...I am writing this statement in hopes of getting into the criminal justice master’s program. I was informed that to be accepted into the program that one would have to obtain a GPA of a 2.7. However I finished my undergraduate degree with a 2.69. I know that my GPA falls short of the required GPA to be accepted but if given the chance to prove myself I know that this time around I can be successful in achieving a satisfactory average. At the beginning of my attendance at south I had some life challenges that held me back a bit but I have since step up my average in my latest quarters as my situation became a little bit better. I am going to do everything in my power to not let stressful situations deter me from averaging the required GPA...
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...Undergraduate Program Application Thank you for considering the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program. Please read through these instructions carefully. Application Deadline & Notification: 2nd Friday (at 5pm) of each quarter (Autumn, Winter, or Spring only) for admission into the subsequent quarter. Applicants will receive a notification via email by the 5th week of the quarter regarding the admission committee’s decision. Application Checklist (please see econ.washington.edu/undergrad for complete details): Completion of Prerequisite Coursework All applicants must have: At least 45 academic credits earned (“sophomore”class standing). Completion of one English Composition course. 2.5 minimum GPA for coursework completed at UW; 2.5 minimum Weighted GPA (see application form). Applicants to the Bachelor of Arts must have ECON 200, ECON 201, eligible statistics course, and MATH 112 or MATH 124 completed with at least a 2.0 grade in each course and a 2.5 average across these 4 courses. Applicants to the Bachelor of Science must have ECON 200, ECON 201, eligible statistics course, and MATH 124, MATH 125, and MATH 126 completed with at least a 2.0 grade in each course and a 2.5 average across the first 4 courses listed. MATH 125/126 will be considered separately from the “prerequisite average” Regarding STATISTICS: Eligible statistics courses include: STAT 311, Q SCI 381, STAT 340, STAT 341, STAT 390. Ineligible statistics courses include: STAT 220, STAT...
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...paper is a mixture of facts, inferences and extrapolations, based on my personal experience as an admissions committee member at Stanford. All views expressed here are solely mine and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Stanford University. 1. Introduction In this paper, I outline the various parameters involved in the complex decision making process of a Masters admissions committee in a top graduate school in the US. To clarify this further, (i) This report is mainly targeted at MS applicants, but a lot of it can be extended to PhD applications as well. In most cases, the requirements for a PhD admit will just be a stricter version of those mentioned here. (ii) I do not have a specific list of universities in mind when I say "a top graduate school". Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley and CMU are certainly up there, but I am not particularly referring to any specific list of graduate school rankings. In a more general sense, I am talking about schools where the default attitude of the admissions committee is "rejected, unless strongly proved otherwise" rather than "let's give him/her the benefit of the doubt". These schools tend to follow a risk minimization policy, and if in doubt, they would reject the candidate rather than risk diluting the quality of the incoming batch. (iii) The content here is targeted only at the applicants to US universities. Though some of it might be the same, I have no personal experience regarding the admission...
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...ic endeavors. Tutoring services are available to enrolled students who are looking for additional help with course material as well as organizational and time management skills. Tutoring is not only for students who are currently experiencing academic challenges! Students interested in becoming peer tutors are encouraged to apply by completing the accompanying documents and writing a personal statement. Peer tutors must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for this paid position (typically to involve 10 hours per week): 1. Have earned an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher (on all college level coursework completed), with an academic record free of any Academic Honor Policy violation; 2. Have earned a B+ or higher in the subject area course(s) for which you wish to tutor; 3. Have submitted a completed instructor recommendation in the subject area for which you wish to tutor (‘instructor’ is faculty or graduate instructor with primary teaching responsibilities in the course you have completed); 4. Have submitted a Peer Tutoring Application and a Personal Statement; 5. Submit all documents to Peter Hanowell, Director of Tutoring Services, WJB G050 (645‐9361, phanowel@fsu.edu). Peer tutoring can be a very rewarding activity, and we look forward to working with you during your time here at the Florida State University....
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...What is Personal Statement Overview of the Personal Statement Personal statements are sometimes also called "application essays" or "statements of purpose." Whatever they are called, they are essentially essays which are written in response to a question or questions on a graduate or professional school application form which asks for some sort of sustained response. Some applications ask more specific questions than others. There is no set formula to follow in shaping your response, only choices for you to make, such as whether you should write an essay that is more autobiographically focused or one that is more professionally focused. From application to application, requested personal statements also vary widely in length, ranging from a couple of paragraphs to a series of essays of a page or so each. Personal statements are most important when you are applying to an extremely competitive program, where all the applicants have high test scores and GPA's, and when you are a marginal candidate and need the essay to compensate for low test scores or a low GPA. :: Context Considerations How are personal statements read, and by whom? It's most likely that your personal statement will be read by professors who serve on an admissions committee in the department to which you are applying. It is important in developing your personal statement to carefully consider this audience. What are the areas of specialty of this department, and what might it be looking for in a graduate...
