Katherine Cohen of IvyWise. "Colleges are mainly looking for what we call `angular’ kids‚" she says. "They’re not looking for well-rounded students; they’re looking for well-rounded student bodies. So in order to position yourself as an angular kid‚ you have to highlight those one or two passions‚ interests‚ strengths and run with them.." Others say‚ contrary to popular belief‚ colleges aren’t looking for balanced students after all. Instead‚ it is said that they are trying to create a well-rounded
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what will be an engaging analysis of the complexity of conflict in literature. If you ponder upon it‚ how many of us have experienced some form of conflict in our lives? No doubt all of you. But year 11‚ it is the way in which we handle this conflict that moulds us into the individuals we are today. My work in the novel ‘We all fall down’ has caused some controversy in schools simply because I paint the picture of characters who fail to metaphorically ‘get back up’. I’ve no doubt that if you look closely
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such results‚ Simpson took advantage of his juror’s life experience; by making himself sound relatable‚ also‚ the prosecution was not well prepared and made several mistakes. Simpson was the Black Man that succeeded. He was the idol of many people across the world‚ thus‚ he was a very powerful man with an important
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Daniel Giles Professor Hughes U.S. History 1 6 April 2013 Essay #3 Everyone makes mistakes every once in a while‚ but doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t fix them. That’s why a pencil is made with an eraser in its other end. When drafting the constitution‚ the founding fathers included this pencil in the form of the elastic clause. This would later come to be seen as a way to get by laws and rules mentioned in the constitution. When George Washington was selected on April 1789‚ he formed a presidential
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The inevitable conundrum of mistakes‚they have been stereotyped and forced upon the world to never be created. But‚ as previously stated‚ mistakes are inevitable. A positive effect of mistakes is a discovery. (But‚ discovery meant in its generalist form.) Most commonly used household items were mistakes. Precisely‚ in archeology‚ two men named Heinrich Schliemann and Frank Calvert are perfect proof. Throughout history‚ mistakes have carried companies and inventors far beyond their wildest dreams
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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy According the fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper" by Aesop‚ the Ant was working hard to prepare the winter’s food‚ so he did’t need to worry about the food in the winter. However ‚ the grasshopper didn’t have food to eat as he always had the fun. The author told us a lifestyle which is we need to work hard to prepare the future. On the other story "the Ant and the Grasshopper" by Somerset Mangham‚ George didn’t have good life in the end even through
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Creon’s Mistakes in Antigone In the awe-inspiring play of Antigone‚ Sophocles introduces two remarkable characters‚ Antigone and Creon. A conflict between these two obstinate characters leads to fatal consequences for themselves and their kindred. The firm stances of Creon and Antigone stem from two great imperatives: his loyalty to the state and her dedication to her family‚ her religion but most of all her conscience. The identity of the tragic hero of this play is still heavily debated
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person who has never made a mistake‚ and I’ll show you somebody that has never achieved much”. The quote suits well to prolific military leader and emperor (from 1804 – 1815)‚ Napoleon Bonaparte. As he dominated European matters for about twenty years leading France against a series of unions in the Napoleonic Wars‚ he was still prone to making mistakes. These mistakes would eventually lead to the downfall of his power rein in France. These most prominent of these mistakes includes the failure of the
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Hoteliers is when cleaning staff is too quick to enter the room. According to the Hospitality School‚ it is important to knock and wait 10 seconds (10 Mississippi’s) for a response‚ then knock again announcing who you are. Open the door slightly to make sure the coast is clear. If your staff heeds this rule of thumb‚ they won’t find themselves‚ the hotel‚ and the surprised guest in an awkward predicament. • Cleanliness of Linens and Towels Our beloved hotel properties are not held accountable to
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2-15-12 Rough Draft My Biggest Mistake So it was a cool February night just like any other. I was on my way home from hanging out with my girlfriend‚ and I decided to call up a friend. I stopped at the ATM in Poca and scrolled through my phone looking for his name‚ and finally found it tapped it and asked him‚ “Do you want to go bowling?” “Pick me up in fifteen minutes‚” Anthony replied. I went and picked him up after getting money from the bank‚ and away we went. Meanwhile‚ I had another friend
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