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Sublet your VDC or VDC Norte apartment for the Summer!

May 28, 2008 at 4:17 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Coffee Hour, Friday, May 30, 9-11 am

Do you have a VDC June-June contract, but no plans to be at UCI during the summer? 

OR

Are you looking for a place to live over the summer while taking summer session courses, researching, or working? 

Come to this week’s coffee hour to find a room or sublet the one you have! 

I encourage all interested parties to post on the CHP Facebook group discussion board in advance so others know what is available and what time you might be attending coffee hour.  

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Become a Peer Mentor! Deadline extended to May 30

May 28, 2008 at 4:13 pm by Ryan Lombardini

The deadline to become a CHP Peer Mentor for 2008-2009 has been extended to THIS FRIDAY, May 30th by 5 PM.

If you are interested in helping freshmen adjust to college life or want to gain leadership/mentor experience and build your resume, you should apply to be a CHP Peer Mentor for the 2008-2009 year NOW and help out lost freshmen. The time commitment is minimal (only 1-2 events per quarter) and it’s a lot of fun!

Applications are being accepted online until this Friday, May 30th at 5

PM: http://www.honors.uci.edu/applications/peermentorform.php

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Kaplan: MCAT beat the price increase!

May 28, 2008 at 4:11 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Hello CHP members,

Kaplan was honored to provide the pizza party for CHP members Wednesday night! That was probably be the last time you will see us for the 2007-08 school year, but we’re still here to help with any test prep questions you may have!

For those of you wanting to do your MCAT prep this summer, we have classes starting right after UCI’s finals end! I want to remind you that our MCAT comprehensive program prices will be going up $50 on May 28^th, 2008.

Enroll by May 27 so you can lock in the lower price and beat the price increase!!  In addition to saving $50 you can also use your 10% off PASS club discount—for a total savings of over $200!

Here are some upcoming MCAT courses in our area (but hurry—seats are filling fast!):

May 29-August 26: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at CSULB (MCOC8016B)

May 29-August 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at CSULB (MCOC8016A)

June 16-August 25: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 2pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8018B)

June 16-August 2: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 2pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8018A)

June 16-August 25: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8017B)

June 16-August 2: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8017A)

June 17-August 3: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8019A)

June 17-August 26: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 10am at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8019B)

June 17-August 2: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 2pm at CSULB (MCOC8020)

August 2-September 7: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays at 6pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC8021)

October 7-January 9: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6pm at the OC Kaplan Center (MCOC9001)

*Note: there will be additional classes offered beyond October 7^th… visit www.kaptest.com/mcat for more info!

PS: If you want to reserve a spot in a MCAT class or have questions, please contact one of our pre-med advisors at 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit us at kaptest.com. 

Why is MCAT Prep so important?

Competition for entry to medical school is growing increasingly tougher. Applications over the last five years have gone up 26.1%, and increased by 8.2% for the fall 2007 admissions cycle alone. And while the available seats for first year students have also increased, the added capacity is only up by 7%—which means that only 42% of the 42,315 potential med students who hoped to start med school this fall are actually matriculating.

The intensity of the MCAT and the competitiveness of today’s medical school admissions environment mean formal prep for the exam is not only a good idea, it’s becoming an imperative. With 34% of the med school admissions officers we surveyed saying your MCAT score is the single most important factor in their decision, it’s important that your score isn’t just good; it has to be great.

The MCAT is a standardized test; therefore, there are standard ways of approaching it—you can learn strategies for each question type and techniques for time-management that will ensure your success on Test Day. Understanding the format of the exam and the ways you can use it to your advantage can significantly increase your score. And a better score means a better shot at being one of those 42% the next time around. Kaplan’s comprehensive MCAT programs provide the most realistic practice for the computer-based MCAT.

We’ll make sure you’re confident and prepared on Test Day with:

• Unlimited access to all 8 AAMC exams, plus 11 additional full-length, computer-based practice tests
• Smart Reports™—Advanced computer analysis of your homework and practice test results that identifies your strengths and weaknesses
• Integrated test strategies to help you master the computer format
• Complete review with more than 11,000 questions on computer
• The Kaplan Higher Score Guarantee—you’ll score higher on the MCAT, guaranteed or your money back.

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Free one-on-one LSAT tutoring

May 28, 2008 at 4:10 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Attention LSAT students:  May is Free LSAT Tutoring Month with Kaplan!

Students who enroll in an LSAT Classroom or LSAT Advanced course between May 1 and May 31, 2008 will receive 2 free hours of one-on-one private tutoring ($250 value).  

Even if you want to take a class that starts later this summer, sign up during the month of May to get your free 2 hours of tutoring.

Please note the following upcoming summer class starts which will prepare you for the October 4^th LSAT exam! Contact Kendra Devi (our Kaplan rep) if you have any questions: kendra.devi@kaplan.com or 949-756-2955!

LSAT Classroom $1299

*LSAT Classroom is 51 prep hours (35 instructional hours + 16 exam hours) spread across 14 sessions. It includes:

10 classrooms sessions

4 recent, full-length LSAT practice tests, proctored under realistic conditions.

