UCLA Chemistry Courses - How to Achieve Achieving Achievable Averages

UCLA Chemistry Courses - How to Achieve Achieving Achievable AveragesIf you are interested in joining the faculty at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), this article is a guide to help you figure out which are the most important things to consider before enrolling. There are so many colleges and universities throughout the country that you may want to consider, it can be a challenge to choose which one you would like to attend. This article will assist you in choosing the right college to help you earn your degree in the field of chemistry.The first step to getting into a competitive college market is to make sure that you qualify for admission. Your GPA is probably the first thing that people will look at when considering your application. Even if you have never taken a college course, most colleges will consider whether or not you have taken a course in your undergraduate degree program to see if you were able to meet their academic requirements. If you are struggling academically, it may be best to find out what other students who have done well at school have achieved.Even if you have a high GPA, it is important to note that the more experience you have with taking chemistry courses, the better off you will be. Students who have taken chemistry courses for a long time will typically have a more experienced background when it comes to class preparation and generally making an effort to understand the material that they are learning. Students who have taken chemical courses for a shorter period of time generally do not have the opportunity to get a higher GPA, and it is likely that they will be more stressed out about going to class, because they will not have a complete experience. All in all, you should always keep your goal in mind when choosing which college to attend.One aspect that many students might not consider when enrolling at UCLA is what it takes to get involved with the academic community. Chemistry is a complex and high pressure su bject. This is especially true for those who are new to the field, so it is important to think about the kinds of student groups that you may be interested in joining. If you are interested in earning a PhD, but you only have a few years to go before graduation, the best choice for you is to join a local chapter of the Society for Graduate Research (SGR). These groups will have a large network of resources, and the members will be more than willing to share their knowledge and experience with you.Another aspect to consider when choosing the right college to attend is how much money you can realistically afford to put toward your education. It is true that tuition at a university can be more expensive than in-state tuition, but you do not have to leave your home in order to achieve your goals. You do not have to pay out of pocket for books and supplies, so you will need to determine if you can afford to pay for tuition and other expenses by taking out student loans. Most scholarships that are available will allow you to pay a percentage of your tuition.However, if you are still in school, and cannot afford to take out student loans, you may be able to save a lot of money by choosing the University of California Los Angeles as your institution of study. With just a little work, you can save thousands of dollars every year by staying in school and completing your degree. Furthermore, you will be able to get a job in your chosen field after graduation, so there will be no financial worries once you are finished with your studies.It is important to remember that you do not have to spend a lot of money in order to get good grades in chemistry courses. If you have the ability to do so, you can easily accomplish this. It is also a good idea to see if there are other students who are in the same situation as you, as the more people that are motivated, the better the chances of achieving your goal.

Choosing the Right SAT Subject Tests

Choosing the Right SAT Subject Tests During the test preparation process, the sheer number of tests and test dates can be overwhelming. Here at AJ, we have an expert knowledge of college entrance exams and can help you navigate the journey. Here’s a brief guide to one test (the SAT Subject Test, or SAT II) and how students can choose the right ones for them.OverviewUnlike the SAT, which is broad and covers many skills and content areas, the SAT Subject Tests focus on specific subjects taught in school. Because students are already preparing for finals at the end of the junior year, May and June are ideal months to take the SAT Subject tests. Acing the SAT Subject tests is a great way to show what you’ve learned throughout the year.There are 20 SAT Subject Tests, each of which is an hour in length, scored from 200-800, and comprised entirely of multiple choice questions. You can take up to 3 tests per test date, but we often find that 1-2 is ideal due to potential test day exhaustion.Factors to Consider in Choosing a TestYou can see a complete list of SAT Subject Test offerings here. The best way to see which SAT Subject tests are right for you is to take practice tests and score them. Here are a couple of key guidelines that can help along the way.1. College GoalsAdmission requirements around SAT Subject Tests vary widely among colleges. Many elites schools require or recommend 2-3 SAT Subject Tests. Examples include Brown University, Georgetown University, Caltech, Rice University, and Tufts University. You can find specific requirements on every school’s website, so it’s a valuable exercise to sit down and make a list of what your student will need to include in the application. If even a couple of your student’s top choices require or recommend SAT Subject Tests, it will be wise to have him or her pick exams and schedule a test date.2. The Student’s Strengths and CourseworkAP courses often translate well to the SAT Subject Tests, so if, for example, a student is excelling in AP Biol ogy and AP English Language Literature during her junior year, the SAT Biology and SAT Literature should be strong contenders for a May or June test date. Keep in mind that, while the AP’s and SAT’s often have much content overlap, there are certainly differences, and the formats are quite different. AP Exams rely more on essays and long-form responses as opposed to the strict multiple-choice format of the SAT’s. Thus, it’s important to be strategic and plan on preparing for both the AP and SAT separately towards the end of the course.3. CoachabilityIn addition to any solid AP coursework or obvious subject test affinities, we find that the Math II and Literature exams are great choices for many students. A junior who has taken or is taking pre-calculus will have completed all necessary coursework for both exams. Furthermore, these exams are especially coachable and strategic in nature, and our students have historically seen a great deal of success and improvement on these exams. For example: while we have an excellent record of success with all of the subjects, our biggest score increases come from the Math Level 2 SAT Subject Test, with many students improving over 100 points.How to Prepare for the TestsAJ Tutoring knows the SAT Subject Tests with a degree of expertise bordering on obsession. Luckily for students, a minimalistic approach focusing on a few key test-taking strategies, a series of full-length practice exams, and a targeted content review can work wonders in maximizing performance on test day.Our SAT Subject Test Students typically complete 3-4 sessions of 1.5 hours each. They start with an hour-long practice exam which serves as a jumping off point for a highly customized preparation beginning with session #1. In a 1-on-1 format, the tutor will observe the student’s strengths and weaknesses and tailor the instruction to fit his or her needs, assigning practice, reviewing gaps, and coaching on question evaluation as they go.You can le arn more about our preparation process here.Please reach out to us today to make a test prep plan for your student!

