This video states that the final speed for a cylindrical shell that rolls down a ramp of height h is sqrt(2/3 gh) when it is actually sqrt(gh) she clearly accidentally dropped 1/2 from the rotational energy in step 4 just as a heads up. I am shocked by the bad quality of these videos.
This may seem ridiculous. My AP Lit teacher is a fantastic teacher, and she has informed us that she dreams of being one of the teachers whom makes a AP daily video. She has done so much for me personally and my education, so I was wondering if anyone knew who I could cold email to make this request? Thanks.
So I received advice from over thirty different professors across multiple fields about how to write a cold email for a research position inquiry. I used the advice and sent 5 emails to different professors in different universities, and what I got back in less than 48 hours was a reply from Princeton and a reply from ASU. The Princeton professor said I was really ahead, but sadly no position for a high schooler (I’m 15). The ASU professor offered for me to visit, meet the team, and talk about it further (But I had to decline cause it turns out that I was too far).
The reason I did all this, looking for advice and sending the emails was because I’m gonna go to college soon myself. I’ve been searching on what helps college admissions/later life stuff, and this is pretty popular. Trying to get that headstart I guess.
So here it is, my ultimate list. Keep in mind that every professor is different, so it’s not guaranteed to be the same for all professors. But it is for a large majority of them.
1: Make sure its direct, and not trying to persuade them in like any fashion, because at the end of the day, it’s your skills and passion that determine if they say yes or no. Don’t write stuff like “Your paper really caught my attention, and I would love to talk about it”. Instead, write something like “Would you have an open position in your lab for someone like me?”
2: AI. This is probably obvious, but if you use AI to write emails, then it’s probably going in the trash. They’ve most likely read enough AI generated emails/assignments from students, so they’ll know. Then your chances shoot down to zerooooo.
3: Mentioning their papers. If you decide to mention their papers, make sure they are recent (1-2 years), and SHOW that you actually read through most of it. If you just drop a name with little to no context, they will know that you’re trying to “game the system”. At least thats what the professors I talked to said. Ask detailed questions that only people who read it would know, and show true curiosity.
4: Talk about yourself, not them. From the people I’ve talked to, they would very much like to hear YOUR story (like how you came to follow this major, why you chose that professor particularly, etc). Also make sure your intro is clear, like state your name and basic info so they know who you are roughly.
5: The next two sentences could possibly be the very thing that determines whether you land a position or not. Include something like “If you’re not taking students, is there someone else you would recommend?” This opens up a whole new door; because professors talk a lot together, they definetly could know someone who needs a research worker. And finally, ask to be a volunteer, not a hiring position. It lowers the commitment way more for them, so better chances for you. Even if you don’t get paid, it should be worth it, because the whole point of working in research is to gain experience.
I tried keeping them short, but alas, some are still quite lengthy. I really hope this helps someone write a better email. If yall have any questions/comments/concerns, more than happy to answer!
I'm good at my other science aps like chem and I got a 5 in Bio but physics is a pain in the ass. How can I get better at physics in 1 month
Hello, Im thinking to take precalc next year may. Should I also take calc ab or bc? I heard its really difficult, and I don't plan to major in math.
So I finished the diagnostic and I’m a little confused as what to do now. The answer key points to pages in the book that explain the concept and some examples. However, MCQs on that topic are mixed with MCQs with other topics. Suppose there is MCQ X that covers a different topic & I get it wrong. Even if I review that concept I won’t be able to test it since I already know the answer to that MCQ. What should I do? Should I just review all the chapters, or should I just review the concept I got wrong, skip the MCQs, and take another practice test? Sorry, I’m a little stupid 😭
Hi. This is on an alt account. I won’t give all details but I really need help. I am sorry if this is not allowed but I need to post this somewhere.
I would prefer that you read the whole post if you can. It may take 2-3 minutes, but I promise that you would understand me so much more.
I’m a former gifted kid. I have always been a little unnaturally curious about everything, especially science/math related. I found elementary school too easy, to the point where I got in trouble a few times. I was usually bored during class but had a few friends, some of which were even brighter than me.
Once I hit middle school, a lot changed. I had to study more, and I never really developed good study habits. Combine this with heavy procrastination, and I would usually fail even when I “should’ve” succeeded.
