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I need to write an essay of 300-500 words describing what it means to be a "good citizen" and how I have consistently demonstrated the characteristics of a "good citizen" during my high school career.

Here is my entry: (337 words)

Here is the paramount question when contemplating one’s level of “good citizenship:” have I actively participated in and positively impacted my community? Have I reached out to others and shared with them my efforts and time? I like to think that I can answer in the affirmative to these set of questions. Since my elementary school years, I have been a member of Girl Scouts; my troop and I have donated to animal shelters and volunteered at nursing homes. More recently, I have expanded my community service efforts by joining band, chorus, and a cappella, all three of which put on free performances for the town on holidays such as Memorial and Veteran’s Day. As music is my passion, I choose to impact my community largely through song. Perhaps the community service that makes me feel most like a “good citizen” my internship at the ---- in town. After volunteering at --- last year, I was eager to continue teaching music to young children. Luckily, I found a position that allows me to help teach ages seven to ten in their chorus and music classes. I have also had a hand in their junior production of The Music Man, an experience as fun as it is redeeming. This is where I truly feel like I am impacting the entire community. Seeing the happiness, confidence, and determination that music can coax from these students is surreal. Music can turn a shy new student into a soloist, proud and excited to perform. To fully educate a child, music must be taught - and I am truly privileged to be a part of this. A good citizen will throw their full effort into perfecting their community and making it a wonderful place to live and learn. However, one must realize that this is a daunting and enormous task. I still volunteer with Girl Scouts several times a year, but I do believe I have found my niche. I will improve my community through music.

I feel like this is horribly trite and by far the worst thing I have ever written ever. :( Please help! I am welcome to all suggestions and the harshest of criticisms! Thank you!

Hi! I did my 2010 tax return on Turbo Tax online - so I efiled. About a month ago, I received my tax return via direct deposit, so throughout this whole process, I have had no paper.

Besides my W2 form, I have no paper. But I'm applying for financial aid for Emerson College who insist they need a copy of MY (the student)'s tax return form for 2010. My parents and I are really confused-- how can I send it when I don't have it?

Help please! I have no idea how to do this. I got the problem completely wrong.

Find the intervals on which y=sin(x) is

(a) increasing

(b)decreasing

(c) concave up

(d) concave down

and also---if you don't mind haha--

(e) local extreme values (which isn't that just 1 and -1? Maybe?)

(f) inflection points

Thank you for any amount of help !

Due to some mix up with my SAT, I still haven't received my scores for my October test date. (Side note: I hate college board SO.MUCH. Why are my test scores SO LATE!?!? They won't even tell me why!!!)

I digress: I'm completely done with the Common App and SICK of waiting around for my scores... could I just submit the app with the dates of my SATs filled out but leave the scores blank? (October was the first time I took the SATs.) Since most colleges don't even trust self reporting, could I get away with leaving it blank and sending in an official score report when my scores come out?

I would make note of this in my "additonal info" section, but I've already attached a resume that I would like to keep there.

Advice please&thank you!! :)

Or...you know, if you work for College Board... could I maybe have my scores? Why are you holding them hostage?!

Hello!

I'm writing my college admissions essay... and I've realized that I really need an editor! My friends are too busy with their own applications, my parents wouldn't know where to start---my english teacher scares me to death, etc.

So I'm kind of begging for help here!

The essay is at 300ish words right now and will not be longer than 900. If anyone even wants to help me out with a quick read-over, I'd be forever in your debt!

Anyone interested? I don't REALLY want to just post it online, so emails would be lovely. :)

I found a document on my computer that I had saved awhile ago... I remember using a different program for it (and then deleting it.) The file is saved with .mm

Does anyone know what program saves things like this?

Copied and pasted below: (It's only a tiny bit... I'm already impatient for critique! Haha!!) BE HARSH. XD The novel is regency era romance. :)

CHAPTER ONE

“There is not in the wide world a valley so sweet, as the vale in whose bosom the bri--” Emily Weston cringed immediately.

