrees offered: Bachelor’s

Master’s

Doctoral

Located in New York City which a population of 8,363,710

School Mascot• “Roar-ee” the Lion was officially

adopted on October 15, 2005. The name was chosen at random out of 12 student entries at a game against Yale. However, the lion itself was adopted in 1910.

Columbia Athletics Logo

School Spirit

• Columbia school colors are Columbia Blue (a type of light blue) and white. These colors may be substituted by other colors of the same shade depending on the background.

• The official Columbian logo is an

embellished crown. This crown can

come in Columbia blue, a darker blue,

or black such as this one:

Student Body (2008)Total Student Population

7495

13502

2199

Undergraduates Graduates Professional

Demographics of Full-Time Students

59350

1115

2613

701

685

839

African American9%

American Indian1%

Asian American17%

Caucasian 39%

Hispanic American11%

International 10%

Not Specified 13%

Undergrad Gender Breakdown

3413

3183

Male 52% Female 48%

Applying to Columbia

• Application 1: Autobiographical information $75 application fee (or official school fee waiver)

• Application 2Lists and descriptions of achievements, activities, interests, employment and summer activities One short answer response describing one’s interest in Columbia One personal statement

• High School InformationAn official high school transcript (from all schools attended) One high school counselor’s recommendation and school profile Completed Mid-Year School Report

• Required TestingSAT and/or ACT exams Two SAT Subject Test scores English proficiency examination score (if necessary)

• Two Teacher Recommendations These recommendations must be from a teacher who taught the applicant in academic subjects

“Requirements”• Columbia University suggests

the following high school program for prospective students although it is not required.– Four years of English

literature and composition – Three to four years of

Mathematics – Three to four years of

History and social studies – Three to four years of one

foreign language (ancient or modern)

– Three to four years of Laboratory science

• Admitted Student Stats– about 93% of accepted

students were in the top 10% of their graduating class; 98% were in the top 20% of their class.

– The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1410 and 1540 on the Math and Critical Reading portions of the SAT.

– The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 2110 and 2300 on the Math, Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT.

– The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 31 and 34 on the ACT.

These scores reflect the achievements of the current freshman class, but they are not required by the college. No GPA is requiredEither although the average GPA is a 3.9

More Information• Office of Undergraduate Admissions :

Columbia University in the City of New YorkOffice of Undergraduate Admissions212 Hamilton Hall, Mail Code 28071130 Amsterdam AvenueNew York, NY 10027

ugrad-ask@columbia.edu

• Admitted Class of 2013– Applied: 21,273

• Early Decision: 2441

– Accepted: 1897• Early Decision:486

$$Tuition, Room and Board$$

• Average Tuition (2009-2010):

$39,296• Average Room and Board

(2009-2010):

$9,980

• Financial aid is need- based. This means that no help is given based on academics, talent, or athletics.

• Columbia offers 55 million dollars in financial aid each year.

• About 50% of Columbia students receive financial aid.

• About 97% of financial aid recipients come from families with incomes of $1-$89,9999

Academics

• My Choice Majors:– 1st: Neuroscience

• At CU, this major is• If a bachelor’s degree is

attained, one can enter the medical world as a laboratory research to a pharmaceutical representative.

• If higher education is pursued, I can earn anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 dollars a year.

• My Choice Majors– 2nd: Civil Engineering

• I can earn anywhere from 52,000- 115,00 dollars with a bachelor’s degree.

• Change of Major:– Fill out a CC Change of

Major/Concentration Form and take it to your adviser

or– SEAS Change Major/Minor Form,

get the required departmental signature, and take it to your adviser.

Academics• To Major in Neuroscience:

– One year of general chemistry– 5 Biology classes– 5 Psychology classes

• To Major in Civil Engineering:– Classes in English Composition,

computer science, math, chemistry, physics, environmental engineering, geotechnical/ structural engineering, and of course, civil engineering

To attain a bachelor’s degree, grades of C- or higher must be achieved

• Online Courses:CU offers the most online courses out of the 8 Ivy League schools. They offer programs for Master’s and Doctorate degrees as well as certificates many different subjects.

• Tutoring:Tutoring is available through Columbia Tutoring and Translating Agency, however there is a fee. All of its employees are CU alumni. A more economical option is the Academic Success Program (ASP) sponsored by CU. To receive help, the Student must request a tutor in anysubject by the midpoint of the semesterand they will be notified of tutoringarrangements (usually groups of 3-5) soonafterwards. If the student anticipates they will need help, they need to request a tutor as soon as possible.

Student Life…Outside of Books (yes it exists!)

• ClubsThere are many clubs and sororities that

students at CU can join:

Students for Economic and Environmental Justice

Productive Outreach for WomenCampaign to End the Death PenaltyAction for Immigrant RightsModel United Nations

Freedom SchoolKappa Alpha Theta Sorority

Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority