Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Complete your high school education. . Get involved with extra-curricular activities. Keep your GPA as high as possible. Take the required standardized tests. Have your high school transcript sent to Duke. Acquire two recommendations from teachers who know you well.

Answer: Duke is an elite university, highly competitive, and it's necessary to complete your high school education with excellent academic standing to apply. While you attend school, it's important to specialize in broad curriculum, high-level classes, as well as supplementing your application with diverse extra-curricular activities and above-average grades.  Take courses in high school that include natural science, 3 years of mathematics, a foreign language, 4 years of English and social studies. Include electives that demonstrate your willingness to be challenged and expand your knowledge base and makes you an erudite. If you plan on applying to the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke, coursework in calculus and physics are strongly recommended during high school. While you may technically apply to Duke having attained a High School equivalency, like the GED, it's very difficult to get into Duke without a nice high school record. It's important to finish High School and graduation with outstanding grades if you want to get into Duke. ake Advanced Placement courses or honors classes, if possible. Duke University looks for students who have taken accelerated classes, and these course may, in some cases, be counted for credit at Duke. If AP courses are available at your high school, find out what it takes to enroll, and do so.  Typically, AP courses are offered during 11th and 12th grade, are somewhat more advanced, and will end with a standardized AP test, in addition to a final. Typically, the AP test itself is optional, but you'll want to take it and do well if you want to get into elite universities like Duke. If you take AP courses and tests, you'll also typically need to arrange to have these sent to the Universities to which you hope to apply. The sooner you know you want to go to Duke, the sooner you can arrange to have your AP scores sent. To get into Duke, you need to display that you've received a well-rounded education and were fully engaged in a diversity of activities at your school. Get involved in a school sport, band, club, or other organization to make your application really stand out. The Duke Office of Admissions cautions students from involving themselves with too many activities. Duke officials stress that it is the quality of the participation that counts, not the number of activities. Pick one or two that you really care about, instead of joining up with the Xbox club just to have something to put on your app. Your grade point average is a demonstration of your consistency and ability to achieve at all levels in high school. Trying to maintain a consistently high GPA is a good way to stand out among your peers and demonstrate that you're a consistent and serious student and potential Duke grad.  Pay attention to your class rank, as well. If you're somewhere near the top 25 or even top 10 of your class, this is important to keep in mind when you're applying to Duke. While the GPA is the most important thing, it looks nice and tidy if you can also let them know you were one of the best students at your school. Your GPA is another good reason to take AP courses, which are typically offered on a 5 point, as opposed to 4 point, scale. That means an A in an AP course is typically worth more GPA points than an A in a regular course, so you can skew your GPA higher as a bonus. Duke University requires that students submit test scores from either the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), so it's a good idea to sign up for one or both as soon as possible to give yourself enough chances to get a high score. While Duke does not have a specific minimum score requirement for admission, accepted students typically fall into the upper 50th percentile.  Typically, for admission, students score above 29 on the ACT as a potential Arts & Sciences student, and above 32 as a potential engineering student. On the SAT, students typically score at least 680 on the verbal section, 690 on the math section and 660 on the writing section. On average, students accepted into Duke received scores slightly higher than the minimum requirement, between 700 and 800 on both sections of the SAT and roughly 31-35 on the ACT. All students accepted into Duke are in the top 50th percentile. Coordinate with your school's guidance counselor to send official grade reports and a high school transcript to Duke University as soon as possible upon your graduation, and talk about acquiring unofficial transcripts to complete your application. While you're still in high school, it's important to cultivate good relationships with at least two teachers who will be willing to write you glowing recommendations. Duke University requires recommendations be from teachers who have instructed you within the last two years.  If possible, find out whether or not any of your teachers have attended Duke in the past. Letters from Alumni typically stand out more than recommendations from other teachers. Be sure to ask for a letter as early as possible in the application season, preferably early in the Fall semester, if you want a good letter. Teachers will quickly get swamped with requests, and you want to be early in the line.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Mix the cheese and scallions in a bowl. Divide the cheese mixture between 6 beef patties. Top with the remaining patties and seal closed.

