to ordinary …
Cars!!!
From cheap ….
to Extraordinary!!!
Car#1
1991 Acura Integra
1991 Acura Integra
• Fast Facts:
– Name: 1990 Acura
Integra
– Manufactured by: Acura
– Price: $600-$2000
– Fuel Economy:
Estimated 23 mpg for
city driving and 30mpg
on the highway
• Features:
– Sunroof
– Leather upholstery
•
Insurance based on 17 year old
single, female with no traffic
tickets driving this car using State
Farm has to pay $200-$235 a
month for Basic Coverage ( )
Car #2: 2010 Smart Fortwo
2010 Smart Fortwo
• Fast Facts:
– Name: 2010 Smart Fortwo
– Manufactured by: Smart, a
branch of the French
company Daimler AG
– Price: $11990-$20990
– Fuel Economy: Estimated
33 mpg for city/suburban
driving
• Features:
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Convertible
Leather upholstery
Leather steering wheel
AM/FM radio and CD player
Insurance based on 17 year old
single, female with no traffic
tickets driving this car using State
Farm has to pay $200-$235 a
month for Basic Coverage ( )
Car #3: 2009 Porsche 911
Turbo 2dr Cabriolet!!!!!
2009 Porsche 911 Turbo 2dr Cabriolet
• Fast Facts:
• Features:
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Hits 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds
9 speaker sound system
6.5” screen
AM/FM stereo with
CD/DVD/MP3 player
– on-board computer
– Name: 2009 Porsche 911
Turbo 2dr Cabriolet
– Manufacturer: Porsche
– Price: $87000
– Fuel Economy: Estimated
18 mpg for city/suburban
driving
•
Insurance based on 17 year old
single, female with no traffic
tickets driving this car using State
Farm has to pay $485-$565 a
month for Basic Coverage ( )
Which College Should I
Attend?
Hmm…..Let’s Have A Look…
College #1: Bowling Green
State University
Bowling Green State University
• Public or Private?
Public
• Located in Bowling Green, Ohio
– Population:29, 636
• Online Degrees: Bachelor’s
Master’s
Certificates
• Degrees offered: Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
School Spirit
• Mascot:
In 1927 the Bowling Green State
University were known as “the
Normals” for its teaching program.
That same year the nickname was
changed to falcon since it was more
fierce sounding. Later in 1950 the
Alpha Phi Omega fraternity came up
with Freddie the Falcon and he
debuted in 1950. BGSU now had an
official mascot. In 1966 Mrs. Freddie
Falcon was introduced and then reemerged as Frieda Falcon, Freddie’s
sister. Although it would be common
sense to have a girl be the original
Mrs. Falcon, the first mascot was a
male student by the name of Bob
Taylor.
• Colors:
Burnt orange and dark brown
Student Body
Ethnic Breakdown
American
Indian/Alaskan
Indian
Asian/Pacific
Islander
3%
1%
1%
2%
12%
3%
Black/NonHispanic
Hispanic
78%
Gender Breakdown
46%
54%
White/NonHispanic
Male
Non- Resident
Alien
Unreported
Female
Applying to BGSU
• Application Requirements:
– $40 fee or official school waiver
– SAT or ACT scores. ACT is
preferred and the writing portion is
recommended although not
required. International students do
not have to submit these results
– Official high school transcript
– Email:
choosebgsu@bgsu.com
• Things Taken into
Consideration for Admission:
– High school coursework and
curriculum
– SAT or ACT results
– Class rank
– Other Noteworthy though less
important:
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Underrepresented minorities
Athletic abilities
Socioeconomic factors
Artistic/musical talents
Applying to BGSU
•
BGSU suggests the following high
school program for prospective
students although it is not
required:
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4 years of English
2 years of Foreign Language
3 years of Math
3 years of Science (2 lab
sciences)
– 3 years of Social Studies
– 1 year of Visual/Performing Arts
•
Admitted Student Stats(Fall 2008):
– (ACT) Enrolled Students with less than
15=1.4%; 16-20= 36.2%; 21-25= 47%;
26-36= 15.4%
– (GPA) Enrolled Students with less than
2.0=4=.1%; 2.0-2.499=215=7.1%;
2.5-2.99=869=28.9%; 3.03.49=1016=33.8%;3.5-4.0=905=30.1%
– Applicants: 10,440
Admitted:8989 (86%)
Enrolled: 3094
$$$$$$$$
• Tuition and Fees (08-09):
– Out-of-State: $16, 368
– In- State: $9060
• Room: $4220
• Board: $2800
• Books and Supplies: $1174
• Other: $3152
• Financial Aid:
Bowling Green participates in US Title IV
financial assistance programs. They also
have a financial aid calculator on their
website that estimates how much money
a student is eligible for.
