Information About the SCSUT Chemistry Placement Test

Information About the SCSUT Chemistry Placement TestMany students who are entering the College of Science and Technology (SCSUT) need to take the SDSU Chemistry Placement Test. This is a mandatory process that will allow students to compete with other students on their placement. Students who make it through will be able to compete against students from other institutions for awards and scholarships.The SDSU Chemistry Placement Test is considered to be one of the most difficult test that any student has to take for admission into the SCSUT. It is a lot different than other entrance exams like the GMAT, MCAT, and ACT, which have common written tests.The SDSU's test is a more challenging verbal reasoning test that will actually test a student's ability to think logically and come up with the best solution to the problem. A student's knowledge of the subject is also needed in order to score well. This is because the test will include several scenarios where the question is not directly related to the subject matter. Questions can also require more abstract questions that require an individualized thinking ability.Another important aspect to remember is that there is a math requirement on the test as well. Students need to score higher than a 80% to pass. For example, a student with a total score of 64 will only be able to get a 64 out of 60. Of course, if a student gets a perfect score, they will be able to attend an all-day seminar to better prepare them for future college courses.The test will include multiple choice questions and a paper and pencil timed test. Students are required to solve a problem using their own logic, problems should also be solved in groups and for correct answers, students must do the problem without using the help of external resources.The best advice to give students who are taking the testis to take the test early, so that they will have time to study and prepare for the test. Students should also find out what sort of materials are b eing tested on the test. This will allow students to know what materials they can use to effectively pass the test.Those who have scored poorly on the test before being encouraged to continue to apply in the SCSUT in order to improve their scores. However, if students want to guarantee a good grade for their test, then they should also ensure that they do not have any problems with their test scores. This will allow them to avoid any disciplinary actions for cheating, cheating, or excessive writing on the test.

Learn Afresh For Exams With Online Tutors After A Great Spell Of Holidays

Learn Afresh For Exams With Online Tutors After A Great Spell Of Holidays 0SHARESShare Holidaying is part of student life and great holidays are sure to boost one’s spirits. Getting back to studies after a spell of marvelous holidays and facing the ensuing exams is crucial for students. Online tutors rush to your help on such occasions and guide you through your crucial hours of exam prep with easy methods and fruitful suggestions. What do online tutors do for your exam prep? Understanding your capabilities: Even you could not have gauged your plus and minus in learning a subject with such a precision as online tutors do. They help you in the eleventh hour with strategies that show you the gateway to pick up scores in a subject Easy tips for writing strategies and problem solving: Even a genius needs ways and means to express his knowledge or else his attempts in writing an exam go waste. Tutors online explain how to prep for an exam, how to manage your time and what to prep. They give you the prep material as well to make your job easy Reviews and practice sessions: Reviews, feed backs and practice sessions provided by Best online tutoring service providers place you in the track and help you understand the level of your progress .Many of them provide coaching courses in short durations to help you score with ease and redouble your skills in the subject Boosting the confidence: It is but natural to feel hazy and unclear about subject preps after lots of fun and festivity. Tutors online understand your hang overs and refresh your mind with techniques that enhance your confidence in the subject and reassure your learning scales for getting into track without delay It is not just tutoring, online tutoring companies like Tutor Pace undertake. It is rather sharing your educational burden to minimize it and bring forth good benefits like great scores in the oncoming exams. Avail the college online tutoring services to enjoy the benefits. [starbox id=admin]

