San Francisco: 2011

Friday, July 8, 2011

What are some really good art and or music schools in L.A. or San Francisco.?

What are some really good art and or music schools in L.A. or San Francisco.?
it would be no problem moving to both places because i already live in california. im mostly good at drawing and painting and i don't want to go to a vocational school. also with my music im a singer and i play guitar and violin. :)
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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in L.A. go to OTIS for Toy Design.. otherwise i would go to CCA or Art Center.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

What are some top rated art schools in california?

What are some top rated art schools in california?
i live in Los a ngelesbut I want to live in san francisco. I am a sophmore in high school and an aspiring artist. what schools are best for art. it could be anywhere but preferably san francisco. i know about the academy of arts but many say they are overrated.
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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http://uscolleges.undonet.com - try this one. It has brief resumes for all California art schools, how much average grade should you have and some useful tips to apply.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Good School of Architecture in California???

Good School of Architecture in California???
Hi, I am a junior in high school and am taking up an interest in studying architecture in college. Does anybody have any knowledgeable information about good architecture schools in California and/or the west coast. I live in the San Francisco bay area and would prefer to stay on this side of the country. I have around a 3.8 weighted GPA and 1210 SAT 1 score (reading+math). What would be a good school for me?? Thanks!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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USC! They have a great program! They have: --Bachelor of architecture --Bachelor of Ladscape Architect --Bachelor of Science in architectural studies --Bachelor of Science in civil engineering w/ an emphasis on building science. The second link is what you need to apply and hopefully get in! USC is private, but if you want to go the public university route b/c USC IS expensive, then go the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo way. For Cal Poly, look at the area, too. Personally, I'm a city girl, so I could never live in SLO! Best Wishes! God Bless!

Thursday, June 30, 2011

If I go to University in an outside state, Can I still apply to Med School in California and get a good chance?

If I go to University in an outside state, Can I still apply to Med School in California and get a good chance?
I want to go to a college in Oklahoma or Arizona for personal reasons. I then want to either transfer back to a University of California or just apply to Medical School to UC Davis, or UC San Francisco, or UCLA. Will they be biased to me and not take me cause I will be applying from out of state? Also, I am in High school and I have 2 college classes. Do Medical schools look at these college classes that will be on my high school transcript? to the second answer : lets say hypothetically that i am not a california resident.
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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No. Attending college out of state will not hurt your chances of being accepted by a California medical school. Medical schools will not ask to see your high school transcript, but if the college classes you have taken while in high school are relevant to science and medicine, you can mention them somewhere on your med school applications.
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If the college classes are on a high school transcript only then no they will not ask for that transcript. If it's on a college transcript they will ask for it though, even if you took the course while you were in high school. As long as you're a CA resident, I don't think it makes a difference to medical schools in CA that you went to an undergrad not in CA. Edit then, just saw your update. If you were never a CA resident then you will just be treated as out of state, regardless.
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Med schools don't care about what state you went to college in, they only care about GPA and test scores. I doubt you will get into med school though, you don't seem to be a bright person.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

San Francisco State University ?

San Francisco State University ?
I would like to know how difficult it would be for a non resident of California with a less than wonderful high school GPA to get into San Francisco State University. I do have extra curricular activities and a pretty good portfolio.
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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You would need at least a 2.5 GPA, which translates to at least C's in your college prep. classes, e.g. math, science, and english. The CSU system is pretty lenient though and will sometimes let you make up courses you need online. As for extra curricular stuff it unfourtanetly doesn't really weigh in at CSU's. The application is really straightforward, no essays or anything. Good luck and if you don't make it, don't worry. Community college isn't a bad way to start and time goes by really quick. Not to mention you save a lot of money and really get to figure out what you want to major in.
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Eh, shouldn't be too hard, SFSU is not too rigorous to get into. Be mindful that it is largely a commuter school so it may be odd to come from OOS

Sunday, June 26, 2011

What does it take to become a sonogramer?

What does it take to become a sonogramer?
Im going into my third year or college for nursing and its not working out for me. Im thinking about going to a school for becoming a sonogramer. Can anyone give me some information about this career? Any school suggestions in northern california-San francisco area? Do you like the job? I need as much information as possible before i switch. Thank you
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Most programs will require that you've already completed an allied health certification program such as radiology technician or RN before you can enter the DNS program. It's an advanced level certification program. http://www.ardms.org/default.asp?ContentID=209 is some good information about the field. http://www.caahep.org/Find-An-Accredited-Program/ has a search function for accredited programs. Before you bail out on that RN program make sure that you can get into a DNS program without already have a completed credential. Also know that an RN with a DNS certification/registry is a valuable commodity. Most obstetricians would rather hire an RN with DNS than to hire two people, for example. That also makes it difficult for some DNS folks to find a job without some other related certification (such as radiology) because the employers would rather hire someone that can do more than one job. Add: Kristen, a stenographer is a person that takes dictation using shorthand. There used to be a lot of them back before we had tape recorders and when businesses had pools of secretaries. Back in the 50's and 60's a lot of women learned stenography in high school and at local "business college". It's pretty much a dead skill now - along with keypunch and typewriters. A sonographer is a person that uses diagnostic electronics to make images using ultrasound. You don't "need" any particular degree but can become qualified in several ways including associates, bachelor's, and master's degrees and certificate programs just as in nursing, lab science, rad technology, etc... As with most areas of allied health; the higher the education, the more you can expect decision making autonomy, higher responsibility, and the resulting higher pay.
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Contact your local community college you do not earn a 4 year degree for a stenographer position. Since you are in a nursing program I am sure that you can transfer many of the classes you need to the community college form your 4 year university. THe community college will be able to tell you everything you must know in order to complete your degree and they have very good placement opportunities. Also if you ever wanted to finish your nursing degree you will be in some sort of practice. Hope this helps good luck!

