Working at a Tutoring and Writing Center

Working at a Tutoring and Writing CenterIf you're looking for a great way to earn extra money, consider opening your own tutoring and writing center. It's not as difficult as it may sound, especially if you have a keen eye for what can help students excel in school.While it may seem overwhelming at first, the potential for fast career advancement is there for those willing to go out on their own. There are many opportunities in the education field and getting experience at a tutoring and writing center is one way to prove that you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career. While there are also many excellent and well-established career opportunities available, a tutoring and writing center are a great opportunity for an aspiring teacher.Not everyone knows how to start or run a tutoring and writing center. Here are some ideas to get you started:- Use the Internet. There are many online resources that offer tutoring and writing centers. While these may not be as easy to set up as you would like, the technology is available for those who want to make it happen.- Consider a local community college extension when setting up your tutoring and writing center. This allows you to work closely with a tutor on a one-on-one basis, allowing you to test your abilities and find out which tutors and writing center ideas work best for you.- Some tutoring and writing centers only accept students who have completed a certain amount of college or are enrolled in a specific major. In order to secure your spot, check the admission requirements of the tutoring and writing center in which you are interested.A tutoring and writing center is a great place to be and one where a teacher can find her or his calling. All it takes is dedication and a little research. And because they don't take up much space, you won't be filling out any applications, and you can start working quickly!

Definition of Alternate Interior Angles

Definition of Alternate Interior Angles Definition of alternate interior angles helps in understanding the concept about the alternate interior angles. Alternate interior angles are the angles formed when a line (Transversal) crosses two lines that are parallel to each other. They are pair of angles inside the parallel lines and on opposite sides of the transversal. Alternate interior angles are congruent (same). In real life, a good example to understand pairs of angles is a window plane. From the figure a and b are alternate interior angles. 1 and 2 are alternate interior angles So, a = b and 1= 2 Example 1: If angle a is 450 and angle 2 is 1350 then what is angle b and angle 1? Solution: As angle a and angle b are alternate interior angles, they are congruent. = So, a =b =45 = As angle 1 and 2 are alternate interior angles, they are also congruent. = So, 1 =2 =1350 Example 2: If angle 4 = 50 degree, find the measure of angle 2 and angle 3? Solution: The given angle 4 is equal to 500. = Since, Angle 4 is the interior angle and its alternate angle is 2. = Therefore, 4 = 2= 500 = Another pair of alternate interior angles is angle 1 and 3 = Angle 4 and 1 lie in the same line. So, sum of their angles = 1800 = Therefore, 50 + 1 = 180 = Then, 1 = 1300 = Since angle 1 and 3 are alternate interior angles = Therefore, 1 = 3 = 1300

