Is Northwestern (or a similar type of college) within reach?
4.1 GPA, 31 ACT, Volunteer work in Peru (various), environmental club, tennis (two years), soccer (1 year), robotics club, AP Scholar, top 10% of class, and I am applying early decision. how much do recommendation letters matter? i think i've got some pretty good ones
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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Yes, a college of this type should be a good possibility. A lot will depend on your essay - highlight any unusual things you have accomplished or anything for which you have a high level of accomplishment. Also, note anything really unusual in your personal background. Recommendation letters definitely matter. If you know an alum be sure to ask him or her to write a letter for you. By all means, ask for permission from anyone whom you are asking to make a recommendation. At the time you ask permission, remind this person of your outstanding qualifications. s
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
What should I include in my peru project
What should I include in my peru project?
I'm working on a project of peru but I don't know what to include I talked about the incas tourist atractions music and stuff but what else ? could i put in it to make it more interesting
Peru - 3 Answers
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You could talk about the climate...how the sun is rarely visible in Lima except for I think January and February (don't quote me on that lol!). When I was there the tour guide kept talking about how there's no water in Lima because it never rains and how it's always quite murky. You could maybe talk about how the climate and landscape varies between cities? Because it does a lot. Language/dialect changes I think too. Transport's another thing...because bus drivers over there are crazy! Buses are privately owned so they make a living by getting as many passengers on board as possible, at once. Um, what else...they make some clothes out of Alpaca wool because it's better quality than sheep, and in the Sacred Valley they use natural plants, salt and beetles to dye the cloth. I don't know if I'm being helpful at all...
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Machu Picchu! :) its amazing! all the crafts! their national language is Quechua!!!! There are a lot of amazing things! They eat guinea pig they call it "cuy"! It is tough meat, but it is actually pretty good! :) They also eat alpaca & llamas :) I didn't like that as well!
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I'm peruvian. Here are some tips about Peru that maybe not too much people know and are interesting. Peru is a great exporter of cotton , its cotton is known as Pima and is recognise to be one of the best in the world. Peru has three main regions: The coast that is along the Pacific ocean, the highlands that is were the Coordillera de los Andes is and it runs all along Peru, and the jungle, a very tropical area with temperatures reaching above 40 degrees in summer time. The weather: in Lima is humid and most of the time in winter the sky is cloudy and greyish. Along the coast to the very north is could be very hot, and to the south dry. In the highlands is cool/dry and in many areas they have snow. In the jungle is completely tropical. The soil in Peru is fertile, mainly products harvested are potatoes, asparragus, a variety of citric fruits and green vegetables, grapes, sugar cane, and rice. Peru has around 500 varieties of potatoes and is a vegetable that is always present in every dish. Also Peru has sheep farms, lamb, alpaca, llama,poultry and cattle. Dairy is also a good source for farmers, more in the south areas. Another source of income for many people is artesanal fishing and this is done almost along all the coast of Peru. The sea is rich in fish and seafood. In front of the coast of Peru, in the Pacific Ocean, is the Falla de Nazca (or Nazca failure), due to energy liberated in between the plataforms of this failure, Peru is subject to earthquakes and tremors. Hope this helps! Cheers!
I'm working on a project of peru but I don't know what to include I talked about the incas tourist atractions music and stuff but what else ? could i put in it to make it more interesting
Peru - 3 Answers
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You could talk about the climate...how the sun is rarely visible in Lima except for I think January and February (don't quote me on that lol!). When I was there the tour guide kept talking about how there's no water in Lima because it never rains and how it's always quite murky. You could maybe talk about how the climate and landscape varies between cities? Because it does a lot. Language/dialect changes I think too. Transport's another thing...because bus drivers over there are crazy! Buses are privately owned so they make a living by getting as many passengers on board as possible, at once. Um, what else...they make some clothes out of Alpaca wool because it's better quality than sheep, and in the Sacred Valley they use natural plants, salt and beetles to dye the cloth. I don't know if I'm being helpful at all...
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Machu Picchu! :) its amazing! all the crafts! their national language is Quechua!!!! There are a lot of amazing things! They eat guinea pig they call it "cuy"! It is tough meat, but it is actually pretty good! :) They also eat alpaca & llamas :) I didn't like that as well!