Friday, June 24, 2011

good acting schools in California?!?

good acting schools in California?!?
I'm 13 and I want to go to a good, affordable acting school that focuses on both film and stage acting. I live in Piedmont, California but San Francisco, Berkley, and oakland are near by. Please help me! i didn't mean performing arts high schools or anything... i meant acting classes.
Theater & Acting - 1 Answers
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You are naive. And you are too young for acting school. They are not both good and affordable. Best to do some local plays first and find out if you are any good or not. Lots of plays. Lots of them. Any good stage actor can act on film.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

What is in-between San Francisco and Los Angeles?

What is in-between San Francisco and Los Angeles?
After high school my friends and I wish to move to California, we live in NY atm. One of my friends wants to go to Berkeley and I want to go to UCLA. Whats a good midway place to set our sights on?
San Francisco - 4 Answers
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You're joking right? That's like saying, a friend want to live in NYC and another wants to live in Chicago, what's the best midway place? Uh Cleveland? Pittsburgh? Seriously. It's like 400 miles between the bay and LA. What you'll live 200 miles in between and commute 200 miles? Okay, there's like Santa Maria on the coast which is okay but nothing like the Bay or LA. There's Fresno and Bakersfield in the middle, but seriously? They are small farming communities. You guys better pick one or the other not in between. That's like King Solomon saying, I'll just cut the baby in half and each parent can take a half. Don't compromise! One of you just take Southwest Airlines for $150 and alternate each weekend or something. Plus, seriously, you move to college and you'll have new friends and I don't care how close you were, you'll forget each other.
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San Francisco San Jose Bakersfield Los Angeles
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san luis obispo, or morrow bay, or something on the central coast. don't go inland, stay on the coast.
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You can't do that or I just wouldn't recommend it. California isn't small like New York, it's huge. There's about a 6 hour drive from the Bay Area to the Los Angeles Area. I'm afraid you guys have to either separate or agree to go to the same school.

Monday, June 20, 2011

WHATS BETTER.. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL or TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!!??

WHATS BETTER.. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL or TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!!??
i live in california and in our area (san francisco, san jose, plao alto.....) we have some great football teams including De La Salle which has been the number one football team in the country. But can Texas football compete??
Football (American) - 16 Answers
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Of course. What is so great about California's football teams? Alabama is probably good too.
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California high schools have a much bigger pool of athletes going all over the country than Texas.
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EVERYTHING IS BIGGER AND BETTER IN TEXAS!!
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Neither, the Altoona, Pennsylvania Mountain Lions are the best team.
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all i can say is that they take Football too seriously down in the south... they worship football. Have you seen Varsity Inc. on ESPN? anyways... i think talent wise its at even par. Same goes with Florida. Them 3 states constitutes to many NFL superstars of today. ..ok, im from CA and i played HS ball, so ill be biased and say CA is better :P
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I think Texas takes their high school football to an insane level. Even though I think it is highly unhealthy how they treat their high school athletics, I think they might be better based on their emphasis. Besides, what else are they going to do in Texas?
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Is this a serious question? Texas High School Football is almost as big as college football is to Alabama! You go to a gas station in Texas and they sale little booklets on high school football teams. Rosters, coaches, past records, etc. This is no contest. A better question would be if Texas was better than Alabama, Florida, or Pennsylvania high school football. Where did California come from?
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I've heard people talking about this. Honestly, I have to believe Texas high schools have more tradition in football, though they may not be better. Despite the talent of the players, football in Texas is serious business and I doubt any other state pays as much attention to it as Texas does. And most of the high school football movies are set in Texas. :D
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Tom Brady- California Ladanian Tomlinson- Texas Drew Brees- Texas Reggie Bush- California Peyton Manning- Louisiana Brett Favre- Mississippi Tony Romo- Wisconsin It doesn't matter what state you played HS football in. Texas and California are the two biggest, so of course they have the most players.
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Texas might take it more seriously... but that's the fans. Talent wise, CA is above and beyond.
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NFL!!
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California is way better and the reason is because they are good despite not having middle school football to teach kids fundamentals prior to getting into high school. This gives California a huge upside to work with once they get to the next level.
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We have great high school football team in California, but people here don't take football as seriously as people from the South.. High school football, should be for recreational sports for students to compete, not as religious like ritual..
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Michigan high school football duh
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California has money which can buy state of the art facilities and recuits but they still lack the talent. Californians are usually softer and weaker which explains the pathetic nature of the PAC10. Texas football blows Cal football out of the water.
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Neither. The high schools in Florida play a better brand of football than either Texas or California. That's a fact. You can look it up. Money and population and climate determine who's best. Those three states have an overwhelming amount of those assets. That's a fact. You can look it up. Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, and Louisiana each are only slightly behind the top three. That's a fact. You can look it up. Seriously, I have had the privilege to referee high school football in both Texas and Florida, though not California. I feel that the difference in Texas and Florida is outside the lines. Talented players are abundant in both states but the Texas schools generate far more student and community support and participation than do the Florida schools. Drill teams, bigger bands, more cheerleaders, and far more community involvement are a way of life in the Lone Star state.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

I'm a smart student but I want to attend San Francisco State University, should I?

