Center

High school WGPA: 3.4 (I know its bad)
SAT I : 2350 (800 W 800 M 750 CR)
SAT II : Math II – 800 Physics – 750
ACT: 34
Captain of the Debate team at his school (Ranked in the top ten debaters in the State)
I’v been playing the violin for 8 years. I performed in Belgium and France. Also performed in the Lincoln Center
Volunteers at Nursing Home: 150 hours +
Volunteers at Hospital: 100 hours +
I am expecting to have great recommendations from my teachers and a recommendation from a congressman.
I also am currently involved in a research project with a professor at Auburn University. (I will probably get a recommendation from him as well)
Ethnicity : Indian Male
FBLA member for 4 years

I know I have a slim chance at both but the question is not whether i can get in…its where do I have the better chance!!! I plan to apply for the engineering school at Penn.

This is one of the hardest questions I’ve had to answer.
Just an FYI, I’d apply Early Action if possible so it isn’t binding;
The GPA, in my opinion, cannot be overlooked.
However, your SAT scores are exceptional, your ACT is great, your Math ii is awesome, and extras are great.
I would apply for UPenn early and regular. Have an alumni interview to improve your chances (Penn was one of the schools I got into, but decided to go to Hopkins instead).
The thing that just might get you in is your extracurriculars . You’re incredibly diversified.
If I was on the admissions panel, I’d consider you for admission.

OK I applied for financial aid but didn’t except me (FAFSA); I was going to Glendale community college (GCC) here in Arizona. SO I will not be abe to go this year. But instead of getting a job (even if very important) I thought I should start volunteering that involves medical to gain experience. I want to major in Medical Diagnostic sonographer
(ultrasound technician) so I thing its a good idea to have some experience in medical but I know there aren’t volunteering in sonophy unless you’re certified. You know what I’m talken about rite? Gaining experience is the best thing for me to get a better grib on a medical career but don’t know where to go in phoenix? Any good volunteer in medical that will look great on a resume. Please no suggestion or making a short pointless suggestion or smart comments. I would like to get alots of comments please.
P.S. I have no experience in medical so I want to go to a volunteer center that will except people like me. I neem a volunteer center that involves medical.

"Any good volunteer in medical that will look great on a resume."
You are absolutely right!

Volunteering In Pursuit of a
Medical, Veterinary or Social Work Degree / Career
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/medical_social.shtml

I’d like to get some journalistic work experience but I know you need to start small, so any sorts of online magazines/newspapers looking for reporters or feature writers etc. would be really useful.

Saw the following that are looking for volunteer writers, writers@magazinesubscription.co.uk

High school WGPA: 3.4 ( Its extremely bad and Im worried that this will kill my chances)
SAT I : 2350 (800 W 800 M 750 CR)
SAT II : Math II – 800 Physics – 750
ACT: 34
Captain of the Debate team at his school (Ranked in the top ten debaters in the State)
I’v been playing the violin for 8 years. I performed in Belgium and France. Also performed in the Lincoln Center
Volunteers at Nursing Home: 150 hours +
Volunteers at Hospital: 100 hours +
I am expecting to have great recommendations from my teachers and a recommendation from a congressman.
I also am currently involved in a research project with a professor at Auburn University. (I will probably get a recommendation from him as well)
Ethnicity : Indian Male
FBLA member for 4 years

And should I apply ED to this school? Would this Increase my chances?

Hey thanks for replying my question. I really don’t have any clue about what is needed to get into a really good school. It looks like you have some really good EC’s. About the congressman does he really know you or did you page or something for him because in that case it isn’t really going to help. Also you’re an Indian Male and there are a lot of Indians who apply to American Universities who are really qualified so that might hurt you a lot. Good luck though i am also looking at NYU.

The company’s objective is to maximise profits. Therefore I think it does matter because the volunteers are increasing the company’s profits and keeping paid people out of jobs.

from my experience of being a volunteer for almost 4 years, businesses dont accept volunteers where they could hire someone. so while i dont know if this is the same case where you live, thats how it works for me. if you want to do a job that ultimately is a job they pay someone for, you have to go through the interview process and be HIRED just like someone else.

High school WGPA: 3.4 ( Its extremely bad and Im worried that this will kill my chances)
SAT I : 2350 (800 W 800 M 750 CR)
SAT II : Math II – 800 Physics – 750
ACT: 34
Captain of the Debate team at his school (Ranked in the top ten debaters in the State)
I’v been playing the violin for 8 years. I performed in Belgium and France. Also performed in the Lincoln Center
Volunteers at Nursing Home: 150 hours +
Volunteers at Hospital: 100 hours +
I am expecting to have great recommendations from my teachers and a recommendation from a congressman.
I also am currently involved in a research project with a professor at Auburn University. (I will probably get a recommendation from him as well)
Ethnicity : Indian Male

And should I apply ED to this school? Would this Increase my chances?

