Only 23% of high school graduates met the standards for college preparation in 2009 in NYC. In spite of these seemingly terrifying statistic we are still better than off than many other urban districts such as Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Yonkers. See article below from NYtimes.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/nyregion/08regents.html?_r=1&scp=9&sq=students&st=cse
This seems to be a system disorder and if the system disorder doesn't get better then we will loose our competitiveness internationally. According to the article, the "readyness" for college rate is much higher in wealthier districts than in more poor districts. Perhaps a solution would be to let the student and family decide what high school to go to rather than being assigned the closest one. In this case we would force all the public schools to get better.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
HOROSCOPES
CUTTA is reading its horoscopes for the week
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- Aries You try to be an accepting person, but you still don't see why some people can't be a nice, normal gender instead of women.
- Taurus Turns out that while dogs can't actually smell fear, they're really good at smelling who likes to carry bacon around in their pockets.
- Gemini When you think about it, there's really only one way to quit your job at the refinery in a way they'll remember for hundreds of years.
- Cancer All celestial signs point to you suddenly coming into possession of a great deal of twisted aircraft-grade aluminum, charred wiring, and burning jet fuel, but it's not what you think.
- Leo You, your couch, and your TV will be whisked away to a remote island by a wealthy sportsman who has waited all his life to hunt the Least Dangerous Game.
- Virgo Once again, you'll be saved from boredom by the fact that matches are often given away for free in establishments that sell alcohol.
- Libra It's not wearing a white dress to your third wedding that people will find odd. It's the blood of your two previous husbands on the veil and train.
- Scorpio Truth be told, you haven't been a very good father, but it's not your fault that the mothers of your children haven't informed you of their existence.
- Sagittarius You'll receive a recorded message from your future self in which you appear extremely insistent that an unspecified person be thanked for a waffle recipe.
- Capricorn A journey of self-improvement ends almost before it starts when you find out there's a kind of waffle stuffed with cheese and booze.
- Aquarius Your coworkers seem to be hinting that they wouldn't mind if you got rid of that beard, but you've been married to her for almost 10 years now.
- Pisces Pluto rising in your sign this week indicates vast trouble ahead, as you really shouldn't be able to see it with the naked eye like that.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Meditation behind bars
Here's an interesting article that might interest some of our stressed out NYC tutoring clients!
A 2500 years old meditation technique discovered by Buddha Gautama is being taught to the inmates in Alabama's most cruel prison. Please see the article below:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110202/ap_on_re_us/us_prison_meditation
Now, of course this is not just for murderers and robbers. The technique is for everyone regardless of religion and ethnic background. It has no bondage at all to any organized religion since Buddha himself was not interested in creating an organized religion. Given that I have taken the very same course, although not behind bars, I know what these people are dealing with. This technique is highly recommended if you want to find balance in your life, improving the results in your studies, getting rid of addictions such as smoking or drinking, or if you simply want to convert your mind from misery to happiness.
A 2500 years old meditation technique discovered by Buddha Gautama is being taught to the inmates in Alabama's most cruel prison. Please see the article below:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110202/ap_on_re_us/us_prison_meditation
Now, of course this is not just for murderers and robbers. The technique is for everyone regardless of religion and ethnic background. It has no bondage at all to any organized religion since Buddha himself was not interested in creating an organized religion. Given that I have taken the very same course, although not behind bars, I know what these people are dealing with. This technique is highly recommended if you want to find balance in your life, improving the results in your studies, getting rid of addictions such as smoking or drinking, or if you simply want to convert your mind from misery to happiness.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
New York High School Students Lagging Behind
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/02/just_because_our_students_are.html
If you're worried about falling behind in your school work, then don't hesitate to contact CUTTA. Our NYC tutoring services are proven to be effective.
CUTTA: Who are we?
Anna Malkan
Where are you from?
I was born in London, but I grew up in Stockholm and Oslo
What are you studying?
Art History and Middle Eastern studies.
What do you like most about New York?
It's the whole world in one place. I like that you can find anything at any time.
What is the best thing about CUTTA?
It consists only of students who share a common passion for teaching and languages. I love that even though we are a student run organization, we provide services that are as good, or even better than our competitors.
What's your job at CUTTA?
I'm the managing director. This means I oversee the direction of the company, work with management, financial, marketing etc.
What do you miss most about Sweden?
The cafe culture. Within ten minutes walking distance of my house, there are at least ten cafes, none of which are Starbucks.
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Where are you from?
I was born in London, but I grew up in Stockholm and Oslo
What are you studying?
Art History and Middle Eastern studies.
What do you like most about New York?
It's the whole world in one place. I like that you can find anything at any time.
What is the best thing about CUTTA?
It consists only of students who share a common passion for teaching and languages. I love that even though we are a student run organization, we provide services that are as good, or even better than our competitors.
What's your job at CUTTA?
I'm the managing director. This means I oversee the direction of the company, work with management, financial, marketing etc.
What do you miss most about Sweden?
The cafe culture. Within ten minutes walking distance of my house, there are at least ten cafes, none of which are Starbucks.
To find out more about Columbia tutoring in NYC, be sure to check out our website!
Friday, February 4, 2011
CUTTA: Who are we?
Where are you from?
Melbourne, Australia.
What are you studying?
A Masters in Fine Arts in Creative Writing
What do you tutor and why?
I like getting to know my students, and seeing their improvement in subjects that I love. I tutor English, French, the LSAT, SATs and composition.
Best thing about America?
Cable TV.