I'm a smart student but I want to attend San Francisco State University, should I?
I'm a smart student but I want to attend San Francisco State University, should I? Hello, I am a senior in High School and I'm on the verge of filling applications to Colleges. I really want to attend San Francisco State University but I hear it is a very mediocre school. I want to attend this school because I want to have a college experience in this city. However, I am scared that the academics of this school isn't up to par. So the question is should I? I want to major in business by the way. My "Resume"- 4.0 GPA Around a 1600 SAT score Played sports In ASB Honor/ AP classes Division 1, California Recognized High school Over 100 community service hours. Current Location: San Diego I love San Francisco, but should I resort to this school?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Well, quality of education depends on what you want to do. You have informed us of your major, but not of your ambitions. This makes advising difficult. SFSU should be a fine education. Depending on what you want to accomplish, it may or may not be the wisest fit for you. For fields like business, I am not sure how much it may matter anyway, given how far you ascend in a system depends more on you than what college you attend. Have you been to many other cities/states? You might love some other place as well. Berkeley is so close to SF, you can get there via BART easily, you can go anytime you want. Maybe you could get into Berkeley (hard to say given your not super specific resume regarding your activities, accolades, achievements, etc. Much more matters than SAT/GPA when applying to higher tier schools like Berkeley, because what you wrote down makes you sound just like every other applicant).

Thursday, June 16, 2011

What are all the pros and cons of Living in Florida, opposed to living in California?

What are all the pros and cons of Living in Florida, opposed to living in California?
guess i,m just asking which state is better, in all aspects.. I am from Florida but I was thinking of Attending college in California, but i am just thinking of goin there on a limb, got no family there or nothin...I just like what i see and here about California, I may be attending school in either San Francisco or Sacramento... But as i said not really sure at all, I may just stay in Florida... what do you think?? thanks
Other - Society & Culture - 9 Answers
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A BIG difference would be hurricanes vs earthquakes! No, seriously, I would go online and do research about the different areas, cost of living, etc....that is a big move and a lot of distance between you and your family! Good luck!
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Isn't California going to fall into the ocean some day? Guess its hurricane vs earthquakes...which do you prefer?
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I would rather put up with the earth shifting in California for few minutes than hurricanes lasting days at a time. Both are beautiful, California is bigger, and bigger is better!!!
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1) NO INCOME TAX 2) Eastern time zone 3) No Earthquakes 4) California is full of liberal idiots 5) Cali has some seriously deranged representatives 6) Cali home and living prices are astronomical and the wages do not always keep up 7) Property taxes are outrageous
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i think california's prettier. ive been 2 both, and i enjoyed california more. i think you should go to california. :]
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I spent several years in the Sacramento area (and spending time in San Francisco) and visited my sister in Florida (Panama City) for a week. Although there were a couple of earthquakes while I was in CA, we never felt them. In the year my sister was in FL, one hurricane came right through Panama City and they were evacuated three other times. The pace of life is much slower (and not in a nice way) in Florida. Then there's the humidity. It gets warm in Sac, but it's not humid. I would go back to Cali to live, no question. I'm not sure I would even visit Florida again. Anyway, that's my two cents...
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I live in California and there's no place on earth like CA where you could have a snowboarding/skiing in winter and have all kinds of summer activities on summer. Plus, it's like living in one country, with coastal areas as well as snowy areas, desert as well as agricultural fields. Aside from that, in certain aspects of our lives change happens, either it's change of heart or place to live in. It helps build your independence, seeing other places open your mind to other possibilities you could conquer, therefore, even helps you become a better person emotionally for you experience new ideas, things and simply about life in general.... Good luck as to whatever decision you'll make...
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Florida has three coasts..well actually two the east coast with the Atlantic Ocean..the wet coast with the Gulf of Mexico and the southern most part is like another coast..kind of...both coasts has just a little different temperatures and the Gulf more or less stay warm most of the year... and it is the best state to live in.period! Florida will be here long after California falls into the Pacific Ocean .. and the hurricanes DO NOT last for days..and most of Florida has SUN almost all the time... and only a few hurricanes...nothing compared to earth quakes and SMOG that Cali..has.. Florida is best.. Good Luck
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Well, I'm from the south and I guess my perspective is different. I really like Florida and the humidity doesn't bother me. I like the people in Florida and do not think that it is quite as easy to get along in California. There is more traffic and more to contend with. I am not sure that you would enjoy it as much without some family or friends with you.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

How much does private Catholic elementary school cost per month ?

How much does private Catholic elementary school cost per month ?
Hello, my husband is Catholic and we are considering sending our child to private Catholic school when he is old enough to attend. Does anyone have any idea of how much it costs now ? We live in California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks !
Parenting - 14 Answers
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I believe they are all different price ranges, depending on where you live, etc... You'll need to do a search in your area and start calling or see if they have web sites. Ask for brochures, etc... to be sent to your home.
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Call your local parochial school and ask. I think you'll get more accurate answers that way.
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where I live, tuition is roughly $5,000 per year, but I'm sure that price varies greatly by location.
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I know some of them in Arizona start around a thousand dollars a month. They have tuition assistance programs if you have a limited income. You can always just call and ask. You can also set up an appointment to tour the school and ask questions.
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Depends on the school, call a few you are interested in in can vary a huge amount, some here are $5000 a year, some are $15000 ... it really only takes a few minutes to get tuition prices.
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It really varies among schools. I attended Catholic school from preschool to 8th grade (1993-2005, to give you an idea of when this was; tuition costs may be different now or in the future), and I believe it was around $2500 a year; however, this was in a small town in Illinois, and it may also vary by region. The quality of the school is also something to consider; check out the school (and consider factors like whether they have nuns or regular teachers, as things like that can make a difference in the cost) and see if it seems worth it to pay however much it costs. Catholic school is generally fairly expensive, so make sure you know what you're getting ahead of time.
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It varies tremendously from school to school. I have seen Catholic schools that charge as little as $3,000 a year, and as much as $20,000. Think twice about sending your child to Catholic school at all. I went for 12 years, and if I had my life to live over, I wish my parents would have made a different decision regarding my education.
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It depends on the school. If you check their websites out, they will sometimes have the tuition costs listed. Also, ask if you qualify for scholarships!
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your gonna have to look around some have scholarships some dont some are expensive some arent it just all depends on the school itself
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all depends if you belong to the church or not on cost...all are different...cost is more if you dont belong to the church...heres a question??are you catholic???there are kids in my boys class whom arnt and i find this odd because their parents dont go to church...in school they will also teach them the catholic religion....but i would never send my children to public schools the class sizes are smaller and they get more attention...be ready also to help out with school functions and fund raisers
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It might also make a difference whether or not you are a member of the church that has the school too. Some parochial schools have member and non-member tuition rates. Our church contributes toward the school's funds. As we are members of the church and tithe, we get a reduced school tuition. I know of one catholic school in our area that does a LOT of fundraising-I think it has one fundraising event a month. Each family is expected to help with the fundraisers. Those who help get a reduced rate for that month. Those who don't help don't get the reduced rate.
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It all depends. All schools are different. I went to a Christian school for a few years and It cost about $300/month. Plus you have registration fees around $100-$150 and then book fees and testing fees.
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My boss sends his daughter to private school. I think he mentioned that it cost him around $4500 for the year. He also has to do so many hrs ( help out in the class room, clean up the campus, do fun raisers, etc).
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It depends on the school and sometimes whether or not you are a member of the parish. Our diocese subsidizes Catholic education for Catholic families, so we only pay $400 a year, but I hear the average is ten times that amount.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Is it bad to not have car if I plan to going to college in San Francisco?