*Do you need to be focused and efficient with your LSAT prep? This course is for students who want complete prep, and intend to work hard in and out of the class. Offered in an interactive group setting, with averages classes of 10-15 students, you learn Kaplan’s exclusive and proven LSAT strategies and methods covering every skill tested on the exam.

July 26^th – August 25^th: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm and one Saturday at 10am at the University of California Irvine (LSOC8021)

May 11^th – June 12^th: Sundays at 1pm, Tuesdays at 6pm, Thursdays at pm at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LSOC8014)

June 21^st – September 7^th: Sundays at 2pm and some Saturdays at 2pm at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LSOC8015)

July 9^th – October 1^st: Wednesdays at 6pm and one Saturday at 10am at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LSOC8019)

July 20^th – September 30^th: Tuesdays at 6pm and some Sundays at 10am at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LSOC8020)

August 5^th – September 18^th: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LSOC8024)

August 27^th – October 1^st: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 10am in the Fullerton/Brea area (LSOC8026)

August 28^th – September 30^th: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and some Sundays at 10am at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LSOC8025)

September 2^nd-October 2^nd: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 10am at Cal State University Long Beach (LSOC8027)

LSAT Advanced (Classroom) $1399

* LSAT Advanced is 80 prep hours (56 instructional hours + 24 exam hours) spread across 20 sessions. It includes:

10    classrooms sessions

6 recent, full-length LSAT practice tests, proctored under realistic conditions

4 topic-based workshops

* Do you expect to attend a top law school? Then experience LSAT Advanced. Taught by 99th percentile instructors, this course focuses entirely on the most complex content on the LSAT, including those problems most often missed by students scoring in the 90th percentile or higher.

July 24^th – September 30^th: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LVOC8002)

LSAT Extreme (Classroom) $1499

*LSAT Extreme is 109 prep hours (84 instructional hours + 29 exam hours) spread across 28 sessions. It includes:

11    classroom sessions

6 recent, full-length LSAT practice tests, proctored under realistic conditions

9 topic-based workshops

3 attack sessions focused on section management

*Will you do whatever it takes to achieve your goal on the LSAT? Then experience LSAT Extreme. With 109 hours of preparation, plus 4 free hours of one-on-one tutoring, this course is for students who want the most rigorous, complete, in-class preparation available anywhere in the country.

June 18^th – September 29^th: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm and some Saturdays at 2pm at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LIOC8016A)

June 23^rd – October 1^st: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm at Cal State University Long Beach (LIOC8017A)

July 2^nd – September 29^th: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm and some Saturdays at 2pm at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LIOC8016B)

July 7^th – October 1^st: Mondays and Wednesdays and some Thursdays at 6pm at Cal State University Long Beach (LIOC8017B)

July 13^th – September 23^rd: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and some Saturdays and Sundays at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LIOC8022A)

July 13^th – September 16^th: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10am in the Fullerton/Brea area (LIOC8018)

July 16^th – September 29^th: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm, some Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 10am at Cal State University Long Beach (LIOC8023A)

July 29^th – September 23^rd: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm and some Saturdays and Sundays at the Orange County Kaplan Center (LIOC8022B)

July 30^th – September 29^th: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6pm, some Thursdays at 6pm, Saturdays at 10am at Cal State University Long Beach (LIOC8023B)

With every comprehensive Kaplan LSAT prep course (including the 3 classroom courses listed above), you will also receive:

• Exclusive proven score-raising strategies and resources
• Access to our advanced Stratosphere content
• Free Classroom makeup sessions, either online or in Kaplan Centers
• Access to more than 30 online workshops

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Professor McWilliams is missing a Hat!

May 15, 2008 at 10:38 am by Ryan Lombardini

Did you attend the CHP Retreat this year?  Did you happen to borrow a hat from Professor McWilliams?  Do you have a random hat lying around and have been wondering who it belongs to or where it came from?  We are seeking the return of the missing hat!  Prof. McWilliams would kindly appreciate the return of this hat or any information that might lead to its whereabouts. Please help us track it down.

Thank you.

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Fall 2008 Enrollment – Begins Monday, May 19

May 15, 2008 at 10:29 am by Ryan Lombardini

NO AUTHORIZATION CODES are needed for Fall 2008 enrollment in honors core courses.

The fall schedule of classes can now be viewed at http://websoc.reg.uci.edu/perl/WebSoc, so plan your schedule!

All CHP enrollment windows will begin opening on Monday, May 19th at 9:00 am. Log into WebReg to verify your exact window time.

Fall 2008 Honors Core Courses:

Course Code: 70010-70016, Social Science Core H1G

Course Code: 42090, Earth System Science H90 

If you have an unusual situation (i.e. will be a sophomore taking Science Core or seniors taking any part of an honors core), you will need to notify us IN ADVANCE so we can approve you for the core you need to enroll in.  