Difference between Like and As - English Lesson via Skype

Difference between Like and As - English Lesson via Skype Difference between Like and As is one of the common mistakes made by ESL students. So if youre planning to take English proficiency tests in the near future, you will find this post useful.You can either watch a short video lesson or scroll down and read the transcript below.There is also a short quiz at the end to help you better remember the difference between Like and As. Difference between Like and As - Transcript Hi there and welcome to this video and our Channel.This is Harry from englishlessonviaskype.com and youre really really welcome.Today were going to talk about the difference between LIKE and AS.They often get confused, so hopefully by the end of this video youll understand the differences and how to use them a little better.And as always, Ill give you some examples as we go through it.Were using LIKE when were talking about something that is similar to or the same as. Okay. Often we use it when were comparing people. Okay.This boy, he is like his father. He is like hisgrandfather.He is like his older brother.So he is similar to them or the same as them in terms of perhaps his stature, his build, his looks, his characteristics.Hes not exactly the same, of course, but he just looks like or acts like or behaves like them.Somebody lives in an amazing house. Big, grand, spacious.Oh this house is like a castle. Its not literally or exactly a castle. It doesnt have parapets and a drawbridge , of course. But its big and its spacious and expensive so somebody can say:Wow, what a house! It looks like a castle.Okay. So when were using like we dont mean its exactly the same. Were using it as an example of an exaggeration and its just to give it some sort of emphasis. Okay.For example, if were going to a disco and were going for dance on the floor and we say to our friends:Be really careful, that floor is very slippery. Its like dancing on ice.Now, youre not literally dancing on ice but the floor slippery so your legs are going in all directions so its like dancing on ice.You look out the window and the weather is really cold. For example, this morning when I woke up it was actually snowing and its the 14th of April and snowing.   I said:Wow, I hate weather like this!Meaning cold, not so so warm, a little dark, overcast, particularly at a time of the year when youre expecting warmer weather. Ok.  So when we use LIKE its as a preposition, its always followed by a noun so that s one way you will recognise it.Its like a castle.Like dancing on ice. Always followed by a noun. Okay.Hes like his father.He is like his grandfather. Difference between Like and As Don't keep this to yourself, tell the world: When we use AS we usually use it before the subject and a verb. So this is how you will recognise AS.For example:Please leave everything as it   was.Please leave everything as it was.It is the subject. Was is the verb.Please do it as I showed you.So if youre helping somebody at work and theyre looking for some help and you help them for example with their spreadsheet youll say:Please do it as I have showed you.So I is the subject. Have showed is the verb.So immediately you can recognise when you use AS.When we want to use AS also as a preposition? Well, we usually use it when were talking about real things.So he worked during the summer as a laborer.Ok. So its exactly that thats the work he had. He worked as a laborer.He worked as a sales assistant in the garage.Exactly the job he had as a sales assistant in the garage.When he left university he worked as a doctor in the medical centre. So as a doctor. That was literally his job.He worked as a teacher.As a teacher, as a banker, so al ways using asto describe exactly what they did and its very relevant when we we talk about peoples work.Okay. Its important to understand those differences.So LIKE similar to the SAME AS always followed by a noun.And then when were using AS it is always followed by subject and the verb.And when were talking about the preposition, usually were telling people exactly what it is.So LIKE its similar to but obviously not the same.Like a castle so theres a slight exaggeration there.But as a waiter, as a doctor then there are no exaggerations, exactly the way it was intended.Okay. So thats to describe the difference between like and as.And hopefully youve got an understanding how to recognise them and how to use them.We would really love it if youcan join us on www.englishlessonviaskype.com and as always please subscribe to our Channel.Make sure you hit the bell that they the notification button because this in this way you will be notified when theres a new video waiting for you.We have six online English language courses.Yes, six English language courses waiting for you thereand theres a discount coupon in the description below so youll be able to find something that suits you and this includes the most recent course that weve launched.Which is 73 Common Mistakes that people make in learning English. This is   really helpful for you.Thanks again for watching and join us again soon. Difference between Like and As - Quiz

