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I gonna go for Master at NYU. My reason is so simple, I just cannot turn down such an awesome offer. It's tough choice compare to USC but I guess NYC is definitely the place to be.[dance] [dance] [dance] [dance] [dance] [dance] my profile: Toefl 267, TWE 6.0 GRE 1390 V:650, Q:740 AWA:4.5

Big Congrats I got in @ USC too Jumpin with joy but still wait 2 hear for more...

You should be jumpin with joy...I'm got in at USC as well!! at school of Cinema-Television So I definitely know how u feel!! PEACE

Hey! Big congrats I also apply to Syaracuse too Still waiting to hear from them. So would u be so kind as to asnwer some questions. - Did your deadline is on 1st Feb?? - How they reply you back by Mail or E-mail?? Thanx and keep me posted all the good news arite!

Many Thanx guys Thanx for sending all the love!!!! It's gonna be awesome to see you guys at USC!! Forgot to inform my profile in case anybody wanna know how painstaking to get in USC (just kidding :D ) GPA: 3.1 TOEFL: 267 / TWE: 6.0 GRE: Verbal : 650 Math : 740 AWA : 4.5 and definitely proof read writing samples. Plus a very good and well-written SOP and letters of recommendation. I spent more than a year to prepare all the application and test score. It's absolutely worth it!! ============ Now my Q&A session ============== Dear Dingus: Q: BTW, your future course of study is pretty interesting. Do you plan to enter the showbiz at Hollywood or the Broadway later? A: Yeah! I love to work at MTV or VHS1 someday. It must be totally kool to work with a number of great artists and being part of popular shows on MTV! Also, I dream of directing music videos and documentaries (like "Super Size me") or even those reality shows like Survivor and American Idol. Dear Vogon: Q:if u wanna make a critically acclaimed movie showing the "decline and fall of a man's sanity"...i'd willing help u......(lemme atleast make art outta my tragedy.) A: Hmm.....let's me see is that legal to go on public TV?? LOL that's a good one[clap] Take Care & Peace Out :JoY

I DID IT....I just received an official letter from University of South California congratulate me the acceptance to MA program at the school of Cinema-Television for Fall 2005!!! [dance] [dance] After the deadline of every school I applied already passed. Being afraid of waiting alone, I come back to this forum and silently read intriguing comment and stories of other applicants (other passengers in the same boat.) I hope I can share useful info with you guys more when I receive responses from other schools. So far...I applied to total of 7 schools (7 is also my lucky number :D ) 1.UCLA 2.NYU 3.USC -------> accepted 4.Syracuse 5.Boston U 6.Temple 7.Central Michigan U -------> accepted My most desirable are UCLA, NYU,USC and Syracuse. 1 down 3 to go....I will keep u guys posted!! All comments and questions are all welcomed here :grad:LuV to make new friends with TM groupies :D

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT ON MY ESSAY!! The argument that the Presto Manufacturing Company should expand its production by building a new manufacturing plant in Summit City, omits several significant concerns that must be addressed to substabtiate the argument. Its conclusion is not based on thorough and logical reasoning but rather numerous assumption. The following essay will expose these flaws and demonstrate how the essay could be made more convincing. To begin with, the argument simply assumes that a last number of unemployed residents of Summit CIty will soon become employees of Presto Manufacturing Company if it decided to build a new manufacturing factory there. It is undeniable that perhaps some of these jobless residents will be interested in applying for a job position at Presto Manufacturing Company. However, there is no guarantee that all of the unemployed residents have a proper skill to be qualify for working with Presto Manufacturing Company. Thus, building the new plant there in order to attract proficient workers may not be a pragmatic idea. Second, the argument that Summit City is equipped with extensive blocks of land available for immediate purchase is weakened by the fact that these blocks of land would not be suitable for the Company's need. The company will risk wasting their money on the futile blocks of lands and may ultimately end up sell it back for the cheap price. Moreover, it is poosible that some of these blocks of land might have been purchased by other buyers and ultimately have only a few left. Lastly, the low property taxes of Summit City might not be beneficial for Presto Company since it can make their production less reliable and inproductive. On the whole, although the argument appears cogent at first glance, however, it leaves out numerous crucial issues, os it is not persuasive or sound. If it had included the items discussed above, the argement would have been more thorough and cogent.