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...Personal information: Name: Junhao Ran Gender: Male Birthday: Aug 07, 1991’ Birthplace: Jiangsu province in China. Email: ran@email.arizona.edu Phone: 520-450-1770 Education: Graduating from university of Arizona, on December, 2012. Major: Mathematics. Minor: Business Administration. Direction: Applied Mathematic with Statistics. Degree: Bachelor. Summary of Skills: Competitive analysis Data mining Predictive modeling Value analysis Trade show management Account management Business recovery and sustainability Conflict resolution Negotiation skills Strategic planning Statistics Accomplishments: In primary school, got “three good” student (good in study, attitude and health) citations every year. In middle school and high school, got several first price of Provincial Mathematical Olympiad contests. In college, I helped the professor in math department to do the research, and got praised from professor. And In a math class, I was very active and showed a lot of good idea to classmates and finally got a grateful letter from the instructor. These activities deepened the sense of community and the importance of organizational skills and ability to communicate with people more easily communicate with others. All my independent study got an S, and be highly praised by my prof. and classmates. Also, I did the internship at the Bank...
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...Guide to Writing MBA-Level Resumes Table of Contents I. Introduction Purpose of this Guide Purpose of a Resume II. Before You Begin Writing Self-Assessment Accomplishment Statements PAR Formula Tips for Writing Powerful Accomplishment Statements III. The BU Resume Format Technical Specifications Content Guidelines Contact Information Education Guidelines for including GMAT and GPA Experience Additional Resume Sections Information NOT to Include on Your Resume Editing Your Resume Other Resume Formats IV. Common Resume Concerns and How to Address Them Dual Degrees Joint Degrees Multiple Undergraduate Institutions Study Abroad Company Name Change Gaps in Employment Small Company Experience Entrepreneurial Experience Multiple Temporary Jobs Short Term Work Experience Self-Employment V. Electronic Resumes Keywords Submitting Your Resume Electronically Suggested Naming Conventions Appendix A: Self-Assessment Appendix B: BU Resume Template and Sample Resumes Appendix C: Grammar Rules and Resume Action Verbs Rules for Capitalization, Dates, and Numbers Resume Verbs 2 2 3 3-4 4-5 6-7 8-9 9 10 10-11 12 12-15 15 15 15 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 23-25 26-31 33 34 I. Introduction Purpose of this Guide The purpose of this guide is to help you develop the best possible resume to market yourself with honest confidence. The Feld Career Center requires 1st year MBA students to prepare your resume in the BU Graduate School of Management resume format in...
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...on personal essays to submit as part of their college applications. UT this year made the essay a required part of its applications. The priority admissions and scholarship deadline is November 1; the regular application deadline is December 1. “UT’s new requirement for short-answer essays gives our team an opportunity to learn more about the student beyond the academic benchmarks of test score and GPA—and in their own voice,” said Kari Alldredge, interim associate provost and director of undergraduate admissions. “As part of our holistic review process we consider a number of factors, and while we want to see strong academic preparation, we also want to learn more about our applicants’ goals, interests, and how they will contribute to our Volunteer community.”...
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...What is your… Personal mantra? Always be yourself, don’t let others influence your decisions. Personal mission statement? My mission is to make others laugh and to live a fulfilling life filled with laughs and love. Personal vision statement? My vision is to be an honest, empathetic and impactful human being and to be known and recognized for not only my kindness but my hard work as well. Personal core values? Be humorous, loving, respectful, authentic, truthful, adventurous, motivated, reliable, and healthy. List five personal and measurable objectives for the current year. Raise GPA, learn how to drive, be more savvy in regards to my spending, stay away from negative influences, and take better care of both my body and skin List ten personal...
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...PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ESSAY SABRINA SASSER FOUNDATIONS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS GEN/200 March 5, 2012 JAMES RYAN Personal responsibility is being accountable for what you say and do it’s your thoughts and actions. It involves working on your character and skills development. Not blaming others for your short comings and circumstances. Making choices to design your life, in a way in which honors your values and your purpose in life. Time management is the key to managing your personal responsibility and being successful in college and in life .With that said you have to have a plan for your future to be responsible and successful. What is needed for you to obtain personal responsibility and successful college life? It requires self-discipline, self-control, integrity, dedication, virtues, morals, honesty, perserverence, and commitment. I have set aside a 2 hour window after work, to perform my homework, at which this time is also my Son will be doing his homework so I am completing two tasks at the same time. The objective is to complete school with a 4.0 GPA, or no less than a 3.5 GPA. Personal responsibilities are the actions and taking the initiative of your goals that you have set for yourself and how your personal responsibility will contributes to being successful in college and in life. Based on your background, knowledge, morals and values, the sky is the limit to being successful. During the time of attending college, family should...