Is it bad to not have car if I plan to going to college in San Francisco?
As everyone knows California is definitely a car state and is hard to get around without on. Well anyways I want to go to school is San Francisco. Its only two hours from my home, so no long commutes on holidays. I love the city and the weather, and the campuses on all the schools are amazing. But the thing is San Francisco is a massive city and I highly doubt I'll have car when I go there, I'm currently a junior in HS. Do you think it will be hard attending a school in San Francisco is you don't have car? I mean I don't want to stay trapped in my dorm or apartment, I want to explore the city. But I won't have a car to do so =P
San Francisco - 6 Answers
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If your objective is just to get around the city while at college, there really is no reason to have a car. Public transportation is more then enough available to do so. However, if you are in need of getting out of the city more than likely as you stated a car would be advised.
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I've lived for over 10 years without a car very well in SF. When I need to get out of The City I simply rent a car. San Francisco is not a massive city by any means, 7x7 square miles, much smaller even than the Island of Manhattan. You don't really need a car in The City, there are lots of public transportation options [BART, buses, trolleys, light rail and even cable cars]. In addition, SF is very bike friendly [except for the hills] with lots of bike lanes and access to south, east and north via public transportation that will allow you to bring your bike along. There are also a couple of car share programs available so if you don't want to own a car but need one once or twice a week you try one of them. The only think that might trap you at home is the amount of homework you have to do for school.
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Check public transportation and very possible you may have friends there who will drive & help you.
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you don;t really need a car, since you make some friends -they will drive you around.
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no, you don't really need a car if you are going to college in SF. If you really need one for a day or 2, you can try city car share :) no too expensive and it's convenient
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San Francisco has the best public transportation network west of Chicago. And the city is sufficiently compact that it would fit inside Detroit. Of course, if you have the desire to sometimes get away from the city, a car would be nice.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Boating School in N California?

Boating School in N California?
I am a first time boat owner and need to know how to handle the boat in the water, If anyone knows of a school in the San Francisco area would you please post it for me.
Boats & Boating - 3 Answers
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yes yes yes yes goto san francisco alcatraz prision.. area... dey got row row boats cheap cheap... you can row row row all dee long for free.. you jus take off da hook an row row..... dont pay jus jump in n go go
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Take a Coast Guard Aux boaters safety course. The USCG Aux Power Squad have many classes you can take. Usually they are free except books and charts etc... Some will offer some Nav callses as well. Check the bay area for a close location. You may also get a disount on your marine insurance
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the school in houma la can take you through 500 ton license

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

i'm a sophomore and i just moved from san francisco to oregon. would i still be considered resident?

i'm a sophomore and i just moved from san francisco to oregon. would i still be considered resident?
im a sophomore and i have been living in california for 6 years, my parents decided to move to oregon this year and i have to stay in oregon til i finish high school. im planning to go to a california college, would i still be considered ca resident? would i have to pay the resident or non-resident tuition if i use a california address?
Higher Education (University +) - 7 Answers
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You reside in Oregon, so you will have to pay out of state tuition.
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I believe each college can define residency requirements for their applicants. If you still have a residence in CA ( the CA address ) then you may be covered, but I have seen a minimum of 6mos and up to 2 years to establish residency to satisfy colleges, especially state schools. And since you still have at least 2 years before you would start college, then I suspect you would not qualify as a CA resident at that time. You will need to read the residency requirements in the application information for whichever colleges interest you. Study hard. Good luck.
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No you would not be a california resident. You are a resident of the state where your parents live until you establish another residency and live there (have accounts for electricity, gas, etc.) and in most states you have to live for a period without being in college to gain residency. The detail on this varies with state. Decades ago, Iowa said you had to live for two years without being in college. I was married in Iowa and drafted from there and because my wife stayed there, I became a resident while out of state (and country) in the Army. Meanwhile a guy sued, successfully, because he had been a resident of the state for years, had married an Iowa girl and bought a house, but was denied resident tuition because he had attended college and law school (!) in those years. Even worse, the college tried to tell him that his wife lost her residency because she married him - a non-resident - just as a woman marrying a resident male became a resident. Dumb college.
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No you wold not be considered a Resident of California unless you move back to California and live there for at the very least 6 months. In order to prove you are a Calif.Res, you have to provide proof of residency by presenting a California ID and utility bills with your name and California address a Rental lease and receipts for at least 6 months.
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You would still be considered a resident of California. You never left the state. My mom moved to Arizona before my senior year of high school but I stayed in California to finish high school. I am paying in state tuition at the college I am attending.
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You would be charged out-of-state tuition. You and your parents are Oregon residents. Regarding giving the school a California address: You would enroll, presenting them with a out-of-state high school transcript. So that wouldn't work. They would be able to tell you haven't been there for a year or whatever is required. Also beware, many people make the mistake of thinking they will be charged in-state tuition after a year in college in CA. This is not the case. You can't count time in a state as residency if you are in college. My friend made this mistake and it cost her 40 grand in student loans, which she is now defaulted on.
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Your residency will be based on your parents' residency as long as they claim you as a dependent on their State taxes. Most parents claim their children on their taxes until the age of 24 as long as the child is a full-time student. So this means that if your parents are residing in Oregon at the time you apply for admission for college, you will be considered an Oregon resident. The current trend for most West Coast schools is to consider a student who is registered for 6 or more credits per semester in a state primarily for educational purposes only. You may not qualify for resident tuition as long as you are registered for at least 6 credits. Your time in school will not count towards your physical presence requirement. Residency is determined primarily by: *filing State resident tax returns, *physical presence The secondary factors are: *Voter registration, *Full-time employment, *Bank accounts, *Owning, renting or leasing property Each school has different criteria for determining residency. Check on the school's website for more information. Best wishes!