Fast forward to now. I’m currently a sophomore at a high school that sends 0-2% every year to Ivys or T20s, so not a feeder or magnet school. Not many people are in each grade level, I think my school is the smallest school within 10 miles of me. I don’t have any study partners. I get lazy a lot, and my classes middle school and even freshman year were not very difficult. This year, I wanted to challenge myself, but thanks to me just being not the most stable mentally when and other things, I do not know ANYTHING about Calculus right now. Well, basically nothing. I’d wager that I’m 3-5% of the way done with Calculus. This is probably a horrible prediction so take it with a grain of salt.
I have 36 days left until the exam. I really do not think that I’ll make it. I need about 10 days to do practice exams (this could be wrong. I’m just guessing everything frankly.) It takes me several tries to learn anything, and I cannot bring myself to do anything difficult. I used to learn everything first try, especially in math. I could multiply numbers by Kindergarten and sometimes got “special” math privileges in classes when I was younger. Now, I’m under total panic that I’m getting a 1. Genuinely. I cannot score a 2 right now to save my life. I don’t think I have any math abilities anymore.
Now for the real question, how can I learn Calculus in 36 days? I barely even started learning until recently, and pick up on concepts at a snail’s pace. I get frustrated very easily. I don’t even know everything about limits and derivatives yet, which are apparently the easiest units. Any study advice? How should I study better and learn things quickly, while simultaneously not being overwhelmed with everything and giving up when something doesn’t work right away? If I can get a 4, I’ll be happy in a way that I don’t know if everyone will understand, despite it being what I’m “supposed” to do.
I’m praying that I don’t become another gifted kid that burns out and gets nowhere in life. This will affect me in future math and non-math classes too. I don’t feel so curious anymore either.
If you think I posted this in the wrong place, please let me know where to post it.
Thank you.
title is self explanatory a lil exaggerated ik stuff from u1 u2 and u3 but u4 and u5 nada and study tips would be appreciatedddd
hii! I was wondering if my study timeline seems sufficient enough to get four and fives in everything. for context, last year I was a soph and I was only allowed one ap by my school and took macro. i was getting like high 70s and 80s on my tests but i studied for one day and got a four.
The war doesn’t look like it’s stopping anytime soon so how would students do the ap exams do u guys think they will be online like in covid or just cancelling everyone’s exam am really curious on what happens because 100% ap exams aren’t gonna be irl
2024 Set 2 Q2
As a son of Korean Immigrants, Simu Lius story of reluctance to meet his parents were a direct mirror to my experience but in another way. I had spent my time in the United States and I had to go meet my grandparents for the first time. Just like 4 year old Simu Liu, I was shivering in my boots. However, everything turned out great. In Simu Liu's memoir, Liu employs diction of the chinese language and personal anecdotes to highlight the reluctance people have to change.
Simu Liu commences his memoir by implementing diction of the Chinese language. For example, while little Simu Liu talks to his nainia, his naina said that in Canada, you can eat whatever you want. However, Liu contradicts this and says he already has all the favorites at the “Hexinglu” (Line 15). Liu references the “Hexing Street” in Chinese in order to underscore his deep connection with that food place because Liu, faced with a choice between Canada and China, chooses his own roots by choosing to express his favorite place in Chinese. Consequently, since Liu did not Americanize the reference of his favorite place into English, Liu’s unwavering connection to his current roots is presented because he rejects the offer of being able to eat anything in Canada, an enticing offer for a four-year-old boy. Later, after dressing up by pattern clashing, Liu references his grandfather and grandmother as “gugu” and “gufu”. Overarching this memoir, Liu is an adult who lives in America currently which would affect his viewpoint from when he was back in China. So, when Liu uses the description of his grandparents in chinese instead of the american way he knows currently in 2022, Liu is showcasing how his younger self was fully connected with China and did not have a single thought of assimilating or changing even with the idea in his head that his parets levied there. Therefore, due to the fact that Liu utilizes the diction into his own language, the author reveals a deeper connection with his origins to highlight how difficult it is to change from it.
