<p>My main passion is science, 2nd is computers, and 3rd is music. The problem is my school is a lot more humanities oriented than science and computers. The two semester of computer programming i took were the only courses the school had to offer. I did this Great Computer Challenge after I turned my app in for programming in visual basic, but we won nothing. There are no real science clubs at my school, just a couple of competitions like JETS. I was hoping that my three science courses would show that science really was my passion. I also thought my aeromodeling club would show my interest in aeronautical engineering. I pretty much did everything I could for math science and technology this year, and still, all of it combined doesnt match up to all the music stuff ive done. Next year, im gonna try to start a computer programming club but i dont know if itll work out--- there was only 1 other person besides me in my comp programming class this year. There is a mu alpha theta thing at my school but that still seems like more of a math competition than club, and you can only join if your in an AP math course, which no sophomore at my school can take.</p>
<p>Anyway, heres my essay.
btw the question was "how do u think math, science, and technology will impact our future?"</p>
<p>In the last few hundred years, the importance of math, science, and technology in society has increased exponentially. New discoveries in math and science, as well as breakthroughs in technology are now being developed more quickly than ever before. Undoubtedly, these three fields will continue to have a growing impact on our every day lives.
The purpose of mathematics is to rationalize the universe through numbers and equations. As time progresses and our understanding of nature through mathematics grows, so will the use of math in our everyday life. Complex equations to accurately predict weather or natural disasters could possibly be developed. Already, mathematics plays a large part in our lives through computers
Over time, our understanding of science and the universe around us will expand. Science and math help us to understand the causes and effects of nature. There are still many unanswered questions in science today that could be solved in the future. String theory and a universal equation could possibly be proven. The origin of the universe will perhaps be discovered as well.
Technology is the practical application of both science and math together. This field will most likely have the greatest impact of all in the future. As of today, technology has made many tasks notably easier than they were in the past. However, it has created some serious problems as well, such as global warming and the development of nuclear weapons. Hopefully, in the future, applications of technology will serve more good than harm.
Mathematics, science, and technology will continue to have a growing influence on our every day lives. As they do, both our understanding of nature and knowledge of the ways we can apply it practically will expand. However, if misused, they can become just as much a threat to our safety.</p>
<p>hmm, to be honest, the essay was a bit stereotypical. it wasn't bad, but it didn't stand out. so i guess it didn't help or hinder you. -- don't worry, by next year i'm sure you'll have alot more to brag about (i had nothing to brag about sophomore year...)</p>
<p>here's my essay, which i don't like but i didn't have any time to edit it (representing the procrastinators):
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Science used to be an elite subject only those select few could comprehend the subject and expound on it. But now, science is everywhere. Beauty is no longer make-up but cosmetics and complicated plastic surgery. In fact, all of the cosmetic problems seem to point to science for its solutions. Nanotechnology is metamorphosing from ideas to reality and experts predict cosmetics to be its first application. The cosmetics field will change its methods from using collagen injections to using nanoscopic robots to improve wrinkles. No one will have to show up for a follow-up treatment. No one will have to give these microscopic robotic miracles a second thought. Eventually, these nanobots may color our hair and brush our teeth. Who needs to spend those extra two minutes brushing anyway? Why do the work when a nanobot can do it instead?</p>
<p>All of these advancements in technology lead to one side effect: laziness. With so many improvements in life, we will have to use our bodies less and less. Our bodies, evolved to withhold physical stresses, will deteriorate. Thus, we will REALLY put ourselves in jeopardy because the minute our legs hurt from its lack of use, we will stick a nanobot into our bodies to cure this pain and continue our couch-potato ways. </p>
<p>However, not all of science will trigger this negative outcome. Nanotechnology will enable us to possibly cure cancer by searching for and finding cancerous cells and curing or eliminating them. What better way to challenge cancer than to face it on a microscopic level? It will be painless and effective. But nothing is guaranteed: will science help or hinder our lives? The answer to this question is yes; we do not know exactly how science will impact our future; but we know it will. *</p>
<p>i got a 196 on my psat this year. Havent taken the ap test yet so that i dont know. And by stats, do u mean just my grades and scores or just everything in general?</p>
<p>i don't think psat scores were really looked at too carefully -- i got a 198 as a junior...which really sucks. what was your math component of the psat score crazy glue?</p>
<p>i think they were looking for a passion, reflected in the classes you took, the ECs you had, and your essay. and i think grades meant alot. i dunno! i know the minority thing boosts people up alot. </p>
<p>hey crazyglue, ever thought of joining a robotics team? what city/state do you live in? alot of the teams could use good programmers =)</p>
<p>My math on the psat was 66
id really love to join a roboitcs team! I live in williamsburg/VA. My school doesnt have a robotics team though. Could I still join another team?</p>
<p>I got 80 in PSAT math. My CR was lower than my soph year PSAT. I did not submit it because they said they don't want extra information.
I still haven't heard from them after my interview. I am getting worried.</p>
<p>do psat scores show up on your transcript? </p>
<p>crazyglue -- of course you can join! it doesn't have to be your school. give me a day and i'll find out (through a few connections) if i know any by your area. make sure to PM me so i don't forget.</p>
<p>No. PSAT scores do not show on my transcript, nor do the SATII scores from my soph year.
They didn't mention anything about scores during my interview.</p>
<p>First Name: David John
Accepted Location: Cal State-LA
Residence: Alabama
Interests: Meteorology, Aerospace Eng, Robotics, Mech. Eng, others
Grade: Junior
Sex: Male
Ethnicity: White
Interesting Stuff: Scholars Bowl Captain (team qualified for PACE nationals), interested in a wide range of areas especially in science and history, lots of other stuff
I AM % SURE I'M GOING: 100 %</p>
<p>This is my first post here btw. I'm very excited about the whole program and the Cal State website and posts here excited me even more. Who else here is going to Cal State or has been?</p>
<p>I called the MTSI office today and the lady told me that commuter applicants would recieve their decisions by the 29th, not 15th. 11 more days!!</p>