PLEASE ALL COMMENTS ARE WELCOMED THERE PLEASE RATE MY ESSAY [banana][banana][banana] #95 These days, some people hold the opinion that governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space. While, others think that it is more essential for governments to spend their money for basic needs on Earth. In my perspective, I strongly believe that it is crucial for governments to spend their money on basic needs on Earth. My reasons to support this view are outlined as folllows. To begin with, from the undeniable fact that our world today is need to be saved from deforestation and air pollution caused by human beings. Many activities of human beings damage our ecological system in several aspects. it is evident that environment problems are deemed one of the serious problems that can affect to people's basic needs on Earth. To illustrate, the destruction of forests can cause severe inundation , the Green House Effect and other terrible incidents to our world in the future. Therefore, governments should spend their expenses to help nurture our environment by planting more trees and plants and protecting endangered animals. Second, it is unquestionable that poverty is the major problem of today's society around the world. The poor are devoid of places to live and food to consume. Some of these people sleep on the streets and many turn to drugs and other illegal conducts. This demonstrates the fact that governments should pay more attention to slove this problem before it is too late by spending money on housing for poor people or building shelters for them to sleep. Lastly, another reason for my belief is that drug addiction is one of the major concerns of today's people. From the fact that illegal drugs are the chronical problem all over the world and can prevent economic growth in several aspects as well. To illustrate, it must be a disaster if almost all of our subsequent generations turn to use drugs and also sell them. People who want to make easy money will turn to sell drugs and damage our society and also our posterity. both physicla and mettal health. Therefore, governments should spend their money on this current problem by investing money on building treatment centers for drugs addicts and so on. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that basic needs on Earth, such as environments, poverty, drugs and so on, are all considered vital for mankind rather than experiences from outer space. Therefore, it is better for goverments to pay more attention and spend their money on basic neeeds on Earth.

Last time I reach 243 and I'm dying to score over 250 this time. I think I well-prepared for the last time SO, I feel so tired and boring to prepare all this again since I remember all the TOEFL material I have. What do u guys think I should do Second, I practice the complete TOEFL test 1 time a day in addition I also read and practice other parts of the TOEFL 1-2 hours a day. Do you guys think this is enough or I need to read more? I'm so tired to wait and if I didn't reach 250 this time I would die!! Now I can't eat and can't sleep!! I always think about the score and everything Can anybody help me with this PLEASE??

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RATE MY ESSAY!! [banana][dance][banana][dance] #50 Nowadays, some people like to do only what they already do well,while, others choose to try new things and take risks.Which one I prefer depends on my personal experience and lifestlye. In my perspective, I favor trying new things and take risks. My reasons to support this idea are outlined as follows. To begin with, new experiences are hard to find if we choose to do what we do best. We can explore to new lifestyle and meet new people by challeging ourselves with new activities and ideas. For instance, it must be an outstanding experience to travel around the world and meet people from different cultures. Nobody can find all this by sitting in the same places and doing the same things every day. Second, we can accidently find our hidden talents by trying new things. To illustrate this, we never know how well we can paint if we never pick up a brush to paint a picture or we will never reaslize that we love to play sports until we go out and kick some balls. Millions of people have different ideas and different gifts, thus, it is not a bad idea to start taking risks and trying new things. May be we will find what we really good at some days. Lastly, another reason for my belief is that it must be really tedious to doing the same things every day. We can spice up our lives a little by surprising ourselves with new experiences or new events. To illustrate, there must be the once in a life time experience for everybody, thus, each of us is willing to try something new. Some may love to ski, while, others prefer to swim. On the whole, if all the factored mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that we will never know what is best for us until we try it. Therefore, I believe that we should try new things and take risks in order to complete our lives with several of great experiences and activities.