- All current freshmen and sophomores are pre-approved for Social Science Core enrollment.

- All current sophomores & juniors are pre-approved for Science Core H90 enrollment.

If you do not fit in either of these groups and are planning to take a core, we need to know!

Students who require a particular section should try to enroll as soon as their window opens. In the event that your NEEDED section fills, please contact the honors office ASAP and we may able to help you. 

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Banquet Talent Show/ Student Speaker Auditions!

May 15, 2008 at 10:29 am by Ryan Lombardini

We are looking for talented acts to perform at this year’s banquet!  If you have a short solo, duet, or group act- we encourage you to audition!  Past acts have included a cappella groups, instrumental performances, dance routines, unique abilities or skills (i.e. solving a rubik’s cube in less than a minute!), and short skits/plays.  These are just a few ideas…so be creative!  We welcome all types of talent.

This will be our second year to feature Senior Student Speaker–think Commencement ceremony speech, but for a CHP audience.  There are no official guidelines for speech criteria, although keep in mind that there is no campus-wide Honors Convocation ceremony anymore and we are looking to fill that gap with some additional honoraries for graduating CHP seniors at our own banquet.

*Please limit your speech to 3-5 minutes in length

*Please bring 3 printed copies of your speech to your audition

*Must be a graduating senior

*Must be a CHP student

For both the speaker & talent show portions, sign up for an audition time with social chair Sarah Barber!

Email Sarah at:  sbarber@uci.edu

Audition Dates:  (Week 8 ) Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22

Time:  May 21:  6:00-7:00 p.m.

May 22:  2:00-4:00 p.m.

Location:  The Locus

Reserve your Spot!  We will take drop-ins, but to guarantee a specific audition time, you must email Sarah by Monday, May 19th.

*If you or your group cannot make this date & time, please contact Sarah to make alternate arrangements. 

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The 2008 CHP End of the Year Banquet

May 15, 2008 at 10:28 am by Ryan Lombardini

Date: Saturday, May 31

Time:  6:00-9:30 p.m.

Location:  UCI Student Center, Pacific Ballroom

Ticket Price:  $15 per person, FREE for graduating CHP seniors

Ticket Sales:

CHP seniors have priority to sign-up NOW until Friday, May 16.  You can still sign up after this date, but your exclusive window will be closed.  Your admission price is FREE.

Regular ticket sales will begin starting Monday, May 19 until Friday, May 23rd at 11 am (end of Coffee Hour).  Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased in advance. 

–THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR–

1 non-CHP guest or date is allowed per person.  You may sign them up only IF you pay for them.

The End of the Year Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 31st in the Pacific Ballroom of the Student Center.  Doors open at 6:00 PM with dinner starting promptly at 6:30 PM.  Dinner will be buffet style and the menu will be announced shortly.   

Other highlights of the evening include a talent show, various awards, picture slideshow & video, and recognition of our graduating seniors!

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CHP Yearbook Orders

May 15, 2008 at 10:28 am by Ryan Lombardini

Reserve your CHP Yearbook today!  We are currently taking preorders which you can place in the Honors Office.

The 2008 CHP Yearbook will feature: 

-          Graduating Senior Profiles

-          Event summaries with picture collages

-          House/hall photos

-          Photos of every CHP student (freshmen through seniors)

-     More color pages than ever before

-          …and other highlights from the year 

You may view some sample pages from last year’s yearbook in the Honors Office or online: http://spirit.dos.uci.edu/chsc/yearbook/index.htm

The total length will be ~60 pages.

Cost is only $5.00!  Payment is due at the Banquet on May 31, but payment is preferred at the time of preorder.  If you preorder a copy, we expect that you intend to pay for it–there will also be a limited number of extra copies available for sale at the banquet. 

If you have any questions, please contact Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, Nam Ho (dnho@uci.edu).  

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Spring Faculty Coffee Hour – Fri, May 16

May 15, 2008 at 10:27 am by Ryan Lombardini

Hey Everyone!

Just a reminder that Faculty Coffee Hour is this Friday!  We have 23 faculty members already RSVP’ed.  We have seen very few people at coffee hour this quarter and we would really appreciate it if you could try and make it on Friday — we don’t want more faculty than students!  Also, if you will be showing up, we need greeters, so let us know!  Thanks, and here’s a list of faculty that are scheduled to come:

Rudi Berkelhamer: First hour
David Camerini
Charles Chubb
Philip Collins
Sarah Frey:First hour
Christine Gall: First hour
Gail Hart
Michael Leon
Frances Leslie
Elizabeth Losh: Willing to Help with Research Papers
George Lueker: Before 10 am
Julia Lupton
Craig Martens
Roger McWilliams
Robert Moeller: 9:30 am
Farghalli Mohamed
Edwin Monuki
Gary Richardson Bringing his Puppy
Lisa Roetzel
Vicki Ruiz
Alexander Sadovsky
Said Shokair
Ron Stern
Andrea Tenner
Charles Wright
Gaurang Yodh  

Hope to see you there!!

- CHP PAAs

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