The Real Secret to Improving Your Bands Sound

The Real Secret to Improving Your Bands Sound Suzy S. Do you want your band to sound even better? (Who doesnt?!) Here, San Diego, CA teacher  Maegan W. shares her secret for improving the groups sound as well as your individual musical skills Do you think a metronome is just a personal preference for some musicians? Are you one of those musicians who KNOWS your time is perfect and unmatched? Well Ive got news for you it probably isnt as spot-on as you think. Most fights in bands are due to someone being off-time, and unable to accept that it is them. The truth is that most people honestly believe they are on time. As a drummer, I learned a long time ago the only way to know for sure how good your timing really is, is to use a metronome. Im not suggesting that you always play, practice, and perform with your metronome not all music calls for that. What I am suggesting is that you take your musicianship to a whole other level, and take your power back! There is no greater feeling than knowing 100% where each note, beat, lick, and fill fits in the time and space of the song. Singer-songwriters and guitar players Im calling you out. I challenge you to use a metronome when practicing and learning songs. I have played with so many amazingly talented musicians, guitar-playing singer-songwriters who performed and sounded fantastic alone, but when it came to a band setting, they were like complete beginners. Dont let this be you. Here are some ideas on how to get comfortable with the metronome as youre singing or playing guitar with your band: 1) Listen to your songs against the click. This will help you to see where everything really lines up, and how much time you actually have to do whatever you want to do or play. 2) Devote at least 10% of your practice routine to practicing with the metronome. I recommend more like 50-90% but baby steps are fine for people not used to practicing with the metronome. 3) If youre in a band, have The Talk. This will hold everyone equally accountable for doing what they can to improve their personal timing, which will improve the bands time as a whole. Also having a group practice where the drummer listens to a click is helpful too. It instantly builds trust and competence. (If there is a problem member that cant admit or see their faults, it may be helpful to have some practices where everyone can hear the click through the speakers, to shine light on what needs extra attention.) 4) Be humble. Learning that your timing sucks can be a hard realization, especially for sensitive musicians. This can bruise the ego and come out as anger. Remember the point is not to be right or make someone feel defeated. The point is to improve your bands sound, as well as individual sound. The metronome is the Truth, and sometimes the Truth hurts. 5) Slow down! The best way to really lock down any song, riff, groove, fill, or solo is to slow way down. Take the tempo down to half or 3/4s of the original tempo and practice in slow motion, to let your brain and muscles learn exactly where everything fits.  Do this until your muscle memory learns the movement of the piece. Then when you speed back up, do it gradually in increments of 5 or 10 bpms until you arrive back at the original tempo. Then push past 10 or 20 bpms so you truly have it mastered. You never know when you will need to play it faster or slower, but with this practice, you will be prepared no matter what the speed. These are just a few ways to incorporate the metronome as youre playing guitar, singing, or whatever part you play in your band. I hope this is helpful and remember, its about taking baby steps. This is not something you just want to brush off. Being a master at time will make you a more valuable musician, and more confident in your skills too. It may be tough at first, but anything worth learning is. Go easy on yourself and/or your band. It is challenging, but I know you can do it! Maegan W. teaches drums, songwriting, and more in San Diego, CA. She earned a degree in Percussion from the Musicians Institute, and has been teaching private lessons since 2004.    Learn more about Maegan here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Jessie Hodge

Excellent Schools for the Very Good Student

Excellent Schools for the Very Good Student ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog This is a guest post byStuart Nachbar, the President of EducatedQuest.com, a leading college admissions blog and guide to the best values in higher education. For more advice and information contact him at stuart@educatedquest.com. I’m often asked: What is a “good” or “excellent” school? It’s not always the one that is the most selective or has students who scored exceptionally high on the SAT or the ACT. Terms such as “quality” and “reputation” are bandied about within higher education, but they have no real meaning. The best way to learn if a school is good or excellent is to do research. You must find the answers to these questions: Does the school engage students early and help them towards an academic direction? Does it effectively guide students to graduation? Does it help students complete their degree with as little debt as possible? And does it provide them with a network that will help them for life? Fortunately, there are numbers that can help you answer these questions. They can be found within resources, including the school itself, that are available for free. These numbers include: The freshman retention rate. Anything over 85 percent is excellent for a liberal arts college. Over 90 percent is excellent for a larger university. That may sound strange at first, subjecting the small school to a lower retention rate, but 15 percent of a smaller number of people is a small number of people. An excellent freshman retention rate is a positive reflection on the admissions office. They admitted a class that was likely to succeed. It is also a positive reflection on academics and student services. The students stay because they’re engaged and happy. Every admissions officer should know their school’s freshman retention rate. If not, ask her for a copy of the school’s most recent Common Data Set. The four-year graduation rate. Only five state-supported colleges and universities have four-year graduation rates in excess of 70 percent: The University of Virginia, The College of William and Mary (VA), The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, The University of Michigan and St. Mary’s College of Maryland. If you are seriously interested in a private college or university, it should be one that graduates students at a rate as good or better than an excellent state school. Again, every admissions officer should know their school’s four-year graduation rate. You can also find it on the school’s Common Data Set. Student indebtedness. The most a student can borrow in Federal Stafford loans, expecting to graduate in four years, is $27,000. One word to people considering a much higher level of debt to attend a “dream” school: don’t. The Project on Student Debt has average student borrower indebtedness for nearly every school. Go to their site, click on the map of the United States in the right hand corner, choose your state and zero in on your school. Alumni base. You want to know how many living alumni a school has, where they live, and where recent graduates prefer to live and work. You want to go to a school where there are alumni who live and work in the same place you want to live and work. Some schools are truly global; others are mainly local. Now suppose you do not have the 4.5 GPA and the 30+ ACT or 1350+ SAT to help you get into an “elite” school or possibly receive a free ride from your home state university. Are there excellent schools for you? Yes--and I’ve made a list to start you off. These private schools retain more than 85 percent of their freshmen, graduate 70 percent or more of their students within four years, and left the average student borrower with less than--or just a insignificant tad over--$27,000 in student loan debt in 2011, the last year data is available. Centre College (KY) Clark University (MA) College of Wooster (OH) DePauw University (IN) Elon University (NC) Furman University (SC) Hillsdale College (MI) Muhlenberg College (PA) Rhodes College (TN) Sewanee, The University of the South (TN) Skidmore College (NY) St. Lawrence University (NY) Taylor University (IN) University of Richmond (VA) Ursinus College (PA) Wheaton College (IL) Williamette University (OR) Wofford College (SC) But numbers tell only part of the story. Every campus community has its own look and vibe. The final decision is hard when you need to consider what a school can do for you and how being there can make you feel. hbspt.cta._relativeUrls=true;hbspt.cta.load(215486, 'e604e3c2-45d4-49ab-84f7-15fb598ef95f', {});