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...CURRICULUM VITAE Of MOHAMMAD SAIFUL ISLAM Mailing Address: House# 469(New), Gawair, Ashkona, Dakshin Khan, Dhaka-1230. 01914468060 saif_160@yahoo.com Career Objective: To have a job that would enable me to use my talent and skills as well as contribute to organization's goals and which would provide excellent opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Educational Qualification: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) Major in Finance Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology Result: 3rd Semester Continuing Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Major in Finance CGPA: 3.341 (Out of 4.00) Asian University of Bangladesh, Uttara Campus, Dhaka-1230. Passing Year: 2011 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Shahid Ramizuddin College, Dhaka Cantt. Group: Business Studies. Board: Dhaka. Result: GPA 3.50 (Out of 5.00) Passing Year: September 2006 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Mollartek Udayan Bidyalay, Dhaka Group: Business Studies. Board: Dhaka. Result: GPA 3.06 (Out of 5.00) Passing Year: July 2003 Key Quality: • Ability to work under pressure. • Capacity to taking challenges. • Communicate with people in flexible way. • Confident to convince other person for legal purpose. • Proactive personality. Experience: Company Name : VRIT Group Company Business : Software Companies Company Location : House-15, Road-5, Sector-12, Uttara, Dhaka-1230. Position...
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...Personal Responsibility And College Success “The price of greatness is responsibility” (Winston Churchill). I believe this statement by Winston Churchill adequately describes the art to great success and high quality achievements. Personal responsibility is greatly intertwined with college success. The path to college success starts and ends with holding oneself responsible and accountable. Knowing one's strengths and weakness can assist one in navigating down that path of college success, leading to the achievement of the set out goals. It has been about ten years since I have been in college. Although I could look at this long drought as a disadvantage, after much thoughtfulness I have realized that in these last ten years I have gained much personal experience and a plethora of skills and attitudes that will only aid me in achieving the victory I not only desire but demand of myself. Personal responsibility means that I am solely responsible for establishing my own goals, pinpointing my strengths and weaknesses and holding myself accountable to a set standard and process that will ultimately accomplish those goals. Personal responsibility begins with a set of goals. It is vital that a person has vision and clarity within that vision. One should know clearly what they desire for their future and understand the options in achieving their goals. Establishing both short term and long term goals are essential in achieving success in college. According to the desires I have...
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...DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLEGE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Instructor Contact Information Dr. Heidi Bonner Email: bonnerhe@ecu.edu Office Phone: 252.328.4382 240 Rivers Building Tuesday, 11:00 – 12:00, 2:00 – 3:00, and 5:00 – 5:30 Thursday, 11:00 – 12:00, 2:00 – 3:00, and 5:00 – 5:30 Or by appointment Office Location Office Hours COURSE INFORMATION Course Research Methods in Criminal Justice (Fall 2014) JUST 3800 (section 03) Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 pm to 10:45 pm Hybrid – 66% face-to-face meeting, 33% online meeting Rivers 271 Course Meeting Information Course Catalog Description This course examines the design, conceptualization, hypothesis formulation, measurement, sampling techniques, data management, and research writing as related to the field. Introduction This course introduces students to a range of research techniques that are currently used in criminology and criminal justice. Course materials deal with the practical aspects of research. Discussions of research techniques are embedded in principles drawn from the philosophy of science and cover such research issues as the relationship between theory and data, the logic of inference, causality, sampling, and data collection. Research methods are defined as all the conventional and systematic steps involved in empirical study. For this reason, this is not a course in statistics, research design, or theory, but we will draw on information from all of...
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...FACULTY OF BUSINESS BURSARY Donor: This award is generously funded annually by friends and alumni of the Athabasca University Faculty of Business Value: $1000 Number: One (1) Description of Bursary Awarded annually to a student currently enrolled in a Faculty of Business degree program who has completed at least 12 AU credits in the last 12 months. Applicants must have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.0 or greater. Recipients will be selected based on financial need and may only receive this award once. Conditions of Eligibility An applicant must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this award: * Current AU Faculty of Business degree program student * Completion of 12 AU credits, or more, in the last 12 months * Have a cumulative AU GPA of 3.0 or greater * Has never received this award * Submission of the fully completed application, and required enclosures, to the Student Awards Administrative Assistant, Office of the Registrar at AU, by October 15, of the current year Application Process Complete the application form by typing your answers. Submit the fully completed application by fax to 780-675-6174 or mail to: Athabasca University Student Awards Unit Office of the Registrar 1 University Drive Athabasca, Alberta, T9S 3A3 *It is not recommended that applications be sent by email, as they will not be received by a secure server. * Application Submission Deadline October 15th Bursary Notification ...
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...Personal Purpose Statement and Growth Mindset The first class of Managing Work and Teams was the first time I was ever introduced to the idea of the entity theory vs. the incremental theory. Reading Yeager’s article gave me the opportunity to question my own mindset. I saw myself fitting into both a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, but I immediately knew I wanted to adapt a stronger growth mindset because I wanted to learn from my setbacks and improve for the future (Yeager, 303). Enrolling in the Commerce program was embarking on a challenging adventure for me. I knew I would be placed in uncomfortable situations and have to step outside my comfort to learn from mistakes and try new approaches to problems. I will balance my work in this demanding program by preserving the passions I came to this school with. My undying love for songwriting, musical performances, and theatre have been retained as I play guitar and sing at least an hour a day and I’ve reached out to various drama clubs for opportunities. All academic and...
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