Well NYU requires a GPA of 3.60 and Your SAT’s are Astounding Good job By the way! But with every college especially NYU, Academics is not all, they also look at extra curricular activities…A college like NYU looks for Well-Rounded Applicants. Yes The GPA MAY risk your chances but as of being captain of the debate team,success in music and having worked with college professors I’d say You have an 85% chance. Also your community service is also awesome! Working with hospitals and all I’m thinking you want to major something in the medical field? I hope so because colleges would love for your community service areas to match your career/major …for example, if I want to be a doctor…I’d do community service at a hospital rather than a daycare-get it? SO I hope you get in I really wish your GPA was better lol but Good luck
By the way Im a High School sophmore and I want to get into Columbia University, My dream school. My second choice is NYU!!
All the BEST!!

Dear The Grove: Statesboro
Per your email, I am applying to the Community Assistant position. I am very interested in this opportunity, and feel that I am perfect fit for this position.
I am a team oriented, positive person with excellent work ethic. With a deep commitment to quality customer service; my concise skill will lead to great productivity for your company. All of my employment history required me to promote clear, concise information, while executing communication and customer relations skills. My employment background coupled with my outgoing, energetic and friendly personality would enable me to exceed within the company. With these skills, I am more than confident that I am a great addition to this team.
Thank you for your consideration for the Community Assistant position. I am eager to execute my knowledge, skill and experience to contribute to your growing business. If you are interested in setting up a interview, feel free to contact me at the number, or email address listed above. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Kristiana Towns
(Resume Included)
Kristiana L. Towns
KristianaTowns@yahoo.com
Cell: (404)
Permanent Address: 155
EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, expected May 2013
Major: Public Relations Minor: Fashion Merchandise

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
•Keep Decatur Clean
•Decatur High School Mentoring program
•Volunteer Cheerleading Coach
•Volunteer Track and Field Coach
•Jobs for Georgia Graduates Career Association
• City of Atlanta Camp Counselor
EXPERIENCE
Wal-Mart Super Center, Statesboro,GA July 2010-Dec 2010
Cashier
•Expedite customer orders
•Maintained a positive work atmosphere
•Provide exceptional customer service

Abercrombie & Fitch, Atlanta, GA May 2009-March 2010
Team Member
•Maintained store cleanliness and stocks
•Provide excellent customer service
•Check and maintained accurate inventory

ACTIVITIES
Member, GA Southern Track and Field (2009-Present)
Member, GA Southern Cross Country (2009-2010)
Member, Future Business Leaders of America
Member, D.I.M.E.S Fashion Organization and Marketing

SKILLS
Basic knowledge of Spanish and French
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (2007)

FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME

Get a book on resume writing.

Saying you are interested in the position is redundant. They know you are interested; otherwise you would not submit a resume. change "perfect fit" to

Here is why I am the perfect fit: example a, b, c; case a, b, c ; history at a, b, c <– that idea.[ i e bolder, stronger, more specific.]

"With these skills, I am more than confident… " << NO. too wordy.
say "I am [will be, would be] an excellent choice and fit for this position." {okay to use "great addition" if you want to stick with that wording. Just be bold, strong, positive, and straight forward i e assertive} [also best to not actually say "I" too many times]

oh so trite: everybody is a team member and team player

and you EXCEL, or grow, or ,,, NOT exceed – unless you adjust the sentence

don’t kill (execute) your knowledge [ semi - lol ]

Answer the question: How does your education, experience, and background help their organization? – - so remove half to 3/4 of your "credentials" because they will not take the time to read them, and not like that you are trying to waste their precious time.

Be more assertive to get the job. When you say "If you are interested … " the human tendency is to say NO. so … "I can be reached at ….." >>Not: feel free….

a resume is ATTACHED, not ‘included’ and start with your education and skills first, after name, address, email, etc, so they can quickly see how to give you a callback. [<<< edit: I guess you did. Just hard to tell on Y!A] {Your spanish is a good selling point, and maybe the french, depending on your community. Your volunteering experience is also a good selling point.}

I am a in-state student. I am going to be a junior and I have 3.1 gpa. I took all regular classes. i have done about 200 hours of volunteer at community center. I also speak another language fluently ( english is my second language). I wasn’t planning to take SAT. Can I still get into U of A.
(I think I will have 3.2 or 3.3 gpa at the end of my junior year)

if you are a Junior in high school, you will have to take either the SAT or the ACT.