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I'm peruvian. Here are some tips about Peru that maybe not too much people know and are interesting. Peru is a great exporter of cotton , its cotton is known as Pima and is recognise to be one of the best in the world. Peru has three main regions: The coast that is along the Pacific ocean, the highlands that is were the Coordillera de los Andes is and it runs all along Peru, and the jungle, a very tropical area with temperatures reaching above 40 degrees in summer time. The weather: in Lima is humid and most of the time in winter the sky is cloudy and greyish. Along the coast to the very north is could be very hot, and to the south dry. In the highlands is cool/dry and in many areas they have snow. In the jungle is completely tropical. The soil in Peru is fertile, mainly products harvested are potatoes, asparragus, a variety of citric fruits and green vegetables, grapes, sugar cane, and rice. Peru has around 500 varieties of potatoes and is a vegetable that is always present in every dish. Also Peru has sheep farms, lamb, alpaca, llama,poultry and cattle. Dairy is also a good source for farmers, more in the south areas. Another source of income for many people is artesanal fishing and this is done almost along all the coast of Peru. The sea is rich in fish and seafood. In front of the coast of Peru, in the Pacific Ocean, is the Falla de Nazca (or Nazca failure), due to energy liberated in between the plataforms of this failure, Peru is subject to earthquakes and tremors. Hope this helps! Cheers!
Monday, December 7, 2009
What is the best laptop for international warranty/support
What is the best laptop for international warranty/support?
I will need to buy a laptop since I will be moving to and working in Perú. But I would like to be able to have it serviced if something goes wrong. What country has the best track-record for providing international support?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Check with the firms of the country where you are going. In South America Toshiba is well respected but it needs verified for Peru. Also, you should keep current with new equipment or less than three years old. Reason is the high cost of repairs and the on going updating as well as new features becoming available every year.
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Sony and HP (Hewlett-Packard) are two of the best and top selling laptop and has an international warranty which is worldwide accepted. Mostly sony and HP laptop really has good quality and really last long.
I will need to buy a laptop since I will be moving to and working in Perú. But I would like to be able to have it serviced if something goes wrong. What country has the best track-record for providing international support?
Laptops & Notebooks - 2 Answers
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Check with the firms of the country where you are going. In South America Toshiba is well respected but it needs verified for Peru. Also, you should keep current with new equipment or less than three years old. Reason is the high cost of repairs and the on going updating as well as new features becoming available every year.
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Sony and HP (Hewlett-Packard) are two of the best and top selling laptop and has an international warranty which is worldwide accepted. Mostly sony and HP laptop really has good quality and really last long.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
how to register an international NGO in the US
how to register an international NGO in the US?
The NGO has registry in the UK, works in Peru and wants to register as a 501 c in the states. Do you have to register in a single state before getting the IRS acceptance? Thanks
Civic Participation - 3 Answers
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yes, i think you will need to register in both a single state and with the irs. for the state where you want to register, go to the web site for the secretary of state -- the office that handles such requests -- and you will probably find the proper forms. (the site for nebraska is listed below.) also, go to the u.s. internal revenue service site and look for the federal forms. good luck!
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You need to talk to "B" "I" first.
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This is NOT something you can handle by yourself. You need an American corporate attorney who may specialize in this type of law in the state in the US where you will have your principal office and place of business. You wil need to register with that state, establish an American address,and then register with the US Federal Government , and seek recognition as a 501 (c) organization. If you are seeking tax-exemption as a non-profit organization, and you plan on any fundraising in the US, you are going to have to register with other states which require permits for charity as well. You will probably need an accountant who is familiar with US tax laws and accounting requirements of that state and the federal IRS regulations .
The NGO has registry in the UK, works in Peru and wants to register as a 501 c in the states. Do you have to register in a single state before getting the IRS acceptance? Thanks
Civic Participation - 3 Answers
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yes, i think you will need to register in both a single state and with the irs. for the state where you want to register, go to the web site for the secretary of state -- the office that handles such requests -- and you will probably find the proper forms. (the site for nebraska is listed below.) also, go to the u.s. internal revenue service site and look for the federal forms. good luck!
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You need to talk to "B" "I" first.
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This is NOT something you can handle by yourself. You need an American corporate attorney who may specialize in this type of law in the state in the US where you will have your principal office and place of business. You wil need to register with that state, establish an American address,and then register with the US Federal Government , and seek recognition as a 501 (c) organization. If you are seeking tax-exemption as a non-profit organization, and you plan on any fundraising in the US, you are going to have to register with other states which require permits for charity as well. You will probably need an accountant who is familiar with US tax laws and accounting requirements of that state and the federal IRS regulations .
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