BGSU also offers scholarships based on
academics, talent, and service. Grants
are handed out to the needy families.
Both do not need to be repaid. Loans on
the other hand must be repaid. BGSU
employs students and this allows them to
slowly pay off some debt. Working
students earn at least $7.30 an hour and
work 10-15 hours per week.
Academics
• Major #1: Neuroscience
– English Composition
– Foreign language
– Science and Math (45hrs) in two or
more areas
– 4 Social Science courses
– 4 courses in Arts and Humanities
(1 literature and 1 fine art)
– 32 combined hours in Intro to
Neuroscience, Intro to Behavioral
Neuroscience, General
Psychology, Concepts in Biology II
– 20 hours in electives ranging from
animal behavior to sensory ecology
– Optional: Biochemistry or
chemistry
– A 2.0 is needed for graduation
• Major #2: Chemistry
– English Composition
– Foreign language
– Science and Math (45hrs) in two or
more areas
– 4 Social Science courses
– 4 courses in Arts and Humanities (1
literature and 1 fine art)
– 44 combined hours in chemistry
oriented classes that have been
pre-outlined.
– 15 combined hours in University
Physics I and II, and Calc. and
Analy. Geometry II
– Optional: by 7 taking other courses
that can be 2-6 hours one is eligible
for certification by American
Chemical Society
– A 2.0 is needed for graduation
Academics
• Change of Major:
– A student wishing to change
majors must consult the College
office and an advisor will be
assigned.
– Certain grade requirements must
be met before approving a
transfer to different college of
BGSU. The assigned advisor will
help the student change their
plans accordingly.
– It is up to the intended college to
approve the transfer. The student
will be informed whether or not the
request is approved.
• Tutoring
– It is up to each individual
college within BGSU to
provide tutoring.
– Most of the time, the college
will assign a graduate student
to assist the undergraduate.
Student Life
• There are many clubs and
sororities that students at NYU
can join:
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Civic Action Now
Latino Student Union
Latino Dance Association
Photo Club
Pre-Vet Medical Association
Golden Key Honour Society
Phi Eta Sigma
Chess Club
Ultimate Frisbee
Alpha Phi
• Programs and Events:
– Leadership Academy= half day
conference where fellow students
develop leadership skills.
– Student Leaders Retreat= 2 day
retreat where all leaders of major
student organizations design
plans and networks to lead their
group in an efficient manner.
– Family Weekend= October 22-24
(or the weekend of)
College #2:
New York University
New York University
• Public or Private?
Public
• Located in New York City, New York
• Degrees offered: Certificates
Diploma
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
School Spirit
• Mascot:
A personified violet was NYU’s mascot
that was adopted in 1983. A year later
however, it was changed to the
BobCat. The original mascot (the
Violet) wore a skintight green body
suit. Its arms were in the shape of
leaves and the student representing it
wore a purple petal necklace.
• Colors:
Violet and white
Student Body
Demographics
Hispanic
11% 4% 8%
1%
3%
High School Make-up in NYU
African American
Public
Private
International
Home Schooled
Native American
10.90%
Asian American
30%
43%
Parochial
0.10%
10.60%
White
14.90%
Multiracial
Other/Not
Reported
63.50%
Applying to NYU
• Application Requirements
– Required Testing:
• SAT Reasoning Test
or
• ACT (with Writing)
or
• 3 SAT subject tests (literature
or humanities, math or
science, my choice just not
language)
or
• 3 AP Exam Scores (literature
or humanities, math or
science, my choice just not
language)
– $65 application fee or official
school fee waiver
– Official high school transcript
– High school report/ counselor
recommendation form
– Teacher recommendation form
– Personal Statements/ Essay
More Information:
nyuad.admissions@nyu.edu.