How to Learn (or Relearn) Maths as an Adult

How to Learn (or Relearn) Maths as an Adult There are many reasons you may want to learn maths again as an adult. Perhaps, you want to help your children with their schoolwork, refresh your knowledge in general or even sit your GCSE or A-Level as an adult. Whatever your reasons, here's what you need to do. Think about your maths mindset Many adult learners have a fear about maths, feeling that they can't do it, and they will struggle if they try again. This fear comes from past experiences at home and in school, and if you don't tackle it - it can be detrimental to your decision to study maths again. Alongside this are lots of negative attitudes towards maths in general. Maybe you don't believe you have a mathematical brain. Or perhaps you feel that because you find maths hard, you can never be good at it. None of this is true. So, the first thing to do before you start again is to change your maths mindset. Step one is to forget what happened when you were at school and what was said about your mathematical ability. Step two is then to find yourself the right teacher/tutor. The right person for you will motivate you, explain mathematical theories in a way you can understand and capture your interest with maths. How will you go about learning maths? There are several ways to target maths. 1. You can do it yourself you with books, past papers and with excellent websites like BBC Bitesize Maths and tutorials on YouTube. 2. You can apply for a maths course at a beginner or GCSE level as an adult learner at a local college. 3. You can find a maths tutor. The right tutor will be able to talk you through what you need to learn, how to learn it and also tailor it to where you are right now. We have maths tutors for the casual learner and maths tutors for advanced level learners. Consider where you need to start What you need to address, depends on how much maths knowledge and confidence you have right now. If you are a complete beginner, then courses and tutors can help you start from the beginning. If you haven't studied maths since you were at school, colleges and tutors can also refresh and extend your maths skills to help you gain a formal qualification. If you are keen to take or retake maths GCSE, then check out our blog on How to Pass Maths GCSE As this highlights the mathematical basics you need to know at this level: (1) Number - fractions decimals, percentages(2) Algebra - quadratic equations, factorising, indices(3) Ratio, proportion and rates of change - compound measures, measurements(4) Geometry and measures - angle theorems, 3 D shapes, vectors(5) Trigonometry - Pythagoras theorem, congruency(6) Statistics and probability - averages, data, sampling For A-Level and a maths degree, you will need to know more advanced maths theory and are better off working via a college, or with a maths tutor.

New Chinese for Travelers Video

New Chinese for Travelers Video The importance of Chinese stands out as the most spoken language in the world with 1.28 billion people in China and various other parts of the word speaking it. China as a country is growing by leaps and bounds as a world power. Studies have shown that Chinese has become a popular choice for a second language among college students, surpassing previous favorites including Spanish, French, and German languages. This increasing popularity is not surprising since the growing appeal of Chinese culture in the west and worldwide. TutorZ has released the 2nd video of its Basic Chinese for Travelers series on its youtube channel.  The first video  covered greetings (lesson 1) and asking for directions (lesson 2).  This 2nd video consists of 2 more lessons (lessons 3 and 4). Lesson 3 teaches the vocabulary needed for a stay in a Chinese hotel.  Lesson 4 holds the basic questions one might ask when eating in a Chinese restaurant. Basic Chinese for Travlers Part 2 Now that you have watched the video, lets review the sentences and questions taught during the session. Lesson 3 Hotel What time is the breakfast served? What time is checkout? Please help me keep my luggage. My room number is? Please call a taxi. The air conditioning is broken. Lesson 4 Easting What is your favorite food? Whats in this? I dont eat. I like to eat. Whats the name of this dish? Im stuffed. TutorZ has gone trough length to re-acquire the talents of an true Chinese speak to host the video. Also note the authentic Chinese setting and props seen in the background of the speakers office. We hope you have enjoy watching it!

