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CHP After-Banquet Party

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

**Everyone is welcome.  Banquet attendance is not a prerequisite.

Club MXII invites you to join us for one last end of the year party at the After-Banquet Dance.  There will be music and drinks, along with all of your friends cutting it up on the dance floor!  Club MXII’s doors open at 10PM on May 31st- expect the party to continue until at least midnight!  As the dance takes place following the banquet, feel free to run home and change into more appropriate attire: dress to impress!  Not planning on coming to the banquet?  No problem, All CHPers & friends are welcome: come out to the dance the night away!  See you all there!

(pst. MXII means 1012.  Arroyo Vista, House 1012).

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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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CHP AV Progressive Dinner

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

Are you wishing you could afford a luxurious, four-course dinner?  Now you can!  The CHP Progressive Dinner is happening in the AV CHP Quad on Sunday, June 2nd starting at 6 pm.  For just $2, you can enjoy a full four-course Mexican feast while visiting each of the four houses.  All CHP students are welcome.  Sign-up by Friday by talking to your HA, or e-mailing Danni at dmenard@uci.edu.  We hope to see you there!

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Mandatory Meeting for Humanities Honors Program

May 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Today’s scheduled meeting (which I know many of you CHP students did not previously know about) has been rescheduled for this Friday (May 30) at 3:30 in HIB 143. Please plan on attending, as it is a mandatory meeting for next year’s HHP Senior Students.  Professor Silver will be letting you know what to expect during next year’s thesis class, so, as stated before, it is very important and mandatory that you attend. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!

Andrea Bishop
Front Desk Coordinator | School of Humanities
P: 949-824-5132 | F: 949-824-1360 | abishop@uci.edu
Humanities Undergraduate Study | 143 HIB | Irvine, CA 92697-3380

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UNICEF Charity Poker Tournament

May 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Date: Wednesday, May 28 (today!)

Time: 8:00-11:00pm

Admission: $20 (includes food, drink, t-shirt)

Want to help third-world children? Need a break from studying? Come to Circle K’s “All in for UNICEF” Charity Texas Hold’em tournament on Wednesday, May 28 from 8-11pm at the Cross Cultural Center. $20 entry fee includes food, drink, a t-shirt, and the chance to win fabulous prizes like a Nintendo DS-lite, restaurant certificates, and more! If you don’t want to play, the price is $10 and includes food and drink. Profit benefits the Six-Cents Initiative, which buys oral-dehydration salts for clean water-deprived children.

Any questions, please contact Mia Cromarty at (559) 301-6601 or Jimmy Hung at (323) 387-8296 or ucickfundraising@gmail.com.

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International Studies Honors Society Applications

May 28, 2008 at 4:12 pm by Ryan Lombardini

Applications for the International Studies Honors Society are available online at http://internationalstudies.ss.uci.edu/interna_studies_honors.php.  Members of Sigma Iota Rho are eligible to apply for research funding, attend conferences, and a variety of other benefits.  Applicants who do not meet all requirements (such as completed unit hours) are still encouraged to apply as they may be offered adjunct membership.  Completed applications should be e-mailed to hoyte@uci.edu, or dropped off at SSPA 5137.

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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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