Helpful Thesis Information

I researched my thesis some. I found books that Dr. Cornel West has written. One book, called Race Matters, addresses my topic more than his other books. I plan to read it. I also listened to a sample audio version of this book. I sampled his hypotheses and thoughts about African Americans today. For example, he says that whites must not look at blacks as if blacks are the problem, but look at it as a flaw in the American system. Error lies in the corrupt American system and not with black people being the problem. This idea piqued my interest and I am looking forward to investigating his other ideas.

Last Class

I presented my thesis to the class.

Presentations

We had presentations today.

ACT Practice

I studied for the ACT today because I take it tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Success and Productivity

I wrote and edited my college common app essay. I helped proofread a friend's college essay. I also looked at an e-mail I got about a Siemens Competition for advanced placement science, math, and English. Does that count as scholarship info? They just sent me an email. But I also looked at the Baylor University website and debated if I wanted to apply.

Today, I emailed the cofounder of Rae's Hope, Inc. where I will be volunteering tonight. I also worked on my thesis. I registered for an information session for Purdue University.

Thesis

I started researching my thesis, but I found a very small amount of useful information. Thus, I switched gears to continue working on my applications. I looked at the essay topics required for Apply Texas and continued working on my Common Application essay.

I looked through my email for scholarship offers and worked on my common app essay. 

Last class, I called about an opportunity to mentor young girls at an institution called Rae's Hope, Inc. I also searched college statistics, peer reviewed a friends essays for college, and worked on my Common App essay.

I started writing my common app essay, and finished the common application except for the writing. I helped my friend review her essay for common app. I started applying to Howard University and Spellman College via Common App.