Applying to NYU
•
NYU suggests the following high
school program for prospective
students although it is not
required.
– Four years of English
– Three to four years of
Mathematics
– Three to four years of
History/Social Studies
– Two to three years of one foreign
language (ancient or modern)
– Three to four years of Laboratory
science
•
Admitted Student Stats (2009)
– 64% in top 10th of graduating class;
92% in top quarter of graduating
class; 100% in top half of graduating
class
– 32% had H.S GPA of 3.75 and higher;
37% had H.S. GPA between 3.5 and
3.74; 18% had H.S. GPA between
3.25 and 3.49; 12% had H.S. GPA
between 3.0 and 3.24; 1% had H.S
GPA between 2.5 and 2.99
– Number of Early Decision: 2979
• Admitted: 29.4%
– Number of Applications: 36994
• Admitted: 29.4%
$$$
• Room and Board:
– $6620- $13862 (depending
on the hall)
• Tuition:
– $38, 765 per year
• Financial Aid:
– All Students are automatically
entered to receive merit based
scholarships. However, a few
require another form for
completion.
– Most students receive financial aid
– All scholarships are given out do
not have to be repaid. Such as:
• Martin Luther King Jr. , Scholar’s
Program
• Lewis Rudin City Scholars
• Phi Theta Kappa
• AnBryce Scholarships
• ARCH
• Paths to Peace
Academics
• Major #1: Neuroscience:
To declare as a major:
First three courses in Biology
Calculus I
2 chemistry courses
1 psychology course
To graduate (with a C or better)
7 courses in Neural Science (29 pts)
or 6 courses and Physics II
3 courses in Biology (12 pts)
2 courses in Chemistry (12 pts)
1 course in Psychology (4 pts)
1 course at the Calculus level in
mathematics (4 pts)
1 elective course in either Biology or
Experimental Psychology. (4 or more
pts)
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Major #2: Physics
The required courses for the B.A.
Major (Calculus I,II,III ), including
one of the Physics electives
Two courses in chemistry at or
above the level of General
Chemistry I, II
A course in biology at or above the
level of Principles of Biology or in
chemistry above the level of General
Chemistry II
It is possible to double major in
physics an a related subject such as
chemistry, economics, biology, etc.
Academics
• Change of Major
– Usually if the student who
wants the change has to fill
out a form for the school they
are attending. If they want to
transfer to a different section
of NYU they must fill out the
internal admissions application
available at the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions.
• Tutoring
– Each individual school at NYU
has their own tutoring
program. Some meet four
times a week with 15-20
students and to see the tutors,
a teacher must refer the
student. Other programs ask
that the student fill out a
request form and the
appointments are made by the
student and availability.
Student Life
• There are many clubs and
sororities that students at NYU
can join:
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Lambda Upsilon Lambda
Sigma Iota Alpha
Psychology Club
Media Studies Club
Economics Club
Yoga Club
Saving Mothers
Unite for Sight
Painting Club
College #3:
Columbia University
in the City of New York
Columbia University
• Public or Private?
Private
• Member of the prestigious Ivy League
• Degrees offered: Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Located in New York City which a population of
8,363,710
School Mascot
• “Roar-ee” the Lion was officially
adopted on October 15, 2005. The
name was chosen at random out of 12
student entries at a game against Yale.
However, the lion itself was adopted in
1910.
Columbia Athletics Logo
School Spirit
• Columbia school colors are Columbia Blue (a type of
light blue) and white. These colors may be substituted by
other colors of the same shade depending on the
background.
