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It's ok to be nervous. It's actually normal. Everyone gets a little nervous on their first day of anything. I remember the first day of college and let me tell you, I was a nervous wreck. I had to go to a totally different school where I have to walk to different campuses and buildings. On top of all that I was living in the dorm. Living with total strangers. I got home sick and thought I was making a mistake. But do you know what. You get over it. You shouldn't care about what other think of you. Start out fresh. Your in a new school. Take advantage of that situation. You are in a school where nobody knows you. So why not just start all over. That's the best thing about going to a new school. You get to be the better person that you want people to know. I think it is great that you want to get involved in your school. It's a great way of getting to know other people. Again that's what I did in college. I joined a club and I was kind of nervous. I was thinking maybe I shouldn't do it or people won't like me. But at the end of the year I walked away with a bunch new friends and a bf (ok I didn't get that. I was trying to make you feel better..lol.) Well, I hope I helped just a little. It's ok to feel nervous. Just take a deep breath and just go with it.

2. High-School?

GET INVOLVED! That's the best advice I could give. Last year I was a freshman in High School, and I really regret that I didn't get involved right away. Tryout for sports teams, join clubs, or try out a new activity. Last year I was on my school's track and field team and I had such a blast, I wish that I had tried other activities. This year I was involved in two sports, three clubs, and my school's leadership team. All of these were great activities and I met so many new people. Another tip, be friendly and put yourself out there. Say 'hi' to the people in your classes and introduce yourself. Chances are you will quickly meet people who you can hang out with. During your lunch period go up to a friendly looking group and introduce yourself. If you happen to meet someone nice, ask them to show you around and introduce people. You can't be shy or afraid of what people think. Just put yourself out there and be sure to be involved! Good Luck and Have FUUNNNN!!!!

3. What high school subjects do I need to be proficient at in preparation for flight school?

Don't get me wrong, the more you learn the better, but some people who don't know any better feel like you have to have a PhD in physics to be a pilot and completely ignore the bigger issues. This is my experience as a person who has trained through their commercial pilot land. I know there are many airline pilots on YA who could give a far more detailed answer especially as the ATP written is concerned. The only math I'd suggest putting extra emphasis on is algebra and trig. Really most of math in flying (time enroute, fuel burn etc) at the most low tech levels is done on an E6B. Takes about 15 minutes to learn the ropes and once you pass your private you can use an electronic one which is just like a calculator. Flying big iron you'll have a flight computer to handle all that for you. Trig only really comes in handy when you're running a ground speed check sans area nav equipment (GPS, intertial or LORAN). Even then a) 99% of all speed math in aviation can be done by either multiplying or dividing a number by 60 and b) it is much easier just to ask a controller for your ground speed readout if you're talking to ATC. There are other advanced formulas requiring trig or the like, but they only really qualify as cool to know, but nothing you'd ever use for the most part. As long as you have an average understanding of math, the formulas will be taught (hence the it would be good to be decent at algebra) such as weight and balance shift. As an example, drop the last zero in your groundspeed to get how far you'll fly in 6 minutes. I don't need a PhD to drop a zero. Fuel burn is X pounds / gallons per hour and at my speed I'll need to fly for Y hours. I have Z pounds and X times Y is less than Z and i stil have the FAA or company required reserve fuel left over, yup I'll get there. That is all pretty basic math. It would be nice to know some physics, but like everything else, if you are decent at science it will be taught to you and you'll be able to put 2 and 2 together. Sure when you learn about P factor early on it might be cool to know the force applied given RPM and prop size and know the rudder effectiveness and the exact deflection needed, but really, just keep your foot on the rudder and keep the pointy end aimed down the runway. If it is offered focus on weather, fluid dynamics, electronics, law and auto shop. Not saying to skimp on the math or science, they are important. Don't take the dummy math class, but don't take AP calc at the expense of a weather class. You're far more likely to get killed not knowing about weather or mechanics than by not knowing the lift drag ratio. A micro burst is going to ruin your day / life if you don't know what conditions they form in. Likewise while no HS auto shop won't teach you how a jet engine works, all engines suck in air, suck in fuel, compress the two, blow it up and spit it out. The other three, well, air is essentially a fluid and the fuel is a fluid. Also you'll have to know a decent bit about avionics etc. Lastly, law seems odd, but if you get around to reading the FAR's (and you will know them all too well) it'd be nice to know how to read lawyer speak. Lastly, I'd strongly advise against going to a university that only offers aviation degrees as has been suggested. While the person that suggested that is very young and most certianly far more mature for their age than many, I ask you to consider this. I've never seen an airline that specified a math or science related degree. Most commercial pilots I know have degrees in liberal arts (english, poly sci and the like). They didn't have any trouble getting hired by major airlines. On the flip side, if (and most pilots do) you get fulroughed, how are you going to support yourself? Your flight hours and degree in aviation are virtually worthless on the general job market. I'd look in to getting a degree in something other than aviation as a fall back. All the airlines want is a 4 year degree, doesn't matter in what. Again, I'm not bashing math or science, I'm just saying there are other subjects that would be more relevant. Best of luck to you in the future.