Monday, June 6, 2011

I need help finding a schools in California that teach radiation therapy?

I need help finding a schools in California that teach radiation therapy?
I want to go to school in San Diego or San Francisco
Teaching - 1 Answers
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These are the accredited radiation therapy programs in California: ***City of Hope National Medical Center Duarte CA 91010 ***Loma Linda University Loma Linda CA 92350 California State University, Long Beach Long Beach CA 90840-4902 ***Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Kaiser MC - Richmond Richmond CA 94804 ***City College of San Francisco San Francisco CA 94112 ***California State University, Long Beach Long Beach CA 90840-4902 http://www.jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp At the above link, you can search "radiation therapy" and "California". There are links to each program where you can get more information, such as cost, length of program, contact person, etc.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

What's the best college in California for an Environmental Studies/Science major?

What's the best college in California for an Environmental Studies/Science major?
I'd prefer a UC or a good CSU.. at least a few hours away from San Francisco... Which schools specialize in these degrees? My counselor recommended Humboldt, but I feel like I could get into a more presitigous or competetive school..But I do like the laid back, earthy atmosphere of Humboldt.. If you have this major or any experience, or if you are a student..please give me some tips! Thank you.
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To be honest your counselor has picked a great school for that major. You will gain hands on experience by working in projects around the area as both a class and an individual. Humboldt mainly lacks due to its pot smoking stigma and that it is part of the CSU system which sets its admission requirements quite low. It is, however, in the top 5 out of the entire CSU system with only both the Cal Polys, Sonoma, and Chico fairing better. In the Environmental Studies/Science, Humboldt is a prime choice of a school. Trust me, its name will ring louder in this field than almost all UC's. Just recently, a group in the Wildlife program destroyed others from some of the most renowned universities in a national competition. HSU is pretty laid back and has a HUGE earthy atmosphere. That is what makes it stand out above other programs. It isn't just the a program, but a town and an environment. You will benefit so much more here, for a lot less of a cost than most schools, and your professors will know you by name and face. We have a building called the CCAT (Campus Center for Appropriate Technology) where a handful of students live in and document sustainably technology for an eco-friendly environment. We also have SLAMfest (Sustainable Living Arts and Music festival) which students from all the environmental sciences come together and organize a festival to teach sustainable living techniques. Plus, you have the benefit of the forest, ocean, rivers, and a variety of wildlife to do hands on studies. Don't be discouraged by HSU being a CSU. It is a great school, particularly for this degree. We currently have THE world's tsunami expert as a professor, along with a handful of nationally and world renowned environmental figures. Our students just completed the first campus hydrogen fuel station and a hydrogen powered car. Our students have won several competitions in the environmental sciences. Professors work on projects for river stability, producing energy from ocean waves, and just recently (not environmental science, but still quite great for a CSU) received a grant for stem cell research. I currently attend HSU, I am a History/German double major, I've met tons of students who turned down UC's for a slightly cheaper, but most of the time equal education. The UC's stick out mainly through their graduate programs, whereas a B.A. in environmental sciences at Humboldt will be recognizable to anyone within that field. Several popular environmental magazines have ranked the program in the top 10 in the nation. Number one in all areas in schools that do not offer PhD's. Great program, great class sizes, great professors, great environment for the program, and great cost for educational value.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Where is a good place to move to in Southern California for a job?

Where is a good place to move to in Southern California for a job?
I'm getting my masters in Education but in the mean time I have to move to Southern California. I am originally from L.A. and went to school in San Francisco. I was thinking Simi Valley.
Renting & Real Estate - 2 Answers
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Simi is a good place its its in the middle of everything its about a 45 min. drive to Los Angeles and 45 minute drive to Santa Barbara. Im sure you will find a job close to Simi Valley
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Simi Valley is good except for the heat and humidity in the summertime. It's killer, it sucks, it's horrible, it's not something I'd ever want to live in again. UCK!

Monday, May 30, 2011

What region of California has the best high school cross country runners?

What region of California has the best high school cross country runners?
north coast, san Francisco, northern, central coast, Sac Joaquin, Oakland, Southern, Central, Los Angeles, or San Diego
Running - 1 Answers
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Central Coast in California. Willow Glen especially has a great group of runners and good coaching.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Keysi Fighting Method schools in California, in the Bay Area?