My Tutoring Starts with Physics

My Tutoring Starts with Physics There’s little in our universe that the concepts and laws within physics do not explain. We  are the embodiment of physics from the organelles that interpret the language of life in our cells to the cosmic engines that generate heavenly bodies, large and small. Yet how many of us understand how physics work and where they need to go to become enlightened.  After teaching for many years the time has come where my tutoring starts with physics. Though a daunting task, my tutoring may not be of the caliber of Steve Hawking. Yet as a private tutor my teaching skills will rival those of any local university professor. I’ve always wanted to a tutor. The start of my tutoring of physics for some will be to explore the fundamentals of classic physics. The word physics is derived from the Greek word “physis” meaning nature. And indeed that’s exactly what it explains in a myriad of ways. For the discipline of physics crosses all borders of natural sciences. It is the study of matter and its motion through space-time, and the four substances within which all things exist. The four states in which all matter survives is solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. What better way to begin a journey of tutoring then to start with the physics of universal knowledge. Physics is the most direct path to understanding how the universal laws function even and including the murky borders of philosophy â€" it is the physics of philosophy, take into consideration the Tao of Physics. Well into the 18th century physics was still recognized as a discipline of philosophy. Because it straddled for so long the conceptualized definitions of science and matter. The study of physics is still considered to be a priori and a posteriori academic discipline. Priori knowledge is independent of experience. Posteriori knowledge is dependent on physical experience and concepts that have been proven physically correct. So you see how physics can cross and expand into so many avenues of learning. Physics can explains that how what we may observe will not always result in a predicted outcome. In starting my tutoring with physics I will explain in the most basic of terms the dynamics of field theory and how relative space and time can be. Albert Einstein, in a moment of reflection,replaced the notion of absolute time and space. And while not everyone can be an Einstein we can all learn the dynamics of classical physics. No other academic discipline contributes more to explaining life. In tutoring on the subject of physics I will help the student to excel in the comprehension of how the laws of physical dynamics affect how our universe appears.

Cutting Out Sugar The Myths You Need Debunked

Cutting Out Sugar The Myths You Need Debunked pixabay.com In fact, many people actually aren’t aware of how prevalent sugar is not just in candies and other sweet snacks, but in places that you might never have known it existed. For this reason, cutting sugar is a huge lifestyle choice, and one that takes extreme dedication. So, to help you out in your anti-sugar adventures and to eliminate any potential surprises down the road, here are some myths regarding sugar per NBC and the truth that you need to keep in mind. Myth: “You Don’t Have a Sugar Problem” Obviously, this isn’t true. Even if you don’t necessarily have a sweet tooth, this doesn’t mean that you aren’t enjoying loads of sugar on a daily basis. Sure, you’re avoiding the vending machine candy bar, but that’s not to say you aren’t getting the equivalent level of sugar somewhere else. Dietary Guidelines for Americans tells us that our calories intake on a daily basis should include less than 10 percent of sugar. According to blogger Rima Kleiner, we should be limiting ourselves to about 12 teaspoons of sugar a day. Yes, this may seem like a lot, but she claims that “Americans consume nearly twice that much every day.” Anyone eat yogurt in the morning? The amount of added sugars in yogurt is about 6 teaspoons, which means you’re already at half of your daily allotment just by eating a quick breakfast. And you aren’t alone. Apparently, about 75 percent of Americans are overeating when it comes to sugar. Myth: “Sugar is Easy to Spot” I wish. Apparently, sugar is actually hidden in just about everything that you eat on a daily basis. Sugar is often hidden in long lists of ingredients on a lot of the food that you eat. So you aren’t safe if you avoid drinking a sugary drink, because that granola bar in your bag is filled with sugar. According to Kleiner, “there are so many products where added sugars lurk! When people decide to limit added sugars, they know to avoid the obvious offenders, like candy, cookies and baked goods.” However, this is not going to do the trick. According to Kleiner, “Some of the biggest offenders are those that have been given a ‘healthy halo’ like flavored yogurts, granola, energy bars, cereals, flavored applesauce, bread and spreads.” Unfortunately, many products don’t come right out and say there’s added sugars. They’ll instead mention “high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, corn sweetener, molasses, syrup, fruit juice concentrates and honey,” which are all just as bad. So, as a general rule of thumb, if sugar appears within the top few ingredients, don’t eat it. According to Kleiner, “the higher up these sugars are, the more sugar the product contains.” Myth: “You Should Focus on Avoiding Certain Foods” Nope. (I know, I thought this was true, too). The truth of the matter is taking away from your diet is never going to work. Think about it, if you pack a sandwich, a granola bar and a bag of chips for lunch, and now you have to take away at least one item, you’re going to be hungry faster. The secret is to enhance your diet. According to Kleiner, “the easiest way to keep added sugar intake low is to choose minimally processed whole foods, like vegetables, fruit, whole grains, seafood, beans, nuts and seeds.” So rather than telling yourself to cut out sugar, tell yourself to add more of these foods to your diet. These foods have less sugars, and eventually, you’ll be accidently removing sugar from your diet. Myth: “You Need to Cut Back on Fruit” Have you ever had a friend tell you they don’t eat fruit because of all the sugar? Yeah, not so much. Fruit is actually something you need in your life. According to Kleiner, “yes, it’s true that fruit contains sugar, but that sugar is naturally-occurring fructose.” In other words, this is good sugar. Of course, there are other benefits to fruit, such as Vitamin C, potassium, fiber, antioxidants and other good things you aren’t really getting anywhere else. So this is yet another reason cutting sugar out completely isn’t a great mindset, as fruit may contain sugar, but the healthy nutrients it provides make its consumption a necessity. Myth: “You Have to Say Goodbye to Desserts” Again, quitting sugar cold turkey and never looking back isn’t the answer. Still, rather than binging on a chocolate when you have a sweet tooth, consider healthier alternatives that will give you that same satisfaction. And the best way to do this is to make some homemade treats for your sweet tooth and other cravings. According to Kleiner, “whether you’re looking for bread, canned soup, or yogurt, the best option is to make your own. Make your own break to control how much sugar is added, or flavor your own yogurt by adding” jam or fruit. So to recap, sugar is the enemy, but that doesn’t mean you should cut it out of your life entirely. Just know what you’re looking for, pack your diet with healthier alternatives, and you’re already on the right path!