Worst thing about America?
Cable TV. It drains my life away.
What do you miss about home?
At the moment, the sun!
If you'd like to request Ella or any of our other Columbia tutors, be sure to check out the CUTTA website!
CUTTA: Who are we?
Jakob Olof Hörngren-Folch
Where are you from?
Stockholm, Sweden
What are you studying?
Mathematics at the School of General Studies
Why and what do you tutor?
I like to work with people, and I like to share knowledge with other people. I think that is one of your responsibilities as a student. I tutor maths, Italian, Swedish.
Favorite Swedish dessert?
Semla: marzipan and whipped cream in sweet bread.
What do you like most about America?
The diversity of people here.
What do you like least?
I could go on all day...If there is one thing I like least, it is the political and economic system here.
Biggest moment of culture shock?
Probably just how huge America is- how there are so many people everywhere.
Best coffee near Columbia?
In the SIPA building they have ILLY coffee. It's delicious.
To meet more of our Columbia tutors, be sure to check out the CUTTA website!
Where are you from?
Stockholm, Sweden
What are you studying?
Mathematics at the School of General Studies
Why and what do you tutor?
I like to work with people, and I like to share knowledge with other people. I think that is one of your responsibilities as a student. I tutor maths, Italian, Swedish.
Favorite Swedish dessert?
Semla: marzipan and whipped cream in sweet bread.
What do you like most about America?
The diversity of people here.
What do you like least?
I could go on all day...If there is one thing I like least, it is the political and economic system here.
Biggest moment of culture shock?
Probably just how huge America is- how there are so many people everywhere.
Best coffee near Columbia?
In the SIPA building they have ILLY coffee. It's delicious.
To meet more of our Columbia tutors, be sure to check out the CUTTA website!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Is the Chinese education system the best in the world?
Does the high score received from PISA represent the Chinese Education system in a perfect way? The column below is from the New York Times.
http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/15/chinas-education-system/?scp=6&sq=education&st=cse
There are many Chinese student within the Columbia student body and I admire many of them for their very advanced knowledge in the sciences and mathematics. I strongly believe that we can learn a lot from their educational system and their methods of teaching.
Although it's a huge advantage to have an accelerated knowledge in math, is it the only positive way we look at the Chinese education system, or are there any backlash effects of this system? How high, for example, is the stress level on the young students who become drilled and trained in reading and higher math at an early age?
There are some questions that need to be investigated on this topic. What do you think?
And of course, if you need a math/science tutor, definitely reach out to CUTTA. Our Columbia tutors are top notch!
http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/15/chinas-education-system/?scp=6&sq=education&st=cse
There are many Chinese student within the Columbia student body and I admire many of them for their very advanced knowledge in the sciences and mathematics. I strongly believe that we can learn a lot from their educational system and their methods of teaching.
Although it's a huge advantage to have an accelerated knowledge in math, is it the only positive way we look at the Chinese education system, or are there any backlash effects of this system? How high, for example, is the stress level on the young students who become drilled and trained in reading and higher math at an early age?
There are some questions that need to be investigated on this topic. What do you think?
And of course, if you need a math/science tutor, definitely reach out to CUTTA. Our Columbia tutors are top notch!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
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The big freeze continues
As I write this staring out the window of CUTTA into a land of sleet and snow it seems hard to believe that this weather is ever going to lift. For all our international tutors and translators, many of us are dreaming of sun, going out without covering ourselves in an enormous and unattractive sleeping-bag coat, and saying goodbye to freezing fingers and scaly winter skin. Wake us up in March.
A few questions come to mind:
1. how are you supposed to walk over the puddles on the sidewalk without getting your feet wet? A flying jump can be risky as you can end up with your face on the ground. Then everything is wet. Going for the slow wade however only means that you have sopping wet, stinking feet, all through your next lecture. As your socks dry you give off the faint aroma of wet dog. If you are on the subway, people change seats to avoid being close to you. (sometimes this isn't a bad thing).
2. Is it possible to combine thermal underwear and ordinary day wear in a way that is attractive? We're not reaching for the stars here!!! why does it have to be so damn bulky!!
In the meantime the New Yorker's compiled a slideshow of blizzard cartoons help wile the hours away when netflix and youtube lose their attraction (IF EVER!)
And as a bonus, a freezing cat picture. If the cat doesn't cheer you up, all hope is lost.
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/backissues/2010/12/blizzard-cartoons.htmlhttp://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/backissues/2010/12/blizzard-cartoons.html
Stay warm
from CUTTA
A few questions come to mind:
1. how are you supposed to walk over the puddles on the sidewalk without getting your feet wet? A flying jump can be risky as you can end up with your face on the ground. Then everything is wet. Going for the slow wade however only means that you have sopping wet, stinking feet, all through your next lecture. As your socks dry you give off the faint aroma of wet dog. If you are on the subway, people change seats to avoid being close to you. (sometimes this isn't a bad thing).
2. Is it possible to combine thermal underwear and ordinary day wear in a way that is attractive? We're not reaching for the stars here!!! why does it have to be so damn bulky!!
In the meantime the New Yorker's compiled a slideshow of blizzard cartoons help wile the hours away when netflix and youtube lose their attraction (IF EVER!)
And as a bonus, a freezing cat picture. If the cat doesn't cheer you up, all hope is lost.
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/backissues/2010/12/blizzard-cartoons.htmlhttp://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/backissues/2010/12/blizzard-cartoons.html
Stay warm
from CUTTA
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