4. After high school should I go to university abroad, then go to medical school back at home?

You've got to break it down---plan only a year ahead, mentally and emotionally. You do not want to get burned out, and it's really easy to do these days. Just assume it will cost a lot, and be tedious, backbreaking, challenging work---you cannot do it all at once, so you shouldn't be thinking about it all at once. What's important in the long run is not only your final goal, but taking very good care of yourself (probably the first thing they will tell you in Medical School.). Don't worry about things you cannot control---but keep your basic goal in mind when you make daily decisions. Whatever you do, though, don't miss the opportunity to go to Europe for a vacation---it's an important part of life, that you shouldn't miss.

5. Is high school requirement to obtain Commercial Pilot Certificate?

There is a common misconception that a Commercial Pilot is the same as an Airline Pilot. This is not necessarily the case. A Commercial Pilot Certificate simply allows you to operate an aircraft for hire. Much like a Commercial Driver's License. In order to act as Pilot In Command of an airliner, you need what's called an Airline Transport Pilot certificate. So, if someone is a commercial pilot, that doesn't automatically make them an airline pilot. Is a high school diploma required to obtain your Commercial Pilot Certificate? No. The requirements are as follow (directly from FAR 61.121) Be at least 18 years of age. Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English Pass the required Commercial Pilot knowledge test. Receive and log the required ground and flight training from an authorized instructor. Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate.

6. Private high schools and middle school transcripts?

im planning on doing the same thing too! well they will probably look at everything but they would love to have teacher recomendatiosn from your current teachers (which would be freshmen year)

7. What dictionaries are suitable for high school students that is easy to understand?

... normal dictionaries? Webster's? Ones that don't say 'juniour'?

8. How to start a high school soccer league?

Ask the basketball league if anyone remembers how they got started. The most important thing is going to be finding a contact with the local Referee chapter. Our city runs the league throw the local parks and rec department and they handle the schedule and refs. It was coed and I played on it a lot of fun. Also the park and rec department owned all the fields so having them schedule it was the only way to go. I don't know who owns/manages your fields contact them and see if they are open to options and what they suggest. The number showed be on a sign saying something like use by appointment only call this number.

9. In what grade in high school should I start applying for scholarship programs?

You can start applying now, but you're off to a good start on clubs and grades. Most of the time a college is going to look at your last two years of high school. If you're paying someone to do a scholarship search then it's a rip off. Legit companies do scholarship searches for free. You shouldn't have to pay anything to apply for a scholarship either. Most of the time if you're eligible for the scholarship they want you to write a paper or send a creative video, etc. Good luck!

10. What can a high school student do to prepare for a medical career?

I'm about to begin the admission process for medical school. The best thing you can do in highschool is to prepare yourself for your undergraduate work in college. I've worked as a paramedic, and that experience helped me confirm that medicine was the route for me. You might consider taking an EMT course and spending a little time working on an ambulance or in the ER. This could give you a little hands on experience to see if this is really what you want to do. When you get to college, talk to the pre-med or pre-health advisor. They can show you the requirements for pre-med. Study hard and get good grades. The average GPA at most medical schools is very high, 3.77 at the school I'm applying to. Also, take a review course for the MCAT. They are expensive (around $1500) but they will make a huge difference in your performance. Any volunteer work is good. It doesn't have to be in the medical field. Any community involvement looks GREAT on you application. I hope this helps you out a little bit. Good luck!