FAFSA FAQ for Parents 2019

FAFSA FAQ for Parents 2019 If youve got a college-bound teen, youre probably at least a little familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but do you know how this application can affect your teens future? Here are some frequently asked questions about the FAFSA and the process of applying for and getting federal student aid: What is the FAFSA? The FAFSA is an application, but it is also your familys gateway to getting financial aid to pay for college. Your teen cannot get federal student aid (such as federal grants, work-study, and loans) if they dont complete the FAFSA. And many states and colleges use it to determine student eligibility for state and school aid, too. When should we complete the FAFSA? For the 2019-2020 school year, students and/or parents can apply between October 1, 2018 and June 30, 2020. For the 2020-2021 school year, students and/or parents can apply between October 1, 2019 and June 30, 2021. Keep in mind, however, that many states and colleges have earlier deadlines for state and college aid. Your teen should check with the college to be sure. Who is eligible to receive financial aid? The FAFSA website lists the specific, detailed requirements, but generally, students must hold a high school diploma or General Education Development certificate and be enrolled in an eligible program as a regular student seeking a degree or certificate, maintaining satisfactory academic progress. They must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens with Social Security Numbers, not be in default on any federal student loans, not have any convictions for the possession or sale of illegal drugs, and register with the Selective Service System if male and not currently on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. What do students need to complete the FAFSA? Students and/or parents need a Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number, federal income tax returns, W-2s, and records of taxed or untaxed income, bank and investment records, and an FSA ID, which parents and students can create at https://fsaid.ed.gov. When are state student aid and college aid deadlines? They vary from state to state, college to college. Its best to contact the colleges your teen is interested in attending to find out for sure. Should my teen apply to colleges before completing the FAFSA? Applicants have to list at least one college that will receive their FAFSA information, but they dont have to wait until they have applied to list a school. Your teen should list all schools theyre interested in (up to 10 are allowed). If your teen later considers a new school, they can submit a correction to the FAFSA online. Are grades a factor for financial aid? They are not. However, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving federal student aid. Each school has its own policy for what that means (typically a minimum GPA and number of credits per year), so check with the college. Does my teen have to apply one time only? No, your teen needs to submit the FAFSA every year. It is possible that the aid package awarded to him or her will change after the first year. Your teen also needs to make satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for federal aid. In other words, students who earn poor grades in college are putting their financial aid eligibility at risk. Once weve applied, what happens? Your teens application will be processed by the U.S. Department of Education within 3-10 days. After that, your teen will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), which summarizes the information provided on the FAFSA and includes an Expected Family Contribution. Colleges use this figure to determine federal and nonfederal student aid and to create student award packages. How is the Expected Family Contribution calculated? This federal formula considers your familys taxed and untaxed income, assets, and benefits (like unemployment), as well as your family size and the number of family members in college that year. Expected Family Contribution is not an amount of money your family is required to pay for college or the amount of financial aid your teen will be eligible to receive. For more frequently asked questions and detailed information about federal student aid the FAFSA, visit https://fafsa.ed.gov.

Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself

Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Sebastian Estrada, 11-years-old, Reading Program Completer, Level J Math 11-year-old Sebastian has already done a lot for a student his age. He is a member of his school’s Battle of the Books Club, has earned Principal Honor Roll every year, is a competitive tennis player, and has won first place in his local Math Bowl Competition as both an individual and as part of his school’s team. Recently, he added the title of Kumon Reading Program Completer to his long list of accomplishments. Even high-achieving students like Sebastian need some motivation at times, however. As a fourth grader, Sebastian was selected to attend a local Kumon Student Forum and was inspired by Kumon Program Completer Kiran Shay. He was so motivated by Kiran’s speech that he decided to increase his Kumon workload so that he could complete the Reading Program more quickly. This experience also encouraged Sebastian to apply to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference. He wanted to meet other inspiring Kumon Students, in hopes of learning more about how they benefited from the program and to share his own experiences with other students from all over North America. Thanks to his impressive resume and zeal for learning, Sebastian was chosen to join 55 other Kumon Students from the United States, Canada, and Mexico at the Student Conference, held in Calgary last July. Sebastian, who is currently studying advanced algebra in the Kumon Math Program, shared more about how he’s seen such success in the program. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? Kumon has helped me develop a strong sense of discipline and determination. Over the years, I have definitely become more conscious of focusing on what is important to me and what will help me become more successful later in life. It has taught me to balance my time between Kumon, school and my extracurricular activities. Additionally, it has taught me to prioritize everyday tasks and to know that nothing comes without hard work. Sebastian shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe Describe an “a-ha” moment at Kumon when you didn’t understand something and then you finally got it. This “a-ha” moment has happened to me several times, especially after I started Level G in math. When I was simplifying polynomials at the end of Level H, I was having a hard time getting the concept. But just like my Instructor says, I did not give up and kept trying to look at the examples provided until finally, I got it! Once I got to the center for my class, I checked the solution book and I had actually done it right! Even though some concepts are very hard to get at first, I have realized that the repetitions in Kumon will let me eventually understand it and master it. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? What keeps me motivated in Kumon is my love for learning and that I always want to know more and more. It is exciting for me every time that I see a new concept. Moreover, I enjoy that I can do my school work with ease, and that my classmates recognize me as an “expert” in math and often come to me to get help. Finally, I want to get accepted into one of the top colleges, and I know that the discipline and dedication that Kumon requires will help me get there. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Meet Marco, a Program Completer, Who Inspired Other Family Members to Reach their Highest Potential with Kumon From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Inspired by a Kumon Program Completer, This Student Became One Himself Sebastian Estrada, 11-years-old, Reading Program Completer, Level J Math 11-year-old Sebastian has already done a lot for a student his age. He is a member of his school’s Battle of the Books Club, has earned Principal Honor Roll every year, is a competitive tennis player, and has won first place in his local Math Bowl Competition as both an individual and as part of his school’s team. Recently, he added the title of Kumon Reading Program Completer to his long list of accomplishments. Even high-achieving students like Sebastian need some motivation at times, however. As a fourth grader, Sebastian was selected to attend a local Kumon Student Forum and was inspired by Kumon Program Completer Kiran Shay. He was so motivated by Kiran’s speech that he decided to increase his Kumon workload so that he could complete the Reading Program more quickly. This experience also encouraged Sebastian to apply to attend the 2018 Kumon Student Conference. He wanted to meet other inspiring Kumon Students, in hopes of learning more about how they benefited from the program and to share his own experiences with other students from all over North America. Thanks to his impressive resume and zeal for learning, Sebastian was chosen to join 55 other Kumon Students from the United States, Canada, and Mexico at the Student Conference, held in Calgary last July. Sebastian, who is currently studying advanced algebra in the Kumon Math Program, shared more about how he’s seen such success in the program. How has Kumon helped you beyond academics? Kumon has helped me develop a strong sense of discipline and determination. Over the years, I have definitely become more conscious of focusing on what is important to me and what will help me become more successful later in life. It has taught me to balance my time between Kumon, school and my extracurricular activities. Additionally, it has taught me to prioritize everyday tasks and to know that nothing comes without hard work. Sebastian shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe Describe an “a-ha” moment at Kumon when you didn’t understand something and then you finally got it. This “a-ha” moment has happened to me several times, especially after I started Level G in math. When I was simplifying polynomials at the end of Level H, I was having a hard time getting the concept. But just like my Instructor says, I did not give up and kept trying to look at the examples provided until finally, I got it! Once I got to the center for my class, I checked the solution book and I had actually done it right! Even though some concepts are very hard to get at first, I have realized that the repetitions in Kumon will let me eventually understand it and master it. What keeps you motivated in Kumon? What keeps me motivated in Kumon is my love for learning and that I always want to know more and more. It is exciting for me every time that I see a new concept. Moreover, I enjoy that I can do my school work with ease, and that my classmates recognize me as an “expert” in math and often come to me to get help. Finally, I want to get accepted into one of the top colleges, and I know that the discipline and dedication that Kumon requires will help me get there. Discover even more student success stories. You might also be interested in: Meet Elina, a Dual Program Completer Who Has Developed Independence in Kumon Meet Marco, a Program Completer, Who Inspired Other Family Members to Reach their Highest Potential with Kumon From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer SUCCESS IN KUMON INSPIRED THIS YOUNG STUDENT TO EXCEL IN THE POOL