Essential College Foods

Essential College Foods Image via pinterest.com Instant oatmeal. Who does not like oatmeal? Not many people, that is for sure. Not only do you get a healthy serving of oats in under two minutes or less, it comes at a great cost. I tend to look for a variety pack with flavors ranging from maple to brown sugar cinnamon to apple cinnamon and even strawberries and cream. I also cannot stress enough how hearty and filling it is. When debating for a meal to hold you over for a while, consider a bowl of oatmeal. Frozen waffles. From the freezer to the toaster to your plate all in under three minutes. Keep it simple and stress-free with a couple of your favorite brands of frozen waffles with some syrup for a quick and sweet breakfast. Toaster pastries. To many of you, Pop-tarts. However, since this is the budget friendly version, seek out your grocery store’s version of toaster pastries. Lesser quality? Sure, but not too much by and large in my opinion. Also, brown sugar cinnamon is the best flavor and if you disagree feel free to stop reading this now! Here are some quick and easy lunch foods to help you save your money for other fun college activities. Image via Pixabay Sandwiches. Tried and true, sandwiches are a common staple in many college students’ lunch options. The easiest and most traditional? Peanut butter and jelly. Nothing like slapping together two pieces of white bread with some nut butter on one and grape jelly on the other. If you prefer some more protein, buy some lunchmeat and deli slices of cheese to make a quick deli sandwich or sub. Quick and easy for a perfect snack in between classes. Quesadillas. Buy some tortillas, throw some shredded cheese in the middle and just like that you have instant microwaveable quesadillas. To make them even tastier, add in some shredded chicken or pork. A delicious lunch in less than a few minutes. lifelistened.com Soup. My go-to lunch for about a month was a can of cream of chicken with oyster crackers. Soup, in general, is a convenient, microwave-friendly way to have a quick meal while keeping it cheap. Many times cans of soup are a dollar or less and some crackers to go along with it are cheap too. For those of you worried about too much sodium, this may not be the best meal for you but thicker soups will keep you fuller for longer. Time for a fast dinner. Here are some quick, cheap dinners. Image via: SoupAddict Ramen. You knew this would be on here at some point. For a majority of you, you know why ramen is on this list so I will not go too in-depth with this one. All I will say is that Maruchan beef flavored ramen is the basically the equivalent to a five-star meal. emaze.com Frozen pizza. I cannot tell you all how many of my dinners were frozen pizza. If you go to the right store, you can get five to last for a week or two for only about $10. To add some spice to the frozen ‘Za, sprinkle some garlic powder on top to make it taste less like a frozen pizza and more authentic. Image via Thecountrycontessa.com Easy Mac. Another staple for lunch or dinner. Pour some water into the cup of noodles, heat, mix in the DELICIOUS processed cheese packet and just like that you have a quality cup of mac. “Quality” might be a subjective term for some but Easy Mac is a quick fix for those not wanting to make a full meal. Chicken fingers. My personal favorite fast frozen food growing up. Warm up 8-10 on a plate for a few minutes, pop open a bottle of ketchup, and then enjoy. Warm up some fries in the oven as well for a nice, fast meal. What are your favorite foods that are an essential part of your college diet? Leave a comment below and your usual cost. You could give your fellow students a new food or frozen delight to try out!

