tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post1904691525288105241..comments2011-09-23T19:14:50.206-04:00RoboJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04085723385146006020noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-26972707353509057702011-09-23T19:14:50.206-04:002011-09-23T19:14:50.206-04:00im now a freshman in the magnet and yes the test was easy and the school has changed a lot. so far the closest thing to a project we have done is build a popsicle stick twr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-66350272571413633392010-12-21T22:30:23.278-05:002010-12-21T22:30:23.278-05:00the test was really easy. i hope i get in.Nathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-63890082356437278702009-01-09T22:56:00.000-05:002009-01-09T22:56:00.000-05:00Wow, the program has changed quite a bit from when you were there...I wonder what year you graduated. The ball-transportation device must have been a fun project. Now, the closest thing to that is a project where we have to build a trebuchet to launch a ball so it will hit a nail in a sandbox.<BR/><BR/>I am currently a sophmore in the magnet program, and I am also concerned about the budget cuts. Some of the best teachers (Dyas, Bunday) have left, Ms. Collins is now working part time, and Mr. Rodgers died of brain cancer. In addition to losing 3.5 teachers, the computer labs are no longer open after school, and there is no ESS/Math help at lunch. Something....needs to happen.clamchowderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10067722669097570346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-25724033909581727842008-12-05T11:24:00.000-05:002008-12-05T11:24:00.000-05:00@Anonymous<BR/><BR/>You will not enjoy going being in this magnet program then if you are "sucky at math". Reconsider your decision to apply. You may want to try the IB program or the CAP program instead.RoboJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04085723385146006020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-50906608068411126802008-12-05T11:22:00.000-05:002008-12-05T11:22:00.000-05:00dude like iam sucky at mayh but awsome at english how do i study for the math section of the testAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-597162589142128812008-11-10T20:39:00.000-05:002008-11-10T20:39:00.000-05:00Do you think this is a good essay?<BR/><BR/>My interaction, study and work through my favorite classes or activity related to the focus of Science, Math and Computer science can be referred from this essay. <BR/><BR/>I interact with my friends and Teachers at school during group projects, class discussions and class works. Interacting with my peers helps me solve difficult works for me in my math, science and computer science classes. <BR/><BR/>I study during class and at my home to prepare for the tests, quizzes. I review what I learn during class at my home to increase my knowledge on the particular subject we are learning at my math, science and computer science classes.<BR/> <BR/> My examples of working in class are class projects and group work. This is favorite part of my school work. I like projects that are given to me like Science expo, in which you can work with another peer to complete a science experiment. It’s really fun because you get to explore new item about science. I also like working with computers in my computer app class because I’m interested in computer, and its fun using and learning about it. <BR/><BR/>Thus, working, studying, and interaction is my on a daily basis practice, which has helped me academically become a better student.Pranish k. anish1pranish@yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-32542025395257122552008-11-04T11:03:00.000-05:002008-11-04T11:03:00.000-05:00@Pranish<BR/><BR/>Which is better depends on you. If your math skill is signicantly better than your english/history skills, then you'll enjoy Blair more. If you are pretty balanced, you'll enjoy RM more.<BR/><BR/>As for writing your essay, here are my tips: don't purposely try to use big or flowery words to sound smart. make sure you write cohesively and each sentence makes a point or supports a statement. give examples for any statements you make. stay on topic. a simple essay that does all of these things is best. don't try to seem more sophisticated in any way, that's not what they're looking for.RoboJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04085723385146006020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-50247458252129392242008-11-04T10:53:00.000-05:002008-11-04T10:53:00.000-05:00Another question im not good at writing essays and i don't think the essay im writing is good. Do you have any suggestion how to write it?Pranishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-29882068426170616082008-11-04T10:44:00.000-05:002008-11-04T10:44:00.000-05:00Yea I am applying for magnet program at blair and richard montgomery which do you think is better. and is there any specific things you have to read for the entrance exam to get into magnet programs?Pranishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-73352875871648974432008-11-02T21:09:00.000-05:002008-11-02T21:09:00.000-05:00Yeah the budget is kinda doing weird stuff to the magnet. Its not really what it used to be anymore. Apparently the budget cut has cut off 2 magnet teachers that affect the incoming freshman year (2008-2009)- mr. bundy (or however you spell his name) and the old functions teacher. Some of the teachers are also a little annoyed at the fact they have to teach more classes. But mr. rose (pre-calc and functions teacher) is now pretty pissed off at how the math curriculum at blair and across the county is getting screwed over. But anyways, this website was pretty helpful as part of my research for my english project.