Squad Goals! 8 Tips and Tricks for Learning a Language with Friends

Squad Goals! 8 Tips and Tricks for Learning a Language with Friends Squad Goals! 8 Tips and Tricks for Learning a Language with Friends Being around friends is the best.They support you when youre down.They laugh at your jokes even if they arent funny.Theyll even tell you youre totally justified in being angry that unicorn-themed food just isnt magical enough.But theres one other thing friends can do.They can help you learn a language!Whether any of your current friends are already interested in learning a language, or you want to find new language friends online through conversation exchange, having support (and having fun together!) while learning isnt only helpful, its important.In this post, well talk about how you can benefit from making and having friends who are learning the same language as you or befriending and interacting with native speakers.Here are some tips and tricks to make fluency your number one squad goal! Why Learn a Language with Friends?First of all, learning a language with friends adds motivation. When youre learning a language, it can be easy to quit as soon as things get difficult. Howeve r, if youre learning with friends, theres someone else there to hold you accountable. Whether its in real life or online, and whether your friends are native speakers youre doing a language exchange with or fellow learners of your target language, you dont want to tell them that youll no longer be joining them on the journey to fluency. Its much harder to quit if doing so will let your friends down!Plus, youll have someone to discuss tricky language rules with. Regardless of what language youre learning, chances are youll encounter some rules that are difficult to grasp. When youre learning with a friend, you can talk through these problems. If youre learning with friends who are learning the same language, you two can discuss how you interpret the rule. If youre learning online with a native conversation partner, theyll likely be able to provide additional clarity on the rule.Finally, learning a language with friends gives you someone to practice with. Online language exchange prov ides you with practice in your target language in exchange for giving your partner practice in your native language. In person, on the phone or online, with any type of language friend, you can simply interact in your target language (or switch between languages). Whatever the case may be, having language friends is a helpful way to get valuable practice.Squad Goals! 8 Tips and Tricks for Learning a Language with Friends1. Find new language friends online.First things first, if you dont already have real-life friends who are learning the same target language as you (or immediate access to native speakers of your target language in real life), the internet has your back.There are plenty of language exchange sites where you can partner with a native speaker as you both try to learn the others language. Sites like Languing, LanguageFriends.net  and  Conversation Exchange  will help you find friends who speak the language youre looking to learn.These language learning communities can he lp you find other people who are learning your target language.Find people who share your interests and start getting all the benefits of learning a language with friends!2. Use social media.Social media is an invaluable tool for language learners. When youre looking to learn a language with friends, its nearly perfect.Thats because you can exercise all the main skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.For a more immersive experience, you can change your language settings. Language settings are remarkably easy to change. On Twitter, just click your profile icon, then Settings and privacy. From there, you can change your language. On Facebook, its even easier: language settings are at the bottom right-hand corner of any page.Both sites are also handy because you can use them to find and connect with other groups of language learners, and its always possible that youll even make more friends with native speakers just by hanging around in the right places!If your real-life frie nds agree to it, you can team up to post updates, message each other or even exchange video messages in your target language.You can also connect with a language exchange partner on social media for easy access to all their posts. This is one way you might end up making a wider network of friends who speak your target languageâ€"by connecting with your language exchange partners friends through social media.If you dont want to annoy your current friends/followers by occasionally switching to a language they dont speak, you can still use social media to connect with your language friends. Simply start new social media accounts that you dedicate solely to your target language. This way, you can post freely in your target language without anyone unfollowing you for it.3. Play games.Playing games  is a great way to improve your language skills while having fun.You can play language games with your friends in real life, or find online games to play with your language exchange partner. Ma ny online gaming websites offer chat rooms where you can engage in written conversation while playing. Even if youre not a gamer whos into