San Francisco: May 2011

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?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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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..
San Francisco - 9 Answers
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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.
Commuting - 2 Answers
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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?
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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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!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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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
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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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