Keysi Fighting Method schools in California, in the Bay Area?
I am very interested in trying to learn this martial art form but everytime I search for any information, it seems they only teach it in Englad and Russia and stuff. Does anyone know of any schools in the US at all, and if they have any in California around the San Francisco Bay Area?
Martial Arts - 1 Answers
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You can try http://www.dojolocator.com Or post it on the boards over at http://www.bulshido.net and someone will know if its available.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

what are the best art schools in california?

what are the best art schools in california?
What are some top rated art schools in california? i live in Los angelesbut I want to live in san francisco. I am a sophmore in high school and an aspiring artist. what schools are best for art. it could be anywhere but preferably san francisco. i know about the academy of arts but many say they are overrated.
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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FIDM. Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise. (the M might be incorrect) but that place is really cool!
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http://uscolleges.undonet.com - try this one. It has brief resumes for all California art schools, how much average grade should you have and some useful tips to apply.
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The Art Institute has several campuses, including San Francisco. I recommend visiting one of them before you apply. Also check out the more prestigious Art Institute of Pasadena or Cal Arts of Valencia. Other schools include California College of the Arts (SF & Oakland) and Otis College (LA). The school that is best for you really depends on what you want to do. Visit the web sites to learn what programs they have, then visit if you can. Art school is very costly so be sure that's what you really want to do because everyone leaves with art school heavily in debt (like $100k or more). My friend went to FIDM and worked for a bit in the industry but then back to school for a different degree. Another went to Art Institute and freelances it to this day. There are ways to reduce the cost, by doing Gen Eds at a community college (or marrying someone who works there for staff discount), but an art school provides the intense studio time you need to develop your skills and create a nice portfolio for when you're ready to work. Not to mention the teachers might have some good connections.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Can I get into the University of San Francisco with a 3.0 and an SAT score of around 1500 or so?

Can I get into the University of San Francisco with a 3.0 and an SAT score of around 1500 or so?
Would it be worth the effort to try and apply to UCSF with a 3.0 and a 1570 or so SAT score? Or am I just wasting application fee money I could be using on other things/applications... What schools in California (state or uc) would you suggest I also try?
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Go for it! If you don't apply for that school, you should try UCI, UCR, UCD or UCSC.
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Try all the UC's, just because your extra-curriculars and your personal statements can make ALL the difference. Your SAT score is pretty good, but you might wanna try and retake it. I think you mistyped it though cause you wrote UCSF, but that is a graduate school. I think you mean USF. But just apply everywhere, the money on applications is nothing compared to you going where you want. Good luck! And I think UC apps are due soon!
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Sunday, May 22, 2011

Is Dulles High School in Sugarland, Texas a good school?

Is Dulles High School in Sugarland, Texas a good school?
Im going to be moving to Sugarland, Texas from San Francisco, California. Im going to be attending the 11th grade and I was just wondering if Dulles is a good school. Thanks
Houston - 4 Answers
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First of all, its Sugar Land haha. i've lived in SL all my life so there are some things i could tell you. Academically, Dulles might not be as challenging as the other schools in the Fort Bend District. Which is good or bad for you depending what you like. I personally went to Clements, another school in the district that's close. And i knew of a student that was not in top 10% at Clements. Transferred to Dulles, was in top 10% and got accepted in to UT. No joke. I would say the students are VERY diverse at Dulles, not in any way to be offensive to anyone. Caucasian, Asian & Indian, African American, and Hispanic. I believe Dulles is a very old school but they've done renovations here and there. In general i'm sure you'll like living in Sugar Land though, very nice place to live.
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It used to be but I hear the Fort Bend ISD schools are overcrowded.
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I've heard a quarter of the students don't feel safe on the Dulles campus.
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Compared to other schools in the southwest Houston area it is a good school. Compared to the rest of Fort Bend ISD, though, it is so-so. There are far better high schools in the district.

Friday, May 20, 2011

What universities offer the best geology or earth sciences programs in an English speaking Country?

What universities offer the best geology or earth sciences programs in an English speaking Country?
I'm a senior in high school living in San Francisco California and I need help finding a good college that has a good geology or earth science department
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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It depends on what you want to do with your geology degree. Do you want to specialize in earthquakes, or volcanoes, or search for petroleum? Or perhaps you would like to study fossils and earth tectonics on the bottom of the ocean. What you want to specialize in will determine which school is best for you.
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Columbia University has a fantastic geology and geophysics program.
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1) ask this question of your college counselor. If he/she does not know the answer, he/she will find it out. 2) Put - colleges with geology earth sciences programs - in the search box of google or yahoo. "

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Which is a better- Los Angeles or San Francisco? And Why?? Makes a difference in which school I choose.?

Which is a better- Los Angeles or San Francisco? And Why?? Makes a difference in which school I choose.?
I'm attending the Aveda Institute next spring and I don't know which one to choose because I have never visited I just know I would love California. So I need opinions..
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LA has more enjoyable weather year round. SF has a much better public transportation network. If you have the budget for it, visit them both and make your decision accordingly.
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although, I'm not from those two areas, I have been to both and I love SF better. Because of the weather (I like the cold) and the fog and the people. The north wine country and the forest. LA just scares me sometimes.
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LA is mostly about the movie industry and supporting industries, so it has quite a bit of faux-glamour. The weather is consistently warm all year round. The traffic is unbearably bad. The city is actually a collections of lots of different suburban small towns, and it is really sprawled out. Lots of smog. San Francisco is much smaller (800,000 people or so, vs. the millions in LA). It is also much smaller in area, so it is very easy to get around without a car, by using the public transportation options. The traffic is marginally better than LA. The weather is consistently cool (50-60) and they do get a few spring rainshowers. San Francisco is less suburban and more urban. Of course, it is hilly. Both cities have beaches, are fairly close to outdoor recreation, have unique countercultures, and have a variety of options for entertainment/music. Both are prone to earthquakes.
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Which is better, Rum Raisin or Peppermint Stick?
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I like both. I have lived in both. I now live in O.C. San Francisco is great for their public transportation, museums, culture. The weather can be cold quite a bit. I find it a lot more crowded than L.A. L.A. is good because the weather is great most of the year. There is great night life, lots of outdoor activities. Just depends on what you are into.
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Los angeles has better views and entertainment but transportation SUCKS! San Francisco- Earthquake prone city!..........But good transportation i live in SAN fran I recommend LA
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ARe you driving? Yes- San Francisco and No for LA.
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I would say San Francisco would be the better choice .I have lived in both places L A Is very difficult to get around. Very spread out ant traffic is a nightmare. San Francisco Is compact and has the best public transportation in the US. you don't need a car. (That could save you $ 1,000 a month.) and very easy to get around.
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LA Theres not much to do in SF. Its really small Life in LA is more exciting. SF is more for hippies and stoners. Its also constnatly foggy in SF. Really depressing