5 Steps to Acing a Job Interview - TutorNerds

5 Steps to Acing a Job Interview - TutorNerds Succeed in Your Job Interview With These Five Tips                                                               Image via career-intelligence.com The transition from college to the workforce can be fun and exciting but also stressful. You have searched for jobs for a period of time and now you have been selected for an interview. This is pretty exciting and a positive step toward gainful employment. Many things about looking for a job have changed but the interview process is still pretty traditional. Follow these 5 tips in order to ace that interview (READ: What to Consider if You Plan on Going to Grad School). 1. Practice If you are new to interviewing, it is important to practice ahead of time. This is something that people have been doing for decades. Make a list of questions that you think you will be asked or that relate to your field or the company that you are applying to. Write them down on 3 x 5 cards and ask a trusted friend to help you practice. You may know all of the answers by heart but the way you present yourself in a job interview demonstrates a lot about your commitment so take at least 20 minutes to sit down and practice. 2. Prepare You should be highly prepared for your interview. Candidates who show up unprepared or who seem to be unprepared usually don’t get the job (READ: Best Libraries in South Orange County for Studying). Take some time to research the company that you are applying to and answer these questions before going to the interview: What, specifically, will your job title require? What are some of the other jobs and/or services offered by this company? How large is the company? Do they have 5 or 5,000 employees? What is the company’s history? How long have they been around? What is the mission statement? What are the ideals that the company strives to meet? Who runs the company? Most importantly, ask yourself who will be interviewing you. (Hint: The answer is that it could be anyone. Be prepared to impress a person of any background, gender or age.) These are not questions that you need to actually ask at the interview but ones that you should find out for yourself before going to the interview. Always bring a hard copy of your resume to the interview as a courtesy even if the interviewer already has an electronic copy. Be prepared to provide at least two references. 3. Be Original This, of course, is easier said than done. It is important nonetheless. Is there something that makes you who you are as a person? Is there something that would make you a uniquely good employee? If so, then make sure to present this at the interview. If you are applying to work at a veterinary hospital and you have volunteered as a foster kitten provider, be sure to mention it. If you are applying to be a web designer and you have a killer art portfolio, bring it to the interview. 4. Be Honest Always be honest about your past experiences. Employers will always be able to check up on you through social media so make sure that you are honest about what jobs you have had in the past and how many years of experience you have. (Speaking of social media, now would be a good time to delete any photos that you don’t want the whole world to see.) I you are new to the job market talk about your volunteer experiences or your high school job. You can even bring up your extracurricular activities from your college days (READ: How to Make Extracurricular Activities Extra Significant) . If you coordinated movie night for the sociology job, talk about the planning and organizational skills that you used to plan this activity in your free time. It is not, however, necessary to mention that you like to go shopping with friends on the weekend or that you love scary movies. Your personal life is personal and should not be presented at an interview unless it directly relates to the job. 5. Say Thank You Always say thank you. I can’t stress this enough. You have taken time out of your day which is why the interviewer will say ‘thank you for coming in today’. The interviewer has also taken time out of his or her day so you should thank them in return. The etiquette is as follows: Say ‘thank you for taking time out of your day to talk with me’ (or similar) upon completing your interview. Email the following day to say thank you in writing and ask the company if they would like any additional information from you. (Candidates used to send hand written thank you notes. If you can easily obtain a postal address [such as from the company website] then do this. Some employers prefer not to directly advertise their address these days and if this is the case then a follow up email should serve just fine.) All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at info@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about. Applying to a university? Our La Jolla college admissions consultants offer interview preparation help. Sign up today!

Five Tips for Landing an Internship in Your Field of Study

Five Tips for Landing an Internship in Your Field of Study Internships are paid or unpaid experiences in your career field. They are normally short-term opportunities for students looking to gain skills in their job fields. Sometimes these internships can lead to jobs; other times, they are just a great way for a student to experience what it's like to work in a field. Landing an internship is key to future career success. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you get a stellar internship. 1. Network Networking is one of the best ways to land a job or internship in your field. Knowing the right people can help you in both the long term and the short term. By networking, you can get to know people who might put in a good word for you if you apply for a job or internship. Network, keep contact information, and use social media designed for professionals. You never know who might be able to help you when the time comes. 2. Talk with your advisor Part of your academic advisor's job is to help students look for internships. Talk with your advisor to see what suggestions he/she has. Your advisor may even be in contact with people who want to offer internships to students. 3. Look at job boards Looking at local job boards is an excellent way to scope out internships. These days, many companies post internship openings on local job sites. These internships are applied to just like regular jobs. Keep your eyes peeled, and do frequent searches for internships in your field. 4. Contact employers Be proactive by seeking out which companies you'd like to do an internship for. Research the companies you'd like to work with, and get in contact with them. This is also a good way to carve out your own niche. Tell the company what you'd like to do for it and ask if you can spend some time as an intern there. 5. Job Shadow Job shadowing with a person or company could also help you get your foot in the door. Spend a day shadowing someone who has a job that interests you. If you enjoy your day of job shadowing, ask the person or company about the potential to further your experience through an internship.