10 On-the-Go Snacks for the Busy College Student

10 On-the-Go Snacks for the Busy College Student via proteinproteinprotein.com P3 Protein Packs   Packed with 11-15 grams of protein in each pack, you can choose between a variety of snacks. You can find nuts, cheese, dried fruit, deli meat, and sometimes bacon neatly separated in these on-the-go snacks. They’re also low-cost at only about $1.50 each! via Pixabay   Fresh Fruit Fruit is always a great snack to bring with you. Something that isn’t too messy and is portable is best, such as an apple, grapes, clementines, berries, and bananas. Not only are these healthy, but if you have a sweet tooth you need to satisfy, this will do the trick! via Presto Fresh Sabra To Go: Hummus These snack packs come with pretzel crisps to dip into a variety of flavors of hummus. Though they are a little high in calories and salt, this will keep you full and is a great snack when you’re on the go! via Pexels   Nuts Nuts are the perfect portable snack to bring with you during a busy day! With so many options, you’ll have a different nut for each day of the week, especially with flavored versions of almonds and such. They can be on the pricey side, but they are a great source of natural fat and protein. via Pixabay Fresh Vegetables Vegetables are a little harder to carry around with you if you’re on the go. Carrots and broccoli florets are the easiest to grab and go, but if you have some time to cut up some bell peppers or celery then go for it! Cherry tomatoes and sugar snap peas are also great! via Jack Links Beef Jerky Make sure you have a water bottle nearby if you choose this protein filled snack. Beef jerky can be a little expensive, but it is sure to fill you up! This also comes in different flavors, so if you like it hot and spicy or mild, there’s a jerky for everyone. By Superbass (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons   Granola Bars Granola is delicious and comes in so many flavors; you can’t get bored with it! Granola bars are great to put in your backpack to pull out in the middle of class. It isn’t disruptive and will hold you over until lunch or dinner. Be careful which kind you pick up, though, as sometimes they can be packed with sugar instead of protein or fiber. By Mr. Granger (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons Protein Bars Similar to granola bars, these are a great and easy snack to carry around with you. Unlike fruits and vegetables, you don’t have to worry about forgetting it in your bag at the end of the day and finding moldy food a day or two later. These are also packed with protein and sometimes enough nutrients to count as a full meal! via Pixabay Trail Mix Trail mix is a great snack to bring along with you to class or the library. Packed with nuts, seeds, and of course MM’s, it’s a definite classic. This can also get a little pricey, so we’ve found some recipes to make your own trail mix at home!  Make it with your roommates in bulk to save some money too. via AllRecipes.com Puppy Chow   For those days where you need a chocolate pick-me-up, Puppy Chow is the best thing to bring with you to class. Chex Mix, peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar is the perfect snack to make your day better. Be careful, though, it can get a little messy! Even though college can be filled with activities, social events, and classes it’s still important to eat throughout the day. These healthy snacks are portable, budget-friendly, and delicious!