I’m a 17 year old girl looking to volunteer online….I’m great at helping people (coaching….teaching…etc…) as well as I have a basic knowledge of French and Spanish
and obviously english…
I’m an exceptional writer (though perhaps this question would not lead you to believe otherwise)
and I have excellent reading, writing and editing skills.
Do you guys have any ideas as to what i might be able to do ONLINE?
All help is appreciated although I’d ask that anybody with a rhetorical answer… please do not respond
Thanks

Absolutely possible. http://www.volunteermatch.com may have ideas for you as may your local volunteer bureau. One suggestion is that you go to http://www.foundationcenter.org and take their free courses in grant application writing. Almost every nonprofit needs that service and with the skills and interests you have it would be a good match for you. Anything you know or can learn about website design, keeping up a site or blog would be good too. Many nonprofits blog to stay in touch with supporters many others wish they had someone to do it for them. Helping with a news letter (virtual or paper), with press releases, etc is another possibility as is brochure design and updating.

I need some advice about volunteering in an oncology treatment center. I volunteer in a freestanding facility associated with a hospital that does radiation therapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow, etc. My decision to volunteer was influenced by my mother, who passed away from cancer a couple of years ago after a short battle against re-occurring breast cancer. My stepfather, uncle, aunt and a cousin have all had cancer; my stepfather battled the disease for 7 years but finally died. Only my aunt is still alive. My question is this — most of the other volunteers are 10-15 older than me and are cancer survivors. I like them a lot and they are very nice to me, but I can’t interact with the patients the way they do — I’m not a cancer survivor, etc. And it seems inappropriate to tell the patients that my mother died of the disease. My typical day involves fetching drinks, snacks, pillows, and blankets for the patients, and restocking non-RX medical supplies and linen for the nurses. Often the patients come with their families — but many come alone. Often the single patients just want to sleep during their treatment, or stare at the TV, but others try to make small talk, joke and clearly want someone to converse with… Frankly, once I get past what’s on TV and the weather, I am at a loss of what to say. What should I say? How can I be supportive? Encouraging? There was a patient today who was very ill during treatment — really struggling, etc. He came with his daughter or wife but she left during his treatment to speak with a doctor. I checked on the patient during her absence and really just wanted to sit with him for a while until she got back so he wouldn’t be alone, but didn’t know if that was appropriate. So instead, I asked him if he needed anything, told him it was going to be okay and let a nurse know that he was not feeling well. The nurse kind of rolled her eyes at me like, “Duh, he has cancer…” Anyway, I would appreciate the advice of people who have worked and/or volunteered in a medical setting, especially in an oncology ward — and oncology patients. What makes an effective volunteer? Thank you –

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Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate your insight. I agree that it’s better to talk about other topics, other than cancer. Our lives are much more interesting — our families, our work, etc. The disease does not define us. With the "okay" thing — I guess it’s a matter of perspective, faith, etc. Having watched several family members die of the disease — in the hospital, at home with hospice, etc. — literally in my arms — I know that no matter what happens it’s going to be "okay." Okay, OK, all correct doesn’t mean to me a medical prognosis, false hope, that you are going to get better, survive
– it just means that no matter what happens, it’s "okay." Can Yahoo contributors suggest other words of encouragement and comfort?

Sorry — I had some "technical difficulty" with Yahoo Answers and my "Additional Details" were duplicated several times. Had to delete and try again.

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A desire to be there and help is the most important element for consideration as far as I am concerned. Most people want to be listened to and I would imagine it would be the same with cancer patients, I would imagine that compassion is what would be the important ingredient in volunteering for a cancer treatment center.

Sometimes a cancer patient has nobody to be there for them, and it is a scary journey, so having somebody to ask if they need anything would be a great help.

Good luck, it is not easy doing what you are considering doing, but it is needed and thanks!

Dave

You don’t need to talk about cancer. I’m far more interested in your kids, hobbies or what you saw on TV last night.

I wouldn’t advise telling people it’s going to be alright, Most of us are not under any illusions.

I remember having a conversation some years ago in a cancer centre with a 10 year old boy. He told me about his family, showed me how he was knitting his own woolly cap for his lost hair and gave me a spare cap. I thanked him and told him I would think of him when I wore it. He hugged me and we got someone to take a picture of us. It was a nice, uncomplicated half hour for both of us, and I remember it kindly.

Thinking

the best thing you can do is be there for them, be a good listener and if they are distressed then distract them by talking of happy topics and keep smiling. you are doing a great job well done.