Paula Said:

What are some educational websites for teens?

We Answered:

go on google and type ks3 bbc bitesize science. Its British but its basically the same stuff you guys learn.

Tracey Said:

CALLING ALL TEACHERS!!!(and middle school students) what can i do?

We Answered:

www.purplemath.com
www.learningscience.org

Cheryl Said:

Science Fair Ideas Needed?

We Answered:

you know you don't have to do something so boring? Science fair projects CAN be fun my little sister did boys vs. girls who's smarter? or you could do blondes vs. brunettes .. all you do is make a little mini test and give it out to as many kids in your classes as you can and then really see. she got an A on it. plus it's something funny to experiment. good luck.

Dolores Said:

What are some educational websites for teens?

We Answered:

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/

-although that is really for GCSE's

Alberto Said:

Going to an Ivy League School?

We Answered:

Well, I'm white, but I attended two Ivy schools, and my husband worked for Princeton. I do know something about the subject.

These schools have vigorous, active organizations for African-American students. In addition, about half of students at Ivy schools are on financial aid; they don't come from rich families, so quite a few students would be less well off financially than you are. Finally, while there are certainly people in this country opposed to affirmative action, the admissions officers at these schools do not accept members of minority groups merely for the sake of "diversity." They accept people who they feel can handle the work. They have no interest in students who might drop out for academic reasons, so if you are accepted, you can feel confident that it was largely because you appeared to be qualified to study at an Ivy League school.

And judging by your accomplishments, you ARE qualified. I think you're a reasonably good candidate.

Now, I will say about Princeton: it's a very WASPy town, not very large. It does have a small black community (a very old one, of some historical interest), but it's not the most interesting and diverse place in the world, beyond the presence of the university. Even as a white person, I got bored with it, which is not to say that you shouldn't still consider Princeton seriously, because the university is terrific, and it places more emphasis on undergraduate education than some of the other Ivies do.

In any case, good luck to you. I think you have a good shot.

RP R, you are wrong. This applicant's musical background will be of interest to the admissions committees, even if a music major isn't on the agenda. The officers will want to know whether the applicant wants to continue playing. The Ivies all have student orchestras, and the conductors are always looking for new musicians. Things like this matter.

And by the way, I studied Art History at my Ivy schools. I am now a professional in the field.