learning with all the latest video games, you can still take advantage of this technique playing simple, well-known games online. For instance, PlayDrift offers multiplayer dominoes and backgammon with chat rooms.When youre playing games, conversation tends to flow pretty freely, so you might find yourself discussing topics youd never have thought of if your sole focus had been on language practice.4. Use your target language to talk with each other.It may seem obvious, but engaging in general conversation in your target language is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your skills.In person, this can be particularly fun. You can use your target language to communicate with your friends when you dont want other people to know what youre saying. Be careful, though, because you never know who else speaks your target language.With friends online, this could mean instant  messaging each other, connecting with video chat or interacting through voice messaging.Texting is another underused way of interacting in a foreign language. Once youve installed the right keyboard, it should be much easier.For iPhones, you can install quite a few different keyboards, including most major languages. To do so, go to Settings, then General, then Keyboard, then Add New Keyboard. From there, youll see an alphabetical list with a wide variety of different keyboards. Select the one you want. Once youre in messaging, you can simply tap the globe symbol to the left of the space bar to switch keyboards.For Android phones, you can install specific keyboards and enable them by going to Language and input under Settings.Either way, talking in your target language will provide valuable speaking and listening (and maybe even writing and reading) practice.5. Watch movies/TV in your target language together.Whether youre watching in-person with friends or long distance with online friends, watching movies or TV together has a lot to offer.Learning languages through movies  and TV is useful in and of itself. After all, it gives you valuable practice understanding authentic media.However, if you watch with friends, there are even greater benefits. You get all the benefits of watching authentic media, but you also have a helpful topic for conversation practice. Who are your favorite characters? What lines were the best? How did you feel about the movie?If your friend happens to be a native speaker, they can also clarify any subtleties you may have missed or help you understand the cultural nuances.And with Netflix  out there, theres never a shortage of viewing options. Netflix offers a wide variety of foreign language TV and movies that you can find simply by browsing titles.6. Start a book club in your target language.If theres one thing Oprah has taught us, its the value of book clubs.Book clubs are a great way to get more out of your read ing experience by having someone to discuss each book with.However, for language learners, they offer so much more than that. Reading a book provides you with valuable reading practice. Discussing that book piles on conversation practice, too.You can start a book club with your real-life or online friends. Simply agree on a book you want to read and plan a date to discuss it. If you dont have a group formed yet, you can also try online book club platforms like Goodreads Bookclub Groups.If your partner is a native speaker of your target language and wants to learn your language, they might even try reading the book in your native language, while you read it in your target language. Then, you can discuss the book in both languages to ensure you both benefit from the experience.7. Create challenges against each other.Nothing will fuel your fire quite like a little competition.Setting challenges works great with in-person or online friends. Just agree on a goal and see who can complete it first.For instance, you might challenge each other to learn 100 new vocabulary words. Or you might see who can write a short story in their target language the fastest.Whatever your goal, it will push you and your friend forward towards fluency (and make you desperately want to win).8. Use Skype to connect.Skype  is a fabulous thing. You can place online voice or video calls for free. This is a great way to connect with real-life friends when you cant get together or to connect with online language friends.Video calls are particularly helpful for language learners. After all, you can use video calls to detect nuance in language, see what shape someones mouth must make to produce certain unfamiliar sounds, or even watch your partners facial expression to get a clearer idea of the emotion behind a phrase. Plus, sometimes wildly gesticulating is the best way to get a point across regardless of language.Learning a language with friends is some of the most fun youll ever have on the r oad to fluency.So set your squad goals high! And One More ThingYou and your friends will love learning with FluentU. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.FluentU is great for learning with friends because you can use the social media share buttons to share your favorite videos, and you can go over the same material separately or together.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all t he vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