Her eyes flickered down to the smooth keys of the family pianoforte, where her fingers remained positioned in a chord that was shockingly ugly. Emily consulted the sheet music that was resting on the music rack, searching for her mistake. “Ah!” she scolded herself, “E-flat, Emily! Remember the key change..” She cleared her throat and began where she had left off, singing, “...in whose bosom the bright-- Argh!”

Frustrated, Emily banged the keys in defeat and slumped on the piano stool. She had been practicing all day, trapped in the parlor which had become increasingly stuffy since morning. This new book of music had arrived from London the night previous, specially ordered by her Papa. With her social calendar cleared for the day, Emily had sat down, resolving to practical diligently until she was called for supper. The idea had seemed prudent at the time; four hours later, it was quite foolish and had left her bored and antsy.

“Dear God!” said a young voice at the door. Emily snapped her head around to see her little brother George bounding into the room. He laughed, “Emily, that sounded awful!” And, acting as a true younger brother, he dashed beside her to the pianoforte and proceeded to pound on the keys, wailing a horrific rendition of the music Emily had just been playing.

“George!” she scolded, playfully swatting him away from the keys.

During the Regency era in England, what were some of the songs young women learned to play and sing?

I'm looking for some more information about tutors during the Regency Era. What was their salary? Was it common for them to live-in with a family?

I've been google-ing, but most information is about governesses. I'm looking more for information about a male tutor, teaching a younger boy before he goes off to a formal school.

Just got my scores back today - I got:

740 in US History

700 in Literature

I've googled a ton, but can't really find out what an impressive score is! Should I bother retaking? I know subject tests are only a tiny part of my application.. but I still want to have impressive scores.

Any input is appreciated. :)

Can someone help me simplify:

cosx / (cscx - sinx)

I know it simplifies to tanx, but I really have no idea how to get there.... any help please!

Hi! I've googling but I can't seem to find a map of the population of Cape Verde. I found one of Africa in general, but it wasn't detailed enough.

Thanks!

Hi I cannot figure out this homework question for the life of me.

Express 4 + 4i√3 in polar form.

(That weird symbol thing is supposed to be a square root sign.)

Any help at all is super appreciated! Thank you!

What is a good score on the SAT US History subject test?

I read somewhere that the national average is around 590? (That could be wrong - don't quote me on that!!) But what would be an impressive score for colleges to see?

Hi! My favorite movie of ALL TIME is Penelope. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0472160/)

I've been trying to find similar films - but haven't really liked any. So I guess I'm looking for suggestions! :)

Find the amount, to the nearest dollar, at the end of the investment period if P = $8000, r = 6%, t = 3 years, and interest in compounded quarterly.

a) $ 9565

b) $8365

c) $9417

d) $10146

and/or

Solve 12 = 7e^(2k). Round your answer to the nearest ten-thousandth.

a) 0.2695

b) 1.0780

c) 0.1170

d) 0.4681

I'm seriously SO lost. :/

Any help is neeeeeeeded. Thanks!

I am doing this project in my us history class where I have to dress up like a historical figure and present their influence on the US/the world for five minutes in front of the class. I chose President Kennedy -- but I cannot think of a creative presentation. Help!!

A - New Frontier and Square Deal/New Freedom

B - Square Deal/New Freedom and Great Society

C - New Deal and Fair Deal

D - Great Society and New Frontier

E - New Deal and Great Society

I've been trying to find the answer foooorever, but it all seems more subjective than actual multiple choice answers? Help please! :)

I wrote these sentences in the reciprocal tense in French but also in past tense? can you please tell me if they're correct or not? Thanks!!!!

Ils se sont entendu bien.

Ils se sont fait des amis.

Ils se sont vu souvent.

Ils se ne sont jaimais querellés.

Ils se sont fiancés.

Ils se sont mariés.

I'm PRETTY sure the last three are correct -- but still a little fuzzy on the first three. :/