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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?
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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?
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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).