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ex_redmill in fieldmice

g'day, mates

Nov 13, 2004 08:48

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ex_redmill November 13 2004, 10:59:12 UTC

I want snow too.
:-(

nanagose November 13 2004, 10:58:43 UTC

NO! NO NO NO NO NO! Sure, I can bang out an essay in a super-decent amount of time (thanks Sawyer, Maitoza, Pontes), but that is IT. In no way was I prepared for the science I'd have to endure in college. My lack of lab experience is shameful, and my background in chemistry is nearly nonexistant. My passing grade in college math is due only to the wonderful Mr. Mitchell. Otherwise, I'd probably be drowning in that too. I highly advise ANYBODY planning on taking ANY college science to ( ... )

ex_redmill November 13 2004, 11:03:21 UTC

Oooh, good to know. All you MHS kids--pay attention and bring this up to your teachers! Don't let them stoop just to fulfilling the MCAS frameworks.

scarletdulcinea November 13 2004, 12:53:58 UTC

I agree with all above..... I learned no real skills, other than the ability to speed-write perfect essays.

Which doesn't help me so much with college as much as it helps me procrastinate in college.

yes, I'm commenting on my own post. because I am just that lame. ex_redmill November 13 2004, 13:27:54 UTC

These are all really important points, ones that I fully intend to bring up with the powers that be (I'll be working at MHS this winter...more lameness! Yay!) Unfortunately, I don't expect much change anytime soon, as things are the way they are because of those goddamn MCAS frameworks--plus the monopoly that the College Board has on all other standardized tests. Not good.

paranoiddork November 13 2004, 13:30:47 UTC

The Science department obviously has its flaws when it comes to college preparation, and I feel that the foreign language dept. does too, writing-wise anyways. Sure I can speak Spanish fairly well in class, but the class I'm taking is fairly writing-based and my prof. told me that she feels my high school classes didn't focus enough on critical writing in the language. I don't really know how to get around this... maybe just extra self-discipline?