<BR/><BR/>Im pretty sure this is a bit late but to &#39;Francis&#39;, the blair test is really really easy. Its like a PSAT only easier &gt;.&lt;. I didn&#39;t do crap to study either (Maybe it helps that i&#39;ve been in TPMS magnet). But yeah, the test is pretty easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-44722310753765066992008-09-02T22:35:00.000-04:002008-09-02T22:35:00.000-04:00o ok thanxFrancishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104722652324942484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-21370379720210662062008-07-27T21:03:00.000-04:002008-07-27T21:03:00.000-04:00Just study vocab words from SAT practice books and do what you can.RoboJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04085723385146006020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-17124005047171361232008-07-27T20:17:00.000-04:002008-07-27T20:17:00.000-04:00well ive been told the test is really hard and the ppl who make it try 2 like kill u in that test. now im kinda scared bc i really i have 2 make that test. wut happens if i dont know any vocab from the words they give me? some ppl say u have 2 get over 60 percent on each section. idk if i can do that for each section. especially the vocab partFrancishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104722652324942484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-46784328869019572552008-07-19T22:52:00.000-04:002008-07-19T22:52:00.000-04:00What do you mean pass? There's not exactly a cut-off score that means pass-fail. Just do well on the math and logic tests, have good grades, get good recommendations, and write good essays. If you get to Blair, you will take English classes with the "normal" students instead of having special magnet classes for it, so they do not weigh the verbal section.<BR/><BR/>Good luck.RoboJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04085723385146006020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-32275951232572551702008-07-19T22:07:00.000-04:002008-07-19T22:07:00.000-04:00do u have 2 pass the verbal part?Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104722652324942484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-89715574947116249372008-07-13T22:48:00.000-04:002008-07-13T22:48:00.000-04:00Francis,<BR/><BR/>When I took the exam, it was exactly the PSAT, plus a separate logic and reasoning exam and two essay questions. To study, you can just take sample PSATs. Honestly, the verbal section does not matter as much as the math section for Blair (it matters a lot for the IB program), though your essay writing skills will come into play. Be very careful with your spelling, don't purposely use big or fancy words or too many extraneous adjectives, and make sure you write your thoughts out clearly.RoboJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04085723385146006020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-81768013287480543352008-07-13T22:38:00.000-04:002008-07-13T22:38:00.000-04:00well, i want 2 get into blair high school but im not really sure if i have to pass everything on the exam. i know it's like SSAT. im really kinda weak on vocab and i dont know wut level of vocab im supposed 2 study. and is there even an english section on the exam anyway?Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08104722652324942484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-46091741487841438732008-05-03T18:46:00.000-04:002008-05-03T18:46:00.000-04:00really? how is that possible for all those magnet teachers let alone the labs and equipment and building space ... i think it must be alot higher than that<BR/><BR/>anyway, i agree that moco should fund it because it is an important expression of the county's priorities and affluence. but its also alot of money and in tough times, i can see why they would look to squeeze it a little<BR/><BR/>the other thing is, i don't know of many regular kids taking magnet classes. there was alot of overlap with ap classes for me personally and i think english was common for everyone if i remember correctly but i dont recall more than a few kids taking the cs courses<BR/><BR/>it is an amazing school though. i feel like blair was more academically challenging in some respects than any of college or grad school<BR/><BR/>this is a long comment ... bye! (i see the way to get emails for replies! yay)kgormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983470015903492472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-34508589181417170802008-05-02T22:44:00.000-04:002008-05-02T22:44:00.000-04:00It's only $350k in a huge budget, which means little in the grand scheme but a lot for those people. And as I mentioned, the rest of the school does benefit from the magnet program being in the school through getting better equipment, a USS for the whole school paid by just the magnet program, and access to magnet electives.RoboJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04085723385146006020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1531850453904970924.post-60170518496588076042008-05-01T22:37:00.000-04:002008-05-01T22:37:00.000-04:00you crazy magnet kids ... yea it is an impressive collection of smart asses from across the state, but if we are considering priorities and there is a limited pot of money to go around, i think we could cut back on LISP and give the "other half" of the school some much needed attention. theres plenty of opportunity to stretch out your horizons in college, why does it have to be so specialized in high school?kgormshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13983470015903492472noreply@blogger.com