?? A Parents Guide to Maths University Applications

?? A Parents Guide to Maths University Applications A Parents Guide to Maths University Applications Guest post contributed by STEP MathsThe application process for Maths applicants at the top Universities can be confusing, with a plethora of different admissions tests, interviews and entry requirements. This guide should help make sense of it.Open DaysFor an application to start University in September 2018, the admissions process will start in just a few months’ time. Maths specific Open Days at Cambridge start in April 2017 and many other universities are similar. These days are vital for getting a ‘feel’ of different universities, in addition to accessing all the important information about the course, accommodation, financial support, campus facilities etc. all in one place. For universities including Oxford, Cambridge and Durham, Open Days can be important for choosing a college, giving a chance to see the great variety in the size, age and location of different colleges.The exams (AS levels or other exams) in May and June are also extremely important; for one, they can form the basis of any predicted grades for the final A Level exams.UCAS ApplicationOver the Summer Holiday, there will be time to do two very important things in preparation for the new year: completing the UCAS form and preparing for any early Admissions Tests.One of the major parts of the UCAS form is the personal statement. This is often very important, even for Maths applications. It gives an opportunity to show interest in Maths outside of the school curriculum, such as any books read or so-called ‘super-curricular’ activities. For me, this included things like taking part in Maths Challenges and attending my college’s Maths Society.Contrary to expectations, It is also important to show that you can communicate clearly and efficiently as all Maths has to be communicated, often using words.The deadline for the UCAS Application is some point in October 2017 for competitive courses including Oxford and Cambridge, although schools and colleges often require an earlier deadlin e to give them time to write their references. (The general deadline is in January.) By this point, then, it must have been decided which courses will be applied for and the personal statement must have been completed.Most universities will offer either a four or three year course for Mathematics. It is commonly suggested that if there is any potential of doing the four year course, that is the one which should be applied for, since it is easier to change down rather than change up. November Admissions TestsNear the start of November some Universities require applicants to sit Admissions Tests. These include the MAT (Maths Admissions Test) and the TMUA (Test of Mathematics for University Admission). These are used to either decide which applicants to give offers to or to interview.The MAT is used by both Oxford and Imperial College London. It is two and a half hours long and totals a maximum of 100 marks, made up of both multiple choice and long questions. The content is based only on the current Core 1 and Core 2 modules, so preparation can start quite early on. (This may vary with the new A-level coming in.) Oxford uses the MAT to cut down circa 2000 applicants to around 800, who are given interviews.The TMUA is a relatively new admissions test, piloted in 2016, and is used primarily by Durham University to decide which applicants to give offers. Applicants to Lancaster and LSE can also receive a lower offer with a strong result in the TMUA. It is made up of t wo one hour long multiple choice papers, both on the same day in November, with content also mostly based on AS Level maths.InterviewsFor Oxford and Cambridge, interviews begin in December. The process differs between the two (and between individual colleges) but the central idea is to help choose students suitable for supervision-style or tutorial-style learning and differentiate between those with similarly high grades.At Cambridge, most applicants are invited to interview. The interviews are done by individual colleges, and thus different applicants will have different experiences. Most applicants will have around two interviews in one day. These interviews will be solely maths focused, and some of them will have a short test before. The interviews will form a significant but part of the decision of whether to make an applicant a university offer.At Oxford, fewer applicants are invited to interview, due to the MAT exam which will have been taken beforehand. Applicants to Oxford w ill also have more interviews, with at least two different colleges. These interviews will take place over a number of days in mid-December, and students will stay in the college applied to for a couple of nights. The interviews themselves will have a similar format to those at Cambridge, mostly just working through a small number of Maths problems.Winter PoolOffers will be given out by Cambridge and Oxford in mid-January. Since applications are not always balanced between colleges, both Oxford and Cambridge have a ‘pool’ system which evens this out. If a college has too many applicants which they think are worthy of an offer, some applicants can be pooled. This means other colleges with too few accepted students can take students from this pool.This means that in January some students can receive offers from a College which they did not apply to. Firm and Insurance DecisionsBy May all offers should have been decided and it is time to choose which offers to accept. The firm choice is simply the favourite university, and if that offer is met that will be the student’s university. The insurance choice is a backup in case the offer is not met for the firm choice. Because of this, it should have lower entry requirements. If neither offer is met, the student can enter Clearing on results day. STEPSTEP is the final Maths Admissions Test, used by Cambridge, Warwick, Bath, UCL and increasingly many universities. Unlike other admissions tests, STEP is taken around June, at the same time as A Level exams. Because of this, offers from places like Cambridge or Warwick depend on getting certain grades in STEP.There are three separate papers taken on three separate days; STEP 1 and 2 only require knowledge of A Level Maths while STEP 3 requires Further Maths. The papers are graded as S, 1, 2, 3, or U, with S being the highest grade.A stan dard offer from Cambridge will require a grade 1 in STEP 2 and 3. The exams are three hours long with 13 questions marked out of 20. Only the best 6 answers are marked in STEP. Around four full solutions out of a maximum of six answers should earn a grade 1.These exams are pretty tough. In 2016, 527 out of 1312 applicants got an offer. Of those 527, only 256 were accepted, as not everyone will meet their STEP offer. Finding a maths tutor to assist with preparing for these exams can hugely increase your chances of success.Results DayResults Day will be towards the end of August, and a lot of things can happen on that day. What is different especially for maths applicants to Cambridge is the Summer Pool. This acts similarly to the Winter Pool, if you missed your offer to one college, another college can choose to accept you. Due to STEP, this is a relatively common occurrence, with 26 out of 256 people getting in through the Summer Pool.Entry RequirementsThese are the typical entry re quirements for 2017 entry doing a 3 year maths course: CambridgeA*A*A (Mathematics, Further Mathematics + another subject) + 1,1 in STEP 2 and 3OxfordA*A*A with the A*s in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (if taken)WarwickVariations on A*A*A + 2 in STEPImperialA*A*ADurhamA*A*AOthersCheck University WebsiteThese may change for 2018 entry and individual offers can be different from the standard offer. STEP Maths provides training courses for students looking to study Mathematics and related subjects at university - with a particular focus on STEP, MAT, TMUA and interviews.Preparing to apply to Oxbridge and similar institutions? Tutorful have you covered with tutors across the UK experienced in University application processes. Wherever you aim to study, our tutors can help you prepare. View Oxbridge Admissions Tutors