Hi there noname !! You can read 'bout my test experience here : http://www.TestMagic.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10622 it's not bad 4 the first time but hell yeah I need to reach 250 You can chat about the test with me later if you had any question okey? [dance][banana][dance][banana]

Hi !! noname I really appreciate that u checked me essay and I find your comment very useful!! First of all, I am 23 years old and I am a pretty gals from Bangkok,Thailand :D. I Plan to take my second TOEFL test around the begining of May!! When is yours and r u guy or gal and where r u from?? In my essay, I think that saving lands and then create a forest for endangered animals can provide us many benefits like lessening pollution and it also prevents us from others disasters. I have my own pattern in order to wirte fast every essay I write in the limited time (30 min.) Now let's see how I can rate your essay. Anyway, this topic is quite tough,don't you think? After I read your essay I really fascinate with your idea and your writing style but I think you should be a bit more organized and don't forget to leave about 5 min. to check your essay. I saw some error in few sentences. Did you write it all in 30 min.? In TOEFL we only need 300-400 words. BUt if you did it's very wonderful!! I think you really have good skill in writing. You can write in GRE test with a flying color, I guarantee!! I rate your essay 5.5-6.0 because it straight to the point eventhough the introduction is a bit long but the conclusion is very impressive!! I hope my suggestion can help you Take Care :JOY [dance][banana][dance]

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RATE MY ESSAY!! #41 Nowdays, some people may hold the opinion that human needs for farmland, housing and industry are more important tha saving land for endangered animals, while, others think that saving land for endangered animals is more crucial than human needs for farmland, housing and industry. In my perspective, I believe that it is vital to save land for endangered animals. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, deforestation is the most common problem for our world today. More than millions of trees are destroyed around the world in order to build factories and indutrial buildings. Thus, there are solely few forests left for endangered animals. It is essential for animals to live in forests that provide the optimal environment for them. Second, it is a common notion that trees and forests provide oxygen and lessen air pollution. To illustrate, if we keep our land to plant trees and to grow other plants, we not only save endangered animals but also better our ecological systems. Since trees create a process called “photosynthesis” that produces oxygen and prevents us from air pollution caused by automobiles and factories. Lastly, providng land for endangered animals also has other positive aspects. Forests and trees are only can improve our ecosystem but also can protect our world from other terrible problems in the future such as severe inundation and greenhouse effect. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that saving our land for endangers animals can nurture our lives in various ways. One of those is lessening air pollution.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RATE MY ESSAY!![dance][banana][dance][banana] #22 It is undeniable that we all work and will work with different kinds of people in our jobs. Everybody is looking for pleasant co-workers to work with. What actually are some crucial characteristics of a co-worker? In my perspective, I believe that open-mindedness, honesty and responsibility are the vital characteristics of a co-worker. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, open-mindedness is one of the important qualities of a co-worker. To illustrate, a co-worker who is open-minded will listen to others’ opinion and easy to talk to. It is more pleasant to share our thought with somebody who is a good listener and very flexible. On the contrary, it must be annoying to work with a fastidious co-worker and end up never get our jobs done. Second, honesty is also one of the significant characteristics that a co-worker should have. It is a common notion that every supervisors strive for an honest worker. Nobody wants to work with or hire a worker who steal, cheat and lie. Moreover, we can see that almost every industry honors a worker who is loyal and honest to his or her firm by giving him or her prize or money as an award. Lastly, aside from cooperativeness, a co-worker should be responsible. Imagine a co-worker who never completes his work or never does his job right or is very sloppy. It must be very disturbing to work close to this kind of person. On the other hand, a responsible co-worker will finish his work he ordered to do on time. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that there are hundreds of good characteristics of a co-worker. However, the crucial qualities of a co-worker are open-mindedness, honesty and responsibility.

Hey thank again noname for your useful advice You definitely correct in several ways. Do you think this essay probably can earn 5.0 or 5.5 in the real test?? I wish it could! [dance][banana][dance][banana]

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RATE MY ESSAY!![banana][dance][banana][dance][banana] Nowadays, some may hold the opinion that teenagers should spend all of their time study,while they are students,whereas, others think that sometimes teenagers should work,while, they are students In my perspective, it is truly a good idea that teenagers have jobs,while, they are students. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, teenagers will learn how spend their money. Mostly teenagers can work just minor chores such as babysittng or gardening, thus, they will earn only 6-7 dollars per hour. Through this ways, teenagers will find that it is not easy to have their own money or it is hard to make a living. Therefore, they will appreciate the value of money they earn and spend their money more carefully. Second, responsibility is one of the best qualities that teenagers will learn by having jobs. To illustrate, teenagers have to be responsible for everything they do at work. Some may have to send pizzas or to wash dishes or even clean the bathrooms in the resturants. They have to do anything they are odered to do in order to earn their income. Hence, teenagers will learn how to be responsible with tasks by having jobs. Lastly, aside from responsibility, having jobs can promote teenagers to be self-discipline. For instance, having jobs means that ones have to be there on time and have to work full hours in other to get paid. Hence, teenagers will learn how to manage their time and also manage their energy to do all the work provided. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that teenager will earn many experinces and advantages by having jobs such as being responsible.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EVALUATE MY ESSAY!!![dance][banana][dance][banana] #20 Nowadays some may hold the opinion that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a city, while, others think that children should be raised in a city. In my perspective, I think it is better for children to grow up in a city than in the countryside. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, bringing up children in a city provide children a good quality of life. Imagine living in the countryside that takes one or two hours to travel to the closest hospital. Raising children in a city can provide children with good medical treatment. Furthermore, children in a city will have better opportunity in career as well since there are hundreds of firms and companies in the city. Second, it is a common notion that a city is the center of everything such as medical care and schooling. Thus children in a city will have better and higher education than those living in rural aera. To illustrate this, many children in the countryside strive for studying in a city since they find that schools in the city offers quality programs and better educational material. Lastly, raising children in the city can promote them to be more independent responsible and self-discipline. The environment in a city espcially the big city such as New York or Tokyo, can motivate chidren to be more enthusiastic and energetic. To ilustrate, children will become stronger by dealing with traffic, traveling to schools and being with their friends. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that raising children in a city is better than raising them in the coutryside in various ways such as providing a good quality of life and better educational system.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EVALUATE MY ESSAY [dance][banana][dance][banana] #17 Nowadays, some may hold the opinion that they can learn better by themselves than with teachers, while, others think that it is always better to have a teacher. In my perspective, I strongly believe that it is better to have a teacher. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, teachers can encourage us to study more. Imagine students who sleep or take a nap during class and finally lose their concentration on their lessons. Teachers can wake them up and pull them back to their studies. Moreover, teachers can teach students to be self-discipline and responsible with their homework as well. Second, students will understand their lessons more by having a teacher. Every teacher has skill in teaching. They know how to make difficult lesson easy to comprehend. To illustrate, teachers can explain about a scientific project by using slides or video tapes and so on. Through this way, students can picture the project and understand their lesson more. Lastly, teachers can suggest students to search for new knowledge from different sources. It is a common notion that teachers are mostly older and more experience than their students; thus, they definitely know specific books or websites about certain issues. Students do not have to spend time looking through all the material since their teachers can recommend them the best sources. This demonstrates that students can widen their knowledge by having teacher. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that having a teacher is better in various ways such as teachers can suggest best sources to find information for their studies.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO RATE MY ESSAY!! [banana][banana][dance][dance] #8 In my perspective, I have to disagree with statement mentioned above. I strongly believe that television has tremendous advantages which can encourage friends and family to communicate in various ways. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, television provides many programs that family members can watch and enjoy their quality time together. To illustrate, while parents and their children watch family movies or cartoons through television, they can share their opinion about that movies together. Moreover, parents can educate their children and point out what is right or wrong things to do by watching television shows with their children. This demonstrates that television can assist family member to communicate in many ways. Second, friends who share the same interest can enjoy watching TV together. For example, after I learn that my friend is fond of the same game show, “Fear Factor”, we watch the show together and talk about it every week. If one of us misses it, one will call to ask for the information about that show later. Thus, this shows that television can encourage friends to talk to each other more. Lastly, it is undeniable that people also discuss about television shows after watching them. For instance, it is a common notion that men are obsess with sports. Thus, men love to talk about the score of football match and also discuss how players play their games during and after they watch the game through television. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that that television has several benefits which can promote friends and family to communicate in various ways.

Thanx again paragtandon. (This is the first time anybody evaluate my essay) I made too many mistake I'll try to write again and again last time I got 5.0 in essay I am willing to reach 5.5-6.0 this time Do u think I have that chance or not??

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EVALUATE MY ESSAY!! [dance][dance][dance] It is undeniable that parents’ behaviors can affect children’s lives in various ways. In my perspective, I have to agree with the statement mentioned above. I strongly believe that parents are the best teachers. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, parents are the most crucial parts of children’s growth. Parents are the ones who take care of children since they born. A vast body of evidence has shown that babies learn how to walk and talk from their parents. Therefore, if babies receive a great affection and care, they will become healthy and happy children in the future. Second, it is unquestionable that thousands of children around the world suffer from being neglected. Ignorance from parents can harm children’s behaviors. This demonstrates that children need parents’ attention and want teach them how to live their lives in social. Lastly,” Like father like son” can best describe how children choose to imitate their parents’ behaviors. For instance, if a father is a smoker, their children will soon become cigarette-smokers because they learn from their father that smoking is good. On the other hand, many children want to be policemen, doctors and nurses since they want to be like their parents. Hence, this demonstrates that parents can be good and bad influences to their children in several ways. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered, we can reach the conclusion that parents are the best teachers in several ways such as parents should be good examples and teach them to cope with problems.

PLEASE FEEL FREE 2 EVALUATE MY ESSAY!! It is undeniable that today’s people thrive for success. Thus, some may hold the opinion that luck is crucial for being successful, while, others think that luck has nothing to do with success. In my perspective, I have to agree with the statement mentioned above. I strongly believe that luck has nothing to do with success. My reasons to support this view are outlined as follows. To begin with, hard work is definitely the key to success. Take students for example, tremendous students today have to study really hard to enter top universities. If they study hard enough, their hard work will finally pay off. On the other hand, students who are not well-prepared can not enter universities they please. Hence,luck is evidently can not assist students to succeed their goals. Second, preparation is the vital part of success. For instance, one is willing to apply for the job, one is supposed to have a job interview. Therefore, one have to be well-prepared for questions during the interview and also well-dressed if one want to get the job. Thus, luck clearly can not help one to get a job and become successful in the future. Lastly, experience and skill are also the crucial part of success. One can not become successful by being lazy or indolent. For instance, Vincent Van Gogh, one of the world famous artists, obtained his skill of painting from practicing constantly. Eventually hundreds of his paintings become well-known and worth millions of dollars. On the whole, if all the factors mentioned above are considered. We can reach the conclusion that luck has nothing to do with success because success mostly depends on hard work, preparation and skill.

Thanx Caltrop I'm just looking for the key I got 45 out of 50 isn't a good score though?

Wow Awesome score!!! Any trick in RC section? I will retest mine soon last time I got only 243 wanna reach 250 next time I wish you all da best[banana][banana][banana]

Hey congratulation Awesome score!!