• The official Columbian logo is an
embellished crown. This crown can
come in Columbia blue, a darker blue,
or black such as this one:
Student Body (2008)
Demographics of Full-Time Students
African American
Total Student Population
9%
593
839
2199
American Indian
1%
50
7495
685
1115
701
Asian American
17%
Caucasian 39%
Hispanic American
11%
13502
International 10%
2613
Undergraduates
Graduates
Not Specified 13%
Professional
Undergrad Gender Breakdown
Male 52%
Female 48%
3183
3413
Applying to Columbia
•
Application 1:
Autobiographical information
$75 application fee (or official
school fee waiver)
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Application 2
Lists and descriptions of
achievements, activities,
interests, employment and
summer activities
One short answer response
describing one’s interest in
Columbia
One personal statement
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High School Information
An official high school transcript
(from all schools attended)
One high school counselor’s
recommendation and school
profile Completed Mid-Year
School Report
Required Testing
SAT and/or ACT exams
Two SAT Subject Test scores
English proficiency examination
score (if necessary)
Two Teacher Recommendations
These recommendations must be
from a teacher who taught the
applicant in academic subjects
“Requirements”
•
Columbia University suggests
the following high school
program for prospective
students although it is not
required.
– Four years of English
literature and composition
– Three to four years of
Mathematics
– Three to four years of
History and social studies
– Three to four years of one
foreign language (ancient or
modern)
– Three to four years of
Laboratory science
These scores reflect the achievements of the
current freshman class, but they are not
required by the college. No GPA is required
Either although the average GPA is a 3.9
•
Admitted Student Stats
– about 93% of accepted
students were in the top 10%
of their graduating class; 98%
were in the top 20% of their
class.
– The middle 50% of admitted
students scored between 1410
and 1540 on the Math and
Critical Reading portions of
the SAT.
– The middle 50% of admitted
students scored between 2110
and 2300 on the Math, Critical
Reading and Writing sections
of the SAT.
– The middle 50% of admitted
students scored between 31
and 34 on the ACT.
More Information
•
Office of Undergraduate Admissions :
Columbia University in the City of New York
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
212 Hamilton Hall, Mail Code 2807
1130 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
ugrad-ask@columbia.edu
• Admitted Class of 2013
– Applied: 21,273
• Early Decision: 2441
– Accepted: 1897
• Early Decision:486
$$Tuition, Room and Board$$
• Average Tuition (2009-2010):
$39,296
• Average Room and Board
(2009-2010):
$9,980
• Financial aid is need- based.
This means that no help is
given based on academics,
talent, or athletics.
• Columbia offers 55 million
dollars in financial aid each
year.
• About 50% of Columbia
students receive financial aid.
• About 97% of financial aid
recipients come from families
with incomes of $1-$89,9999
Academics
• My Choice Majors:
– 1st: Neuroscience
• At CU, this major is
• If a bachelor’s degree is
attained, one can enter
the medical world as a
laboratory research to a
pharmaceutical
representative.
• If higher education is
pursued, I can earn
anywhere from 150,000 to
200,000 dollars a year.
• My Choice Majors
– 2nd: Civil Engineering
• I can earn anywhere from
52,000- 115,00 dollars
with a bachelor’s degree.
• Change of Major:
– Fill out a CC Change of
Major/Concentration Form and
take it to your adviser
or
– SEAS Change Major/Minor Form,
get the required departmental
signature, and take it to your
adviser.
Academics
•
To Major in Neuroscience:
– One year of general chemistry
– 5 Biology classes
– 5 Psychology classes
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To Major in Civil Engineering:
– Classes in English Composition,
computer science, math,
chemistry, physics, environmental
engineering, geotechnical/
structural engineering, and of
course, civil engineering
To attain a bachelor’s degree, grades
of C- or higher must be achieved
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Online Courses:
CU offers the most online courses out of
the 8 Ivy League schools. They offer
programs for Master’s and Doctorate
degrees as well as certificates many
different subjects.
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Tutoring:
Tutoring is available through Columbia
Tutoring and Translating Agency, however
there is a fee. All of its employees are
CU alumni.
A more economical option is the
Academic Success Program (ASP)
sponsored by CU. To receive help, the
Student must request a tutor in any
subject by the midpoint of the semester
and they will be notified of tutoring
arrangements (usually groups of 3-5) soon
afterwards. If the student anticipates they
will need help, they need to request a tutor
as soon as possible.
Student Life…Outside of Books
(yes it exists!)
• Clubs
There are many clubs and sororities that
students at CU can join:
Students for Economic and
Environmental Justice
Productive Outreach for Women
Campaign to End the Death Penalty
Action for Immigrant Rights
Model United Nations
Freedom School
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority