The SAT: Generalized for Minority populations? Rebecca Mickle University of Hawaii at Manoa INTRODUCTION Colleges and universities take into consideration a number of factors when determining student admissions and eligibility. One such measure is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Widely thought to be a reliable predictor of student success at the college level‚ the SAT has been a vital component of college admissions for nearly a century (Lawrence
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them they were trespassing Monroe Doctrine • Britain sent something back saying the Doctrine did not exist • Almost went to war • Doctrine was strengthened 3) Spurning the Hawaiian Pear • U.S. always liked Hawaiian Islands. • Treaties gave U.S. rights to Pearl Harbor • 1890‚ McKinley Tariff raised the prices on Hawaiian sugar • Wanted to annex Hawaii‚ although opposed by queen‚ U.S. suceeded by Cleveland took office and said not until he was out of office could annexation occur. 4) Cubans
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CONSERVATIVE PLATE MARGINS (TRANSFORM FAULTS): When two plates slide past each other they create a conservative plate margin. The relative movement is horizontal‚ and classified as either sinistral (moving to the left) or dextral (moving to the right). Along these margins crust (lithosphere) is not being destroyed by subduction‚ neither is it being created. There is no melting of rock‚ and‚ therefore‚ no volcanic activity or formation of new crust. Despite the absence of volcanic activity‚ these
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heard that your younger brother was going to become the next king. What happened when you were preparing to become queen‚ anything big? Queen: In the following years‚ I tried to lay the best foundation for my future by establishing schools for Hawaiian children. I also served as a regent during the king’s 1881 tour of the world. Sadie: Everything seemed so perfect. You tried your best and you succeeded by far. Anything else? Queen: Everything was going well‚ then the smallpox epidemic hit
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believe it. I have landed in Hawaii. As a tourist‚ I was greeted with a Hawaiian garland which is referred to as "Lei" which projected out beautifully vibrant colors which also complimented the floral shirt I wore. Finally reaching to claim my luggage‚ I gazed upon a sea of people in which you can hear the constant chattering from all around. As I exited the airport‚ I was met again by the bully called the Sun. As the Hawaiian sun beat down on my skin‚ warming and sun-bathing my arms and legs in
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the tallest waterfalls on Oahu. Among the trees‚ you can catch sight of tropical birds munching on delectable mango‚ apple and guava trees that grow wild within the jungle. The two-mile hike crisscrosses a valley that was once farmed by early Hawaiians. As the hike continues‚ your guide will point out the changes that have occurred over the years. Make sure to bring your camera because you will be able to take photos at the sites where Hawaii Five-O‚ Jurassic Park‚ Lost and the Hunger Games were
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Tiger Sharks Rosalani and Romina Mr. Wiscott Modern Hawaiian History May 17‚ 2002 The tiger shark‚ Galeocerdo cuvier‚ is a large (up to 18ft) predator found in tropical and subtropical waters world wide. Tiger sharks are one of the three main shark species known to attack humans‚ and are responsible for most shark attacks in Hawaii. Less than one shark attack occurs per year on average in Hawaii (compared to an annual average of 40 thousand drowning) and mosts attacks are non-fatal
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The island of Oahu is overrated for being a tourist destination‚ so why not go to the Big Island instead? The island of Oahu and the Big Island are Hawaiian islands in which people visit every year from around the world. The rate of tourists in each island grow yearly‚ all thanks to its magnificent landscapes it offers to people all around the globe‚ but the island of Oahu has 45% more tourism rate than the Big Island’s tourism rate. The places the tourists want to see and activities they want to
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A. The ukulele is a four stringed guitar like instrument that has a deep resonant “happy” sound‚ and is usually played with a thumb‚ forefinger‚ fingertips‚ or a felt pic. B. Traditionally the ukulele is made from wood for example Hawaiian koa‚ maple‚ and walnut being just a few. However‚ woods from all over the world are used as well. The type of wood has a significant impact on the sound‚ tone‚ and quality. Plastic instruments have also been sold. B. According to Jim Beloff
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volcano chains Fig 2. Shows the development of a magma plume‚ such as the one that has created the Hawaiian-Emperor seamount chain‚ which contains over 80 undersea volcanoes and is over 5‚800km in size‚ the constant rising plume and the lack of additional material as seen in Fig 1. means that the volcano normally produce nonexplosive eruptions. A example of a regular volcanic eruption caused by a ‘Hawaiian’ Volcano is Kīlauea which has been continuously erupting since January 1983‚ and has causes no
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