How to Stay Organized All Semester

How to Stay Organized All Semester Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/organizer-calendar-schedule-791939/ The best way to keep on top of your stuff is to find a planning/calendar method that works for you. I personally love having a paper planner where I physically write down assignments, activities, appointments, etc., but other people prefer to have their calendar on their phones and/or computers. Regardless of which method you choose, it is important to choose one method and to stick to it. If you are a pretty disorganized person, you need to start out the planning process by mapping out your entire week to the best of your ability (I know people who even schedule study breaks so they stay on top of the material). Here is a list of things to put in your planner: Homework assignments (write an assignment on the date that it’s due… if it’s a long-term assignment, have a reminder of it each week saying 2/6 weeks before the assignment is due) Appointments (never miss a doctor’s appointment or an office hour again, just write down the day of the appointment and, if you need, write down small reminders of the appointment until the actual day) Tests, quizzes, and exams (this is way different than homework assignments because, along with writing when the actual assessment is, you need to also write down dates and times in which you plan to study… you will never feel unprepared for an assessment again) Events (whether it’s a mixer, a birthday, a girl’s night, date night, or anything, you want to have a reminder of it so you can plan accordingly in regards to your homework and appointments… if you have a big event the weekend before exam week, you will visibly see it in your planner and plan your studying around that) It will take some time to get used to if you aren’t a person who usually writes everything down, but it will eventually become a habit and you will be so happy about your new organization technique. Image via. https://pixabay.com/en/young-woman-girl-lady-female-work-791849/ After you have your calendar/planner situation all figured out and organized, you will begin to see patterns that will help you work on your time management. If you have all exam dates and event dates written down, you will understand the amount of time you need to study and the days that you are actually able to study. If you see that you have an exam in two weeks, but the week right before the exam is packed, you will know to block out a few hours each day to study the material. If you want to make the most out of your study time, here are some tricks that I’ve learned over the years: Put your phone on do-not-disturb (only people in your favorites will cause your phone to ring, but all other notifications are silenced so that you don’t get distracted by random Instagram notifications) Only use your computer if necessary (when people are on their computers, they are much more prone to distractions, like online shopping, so only pull out your computer if it’s imperative; otherwise, go the old-fashion route and use a notebook and pen) Bring multiple subjects with you for the ride (I have a hard time studying just one subject for hours on end, so I always bring a smaller homework assignment from a different class to break up the monotony) Bring a big bottle of water and a few snacks (if you are prepared with food and water, you will not only feel energized, but you won’t have a need to run to Starbucks to pick up something really quick and lose your study spot in the library) It may not seem like a lot, but these two fixes will ensure that you are on top of everything this semester. If there is something really important that you need to remember to do, set multiple reminders on your phone, write it down, set alarms, and ask a family member or friend to hold you accountable for said event or assignment. You got this, you’re doing great already! The first step of change is to do the research, which you did by reading this article! Good luck!

What You Need to Know About Spanish Finger-Tapping and Thumbtack Tutoring

What You Need to Know About Spanish Finger-Tapping and Thumbtack TutoringFingerpelling and thumbtack tutoring are popular ways to learn a new language. They are certainly fast, efficient, and inexpensive. These methods are extremely popular because they allow you to master a new language quickly and effectively, while using methods that are easy on the mind.Thumbtack tutoring is available online in a variety of formats. The most widely-available way to learn Spanish is through audio and video downloads. This method allows you to learn with little to no effort from your side. In fact, if you are in a time crunch and need some extra time on your hands, audio and video has been found to be a good choice.Tutoring online is convenient for the busy parent who doesn't have the time to get out of the house for longer than an hour or so. The internet has enabled anyone to do whatever they want with the spare time they have. With plenty of options now available, online tutoring may be the answ er to learning a new language.The cost of online tutoring is minimal, but it is not free. The cost depends on the amount of time you will devote to the course, as well as what materials are needed for study.Online Spanish tutoring is also becoming more popular because it is easier than traditional methods. This means that you will not need to listen to a boring lesson. Many of the audio CDs and video DVDs teach the lessons in the most effective and enjoyable way.When you tutor online, you will find that it is possible to schedule the time to work on the lesson in the same way that you would choose your classes at school. Most of the videos will play automatically as they are being delivered. This makes it very convenient for the student and provides them with instant gratification.Online Spanish tutoring does require some commitment to the program. It will take you at least a couple of months to make a full transition. However, when you are learning a new language, you cannot afford to miss a single lesson.