In addition to the diction of the Chinese language, Liu then advances his memoir by incorporating specific anecdotes. For example, while Liu describes his family, he specifically mentions a conversation with his grandma where his grandmother says that he will finally reunite with his parents. However, Liu says he is content with who he is now. By incorporating a real vivid anecdote of a conversation with his grandmother, Liu suggests that he has a deep connection with the people he is with right now because he knows his audience would be people of all sorts like immigrants, to be immigrants, and just random kids. So, Liu utilizes a anecdote that is vivid to portray to the audience that he is deeply connected to his story because he is using a story so specific that he remembers quotes. Consequently, if Liu were to summarize this anecdote and not attribute vivid detail, the audience and Liu would not be abe to connect as deeply to his true feeling of not wanting to even meet with his parents because he had people he already loved. Later on in his memoir, Liu then describes his meeting with his dad for the first time in a few years by putting the entire conversation in vivid detail: “You … you are Zhenning Liu” (Line 80). By putting the exact conversation that happened when he first met his dad in a long time, Liu suggests how much of a stranger like Lius dad felt to Liu because Liu was so deeply connected with what he had and did not want to change by calling this stranger “dad.” Therefore, if Liu did not implement this detailed anecdote of him speaking to his dad and saying his dad felt like a stranger, the audience would not be able to see how much Liu did not want to accept this man as his father. Furthermore, because Liu illustrated this moment in such personality, the audience is able to feel like a bystander in the moment and side with Liu in not wanting to change.
In Simu Liu's memoir, Liu utilizes chinese diction and vivid anecdotesto highlight the reluctance people have to change. This all matters to the reader because it shows just like my encounter with my grandparents for the first time in Korea, it is okay to be scared of change because it is natural.
Hi guys so its only 1 month left until the AP exam coming up.
Is anyone has good foundation in physics & calculus willing to study with me in this month so i can improve my physics? (pls im so cooked)
Dms me if youre interested!
I’m taking the late exam, so I have 47 days left. My teacher hasn’t been very effective, and I’ve honestly been dozing off in class and not studying much. But I actually want to start studying now because I know I’ll struggle in college chemistry if I don’t.
How are yall studying? Since I don’t have a strong foundation in the units, I tried watching the College Board videos, but they feel too long. I’ve also heard that Khan Academy isn’t that helpful.
I really need an effective way to learn the concepts and practice solving problems. please help meeee 😭 😭 😭
+ is writing notes helpful for chem?
i was such a stupid student earlier this year and then i locked in and got significantly better but at the expense of my happiness. the stress of this class makes me have nightmares about the teacher
For current/past students, what was your personal experience like, and what other responsibilities did you have alongside AP Physics? I'm really curious and just want more information.
Next year, I'm also considering adding AP Econ to my schedule, which would put me at 6 AP classes (incl. Calc BC, Stats, Seminar, and CSA) + means I'd be taking 7 AP Exams as a senior.
I know that might sound really crazy and that the obvious answer would be to absolutely not do this to myself (esp. senior year), but I'm taking 6 APs this year and feel pretty chill about it. I'm really worried about getting into uni + getting scholarships, so that's why I'm considering putting myself through the wringer like this.
Most significantly, I've had regrets every year about not pushing myself enough because I just don't believe in myself, so I tried to do harder things this year, but I still don't feel like it's enough. One of my classes this year is AP Chem, which everyone I know said was difficult, but I think it's fine, so I want more information to gauge whether I just shouldn't be freaking out about taking AP Physics concurrently with all my other classes and just put AP Econ in my schedule.
Title: Best resources for AP Comp Sci A & AP Comp Sci Principles (less than 1 month left 😬)
Hey everyone,
I’m taking both AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles this year, and I’ve got less than a month left to prepare. I’m starting to feel the pressure and want to make sure I use my time as efficiently as possible.
I’m looking for:
For APCSA, I especially want help with:
For APCSP:
If you were in a similar situation or have any go-to resources, I’d really appreciate it
Thanks in advance!
I’m asking pretty late into the year, but unfortunately I was pretty sick all r throughout and I had to prioritize my other APs. But as the title suggests any tips/resources that would be of help? And by resources I mean pdfs, videos, etc. When I was doing English Lit I found ap classroom videos pretty unreliable NGL.