Monday, May 16, 2011

Good School District in California?

Good School District in California?
We live in San Francisco, and planning to move. I was wondering is there a safe school district out there in California for incoming highschool kid? Is there also a website for me to check out the rating of schools all around california? Thanks alot!
Primary & Secondary Education - 2 Answers
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My personal favorite for school ratings is Great Schools: http://www.greatschools.net/ You can find a lot of information about a school on that website ranging from ethnicities, test scores, AP classes offered, etc. I'll name some great ones I've heard of: Arcadia Unified School District Palos Verdes Peninsula School District ABC Unified School District (the thing about ABC is that only the schools in the Cerritos section of the district are superb. The other schools are mediocre or generally below the Cerritos schools.)
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You can check out schools here: http://www.greatschools.net/ http://www.schooldigger.com/ http://www.schooldigger.com/go/CA/schoolrank.aspx?level=3 Of course, the best school districts are typically in the most expensive cities. Exceptions may be charter schools, but you need to look into them because some are not very good. Top school districts include: San Marino La Canada South Pasadena Glendale Manhattan Beach But, some top public schools are not a good match for kids who aren't super academic. While the top public schools are a good notch below the top private schools academically, they can still be very competitive and not very supportive for kids who aren't academically inclined. Speak to parents before moving into a school district to get the info. Good luck!

Saturday, May 14, 2011

What is the average rush hour commute time from Oakley, CA to San Francisco?

What is the average rush hour commute time from Oakley, CA to San Francisco?
I'm moving to California soon to go to school at the Academy of Art in SF. I'm doing some house hunting and just wanted to figure out a few things. Thanks.
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Probably about 2 hours each way. Definitely not something you want to do if you can help it.
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Based on some proprietary data that I have at work, I checked a route from Mountain Mike's Pizza (2091 Main St, Oakley, CA 94561 (925) 625-0770) to Academy of Art University (79 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 274-2200) to get the extent of a trip from Oakley to the Academy of Art. At 7:30 AM your travel time on the best route (CA-4 to CA -242 to I-680 to CA -24 to I-580 to I-80 to downtown) will be: 1 hour and 25 minutes on Monday; 1 hour and 30 minutes on Tuesday; 1 hour and 34 minutes on Wednesday; 1 hour and 31 minutes on Thursday; 1 hour and 20 minutes on Friday; 59 minutes on Saturday; and 58 minutes on Sunday. At 4:30 PM your travel time on the best route (reverse of above, except get off at Ygnacio Valley Road on I-680 and take that to CA-4) will be: 1 hour and 22 minutes on Monday; 1 hour and 28 minutes on Tuesday; 1 hour and 31 minutes on Wednesday; 1 hour and 32 minutes on Thursday; 1 hour and 26 minutes on Friday; 1 hour and 7 minutes on Saturday; and 1 hour and 4 minutes on Sunday. Of course, the travel times assume that there are not any crashes or incidents along your route â€“ hard to know in advance when those will happen. To see what traffic is like from different areas where you want to live to the Academy of Art, you should check out the mapquest.com page and click on "traffic" at the top right of the webpage to see what conditions are like at the time(s) you want to go there and back. If you have an iPhone, INRIX (a leading traffic data company) makes it traffic data available for free on major roads throughout the country â€“ more details at the 2nd link below. Good luck

and safe travels!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Pharmacy schools in northern California?

Pharmacy schools in northern California?
Specifically Touro and the University of California, san Francisco. I want to know what the mean GPA, SAT scores, acceptance rate, tuition, etc. is for these schools. A Web site would be fantastic. Also, how can I be eligible for instate tuition in California?
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From PharmCas http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/directoryalpha.htm Most applicants these days have an undergraduate degree and if that's your case, then you don't need to worry about SAT unless you're doing a program that accepts high school students. UCSF Expected GPA of accepted students - 3.57 http://www.pharmcas.org/collegesschools/schoolUCSFpage.htm To be eligible for resident tuition you need to be a resident. This means that you're not just going there for school because state taxpayers fund state schools and it'd be unfair if too many out of state people got spots. Contact the school for the specifics.
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Univ of the Pacific in Stockton has a pharm school too. http://web.pacific.edu/x4894.xml http://web.pacific.edu/x17293.xml Its a private school, but it is really good for pharm and if you want instate tutition, you have to be a CA resident. You probably have to declare CA as your state of residency (move to CA) and live here for some time. It kind of sounds like your looking for undergrad school info because pharm schools dont really ask for the SAT scores.