11. If I want my high school to have a paintball team how should start it?

Get a petition and find some sponsors. Paintball is extremely expensive in comparison to soccer or baseball. If you get some sponsors then the school might be more considerate to your request. Schools, much like businesses revolve around the almighty dollar. The petition would show the school board of directors that many people support this activity. We all must face reality, in the fact that many people are offended by guns and war games. If the amount of names supporting this endeavor are monumental in comparison to the nay-sayers, then that will give you an edge. After all the school shootings that have occurred lately, there is a lot of fear associated with any sport associated with guns.

12. Australians - What dictionaries are suitable for high school students that is easy to understand?

Get a copy of the Macquarie Dictionary. One of the thicker ones.

13. How can high school sports be rewarding to students in the present and future ?

What is sport? It is a situation where Person A competes with Person B and the best person wins, while someone comes second. However eventually if the person who comes second raises their attitude, trains, then the chances are they will beat the same person next time around. Likewise Team A plays Team B and one teams wins, while the other team comes second. Likewise if the team who came second raises their standards, then they might be winners next time around. In School sport is not about fitness, its about how to compete, how to be a winner and how to be a looser, if the person likes one to one situations, or if they are a Team player. All that life has to offer can be found in sport, from being the individual, the outsider, to being a team player, working in a team. To winning gracefully and loosing gracefully, to having the right attitude, personality, to accept defeat and strive for perfection. Most employment situations will have the same attributes as Sport, and that is why sport is rewarding, even if you cannot hit a ball, let alone catch a ball.

14. Where should I send a High School girl to go shopping for school clothes?

Send her to Hollister Co. or Abercrombie Fitch. Even though she is a bigger girl she wil most likely fit into the larger sizes at these two stores. As for jeans, She might want to try Aeropostale, American Eagle, or even Hollister because each of those stores has a variety of sizes for any body type. Aeropostale has a variety rhinestone patterned jeans and in bigger sizes if she likes designs or patterns on her jeans. But these stores are not the only stores she could shop at. You shouldn't try to send her or push her to shop at typical high school girl stores unless she wants to shop there. She should shop at whatever stores she likes, or wear whatever she feels comfortable and happy in. But good luck, and hope this helped!

15. Im a high school student who wants to do aviation as a career. What should I do?

RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH!!. If you want to be a pilot go to www.aopa.org and www.faa.gov. Start learning what you need to do in order to qualify for a 3RD CLASS MEDICAL. If you qualify for that then start digging into the text books because there is LOTS of stuff to learn. My guidance counselors offered me D-CK about aviation as a career. You will have to find a 'mentor' to really chart out your path. Find a school that will meet your needs as well. You can go to almost any airport with an FBO (fixed base operator) and learn to fly. Universities are usually affiliated with businesses and connections to get you internships and employment more easily. I cannot speak of strictly flight universities.

16. What high school classes should I take to prepare for music therapy?

You definitely need to take music. Check online to determine what courses the college you choose will want you take to get the music therapy degree. See if any courses offered at your high school would be precursors to the ones you will take while attending college. Better yet set up a visitation to the college you want to attend and meet with the councilors there. Good luck to you.

17. How much is tuition for a high school student attending a school outside of the district?

I live in Montgomery County (outside Washington, D.C.), and no one is knowingly allowed to attend public elementary, middle or high school here, unless they live here. No money will change that. Keep in mind that there are over 1 million counties in America, so it would help if you told us your area.

18. What are the laws reguarding high school students and W2 forms?

The W-4 is a FEDERAL form. NY law DOES NOT APPLY. For STATE taxes, you may be exempt. I don't know NY law. Under FEDERAL law, you can only claim exempt if you had ZERO tax liability last year and expect to have ZERO tax liability this year. That is NOT the same as getting a refund. If the IRS keeps ANY of your withholding, you had a tax liability. The ONLY way being in high school matters is that you are probably considered a dependent of you parents. That actually REDUCES the income level at which you have a tax liability.

19. How much do high school administrators get paid a year and is it hard to get hired?

all require a masters degree in education

20. How does the high school diploma program work at job corps?

Information is below.