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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

who has taken a good culinary school that can help me out?

who has taken a good culinary school that can help me out?
i have been looking around for culinary schools and found the San Francisco California Culinary Academy. i read up on it, and they had a really good rep, but ever since they were taken over by a bigger corporation, they became a trap that only sucks students in for their money! does it really deceive you? i set up a tour for that school but i hear its really crap and that they only tell you what you want to hear and they let just anybody in and they tell you that you will become the best, but i read in some articles that is it not true. my dream is to become a chef and open my own restaurant. is there any very good culinary colleges that people reaccomend that DONT deceive you and actually teaches you how to become a chef? and what is the charge, requirements, and info on those schools? i am 17, a senior living in northern california. i really prefer good culinary colleges in california or oregon. please email me if you would like to help me out!
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There are several very reputable colleges for culinary arts but by far the two most famous are the Culinary Institute of American (in NY) and Johnson & Wales University - (campuses in a few cities, I think they have one in Denver) These are both fully accredited schools. J&W has a full business school and a full hotel/hospitality school that gives Bachelor and Masters Degrees, and I even think they have some Doctoral degrees (not in Culinary) I had a tour of the J&W Providence campus a few years ago and it was very impressive. I'm sure CIA is just as impressive. These are real schools that have granted thousands of degrees to culinary students and have graduates operating restaurants all over the world. Emeril is J&W graduate and I see his name in the paper every few months when he comes back to visit. These schools will teach you everything you need to know in order to not only be an expert chef, but also, to be the manager of a successful business in the food industry. Check them out online, they would be happy to send you information....

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Which college should I choose: University of San Francisco, University of Minnesota, or University of Illinois?

Which college should I choose: University of San Francisco, University of Minnesota, or University of Illinois?
I REALLY want to go to SAN FRANCISCO! But, it costs a lot more than the other schools and ranks lower... But, I think I'd fit in SO WELL there... :( Frown as I see my dreams float out of my reach. Minnesota: 24k/yr. Illinois: 36k/yr. USF: 45k/yr If I chose USF, my parents could pay for about half and I'd have to pick up the other half... So this means when I graduate, I'd have about 45k in loans... I'm thinking that's not a good move. But, I don't know... Living in California (San Francisco) is the EPITOME of what I want. Sometimes, I'd just like to follow my dreams and trust that I'd get a good job. What would you do?
Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers
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You have to look to see what is going to be your financial aid package at each school. Maybe USF will give you more money and end up being cheaper. I am looking to graduating with 45K + in loan debt, so be it because otherwise I could not attend school. School reputation is something that you have to consider, too. Believe it or not it plays on when someone is trying to hire you. What you seen in the yearly reports is not always accurate with what people actually think of the university/college. Follow your heart, you can always transfer if things don't go as you thought.
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Don't go into debt at this point in your life. It looks like your parents could pay almost the entire cost in Minnesota. San Francisco is very expensive and many of the most attractive recreational activities require that one be over 21. Come to San Francisco for graduate school or your career. Part-time student jobs are difficult to find in San Francisco due to the demand for them and the condition of the economy.
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Which one feels the most "right" for you after visiting them all? Once you've sat in on a couple of classes, hung out around the student center and chatted with some students, checked out the areas around the school, read the school bulletin boards and the school newspaper, you should have a better idea of what the schools are actually like. You can always "follow your dreams" once you're out of college. Good luck to you!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Help with good New York or San Francisco Colleges?

Help with good New York or San Francisco Colleges?
Well, I'm a junior in high school, and I have started my college search. I've always been interested in NYU, and am on their mailing list and everything already. I'm also looking at Columbia in New York.... Anyone know any good schools located in New york or San Francisco (preffered, but not limited to California in whole) that at least have a good theatre program and good language and study abroad programs? (Those would be my minor and major... language and theatre)
Other - Education - 1 Answers
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New York: There is Yeshiva and Fordham that you missed out. Both are well known private universities and both are religious.. Fordham being Jesuit and Yeshiva being Jewish. Yeshiva is in midtown (i think) and Fordham is in the Bronx. There is also a system of public colleges in NYC called CUNY which most NYC college students are a part of. There are many 4 year colleges and community colleges in the CUNY system including Brooklyn College, City College, Hunter College, Queens College, and Baruch College. These colleges are public and so are cheap to go to. San Francisco has only 2 Universities that have undergraduate colleges. They are the University of San Francisco, which is jesuit and catholic and private. It is in the Richmond district near the park. There is also San Francisco State University which is in the Ingleside district (Southwest San Francisco) and is accessible via the Muni M. It is a public state university that is a part of the California State University system. The University of California San Francisco campus has ONLY graduate and professional level programs. Im not well versed in the individual programs and disciplines that are available at all these universities but I know what the uni's are. San Francisco and New York are fabulous cities for college students (although they are expensive) because you do not need a car in either city and can experience big city life in your early adult years. Plus, going to school in these cities increases your chances of being able to get a job in these cities if you wish to live in them after school, which is a huge plus. Remember that Stanford and Berkeley are the biggest feeders for San Fran jobs and the Ivy League and NYU are for NYC jobs.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

looking for business schools in the Bay Area (San Francisco) that offer masters of science in finance?

looking for business schools in the Bay Area (San Francisco) that offer masters of science in finance?
Close, near, or in SF is preferred, but schools in California will also be considered.. Thanks so much
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You can earn a master of science in financial analysis at St. Mary's College in Moraga, which is about twenty-five miles from San Francisco in the East Bay.

Monday, May 2, 2011

University of San Francisco...good art department?

University of San Francisco...good art department?
I want to be something of an animator and cartoonist and what schools in California, particularly in or around San Francisco can help me with that? What are the best classes for me to take?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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It is very expensive and that is not its forte. I would suggest Acadamy of Art www.acadamyofart.edu or www.sfai.edu which is the Art Institute of San Francisco but if you want a college degree check out SF State University which is less expensive www.sfsu.edu