Answer: After you’ve made the patties, add 4 ounces (112 g) of shredded sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese and 1 scallion that’s been finely chopped to a small bowl. Toss the ingredients together so they’re well blended.  You can use any type of hard cheese that melts well for the burgers. Swiss, Gruyere, and Monterey jack are tasty options. You can also mix two or more types of cheese for the burgers if you like. If you’re a fan of bacon cheeseburgers, turn these into inside-out bacon cheeseburgers by mixing 4 slices of cooked, crumbled bacon in with the cheese and scallions. Once you’ve mixed the cheese and the scallions, use a spoon to add 1 to 2 tablespoons (7 to 14 g) of the cheese mixture to the center of 6 of the patties that you’ve made. Make sure to leave a ½-inch border around the edges of the patties. It’s important not to overstuff the burgers with the cheese filling or it may leak out when you grill them. When you’ve added the cheese mixture to the 6 of the patties, cover them with the remaining 6 beef patties. Press and pinch down along the edges to ensure that they are sealed, so you form a single burger with each pair of patties. Be sure to seal the two patties together all the way around. If there are any openings, the cheese may ooze out during grilling.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Wear the belt. Use your paracord as a rescue tool for a drowning victim.

Answer: At this point, the paracord belt should be finished and ready to wear. You can wrap the belt around your waist as you would wrap any other belt. If properly measured, it should be snug enough to serve the same purpose as any belt when the buckle is snapped together.  This is a great belt to wear on climbing, backpacking, or camping trips, when might want access to paracord rope in the case of an emergency. You can match the belt to a paracord bracelet for some extra outfit coordination. Tie a figure eight knot in your paracord, then attach the paracord to an object that will float (like a lifejacket or log). This will help you to throw the cord farther and provide something for the victim to grab onto. If the victim is in moving water, launch the object upstream of the victim so it will float towards them. Once the person has grabbed onto the object, reel them in using the paracord.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Write down why your parents may say "No. Jot down ways to address concerns. Do some research on basic cat care. Find concrete ways you can make time for a pet. Rehearse what you'll say ahead of time.

Answer:
" Think about why your parents may not want you to get a cat. Extra cost and responsibility may be concerns. If you can find solutions to problems, you can get a "Yes" answer.  Parents may worry about a cat clawing at furniture or making messes. Your parents may also worry about cost. A new animal needs new toys, bedding, and so on. Your parents are likely very busy, so they may worry about caring for the animal. Pets need a lot of time and attention. One of them may be allergic to cats. Don't let this dissuade you, however; there are some hypoallergenic cats! Be proactive and think of some solutions for potential issues. This way, if your parents raise concerns, you can quickly address their worries. Write these down right next to or right under your concerns, answering them. For example:  If your parents are worried about a cat harming furniture, suggest claw caps. They fit over a cat's claws, preventing it from scratching. Never declaw a cat. If your parents are worried about cost, offer to save up your allowance or get a job to pay for new supplies for your cat. If time is an issue, promise your parents you'll care for the cat yourself. Remind them that cats are independent animals and don't require as much attention as dogs. If one of your parents is allergic to cats, suggest hypoallergenic breeds, such as the Balinese, Bengal, Burmese, Cornish Rex, Siamese, Siberian, or Sphynx. The more you know, the more impressed your parents will be. Research a cat's basic needs in terms of food, attention, and grooming. If your parents see you can care for a cat, they're more likely to let you have one.  Tell your parents you'll provide your cat with a clean bed and keep the litter box in your room or garage. Tell your parents you'll feed your cat healthy cat food, and even suggest a few brands you found while researching. Vet visits can get expensive. Offer to help pay for the visits, and mention that you are willing to find a job to help earn money. Your parents want to make sure your cat is loved. Tell your parents exactly when you plan to spend time playing with and caring for your cat.  You can promise your parents you'll play with the cat every day after school for an hour after finishing your homework. Also, account for caring for the cat. Promise your parents you'll get up early in the mornings to do things like feed your cat and change its litter box. Rehearsing never hurts. Try jotting down a rough idea of what you want to say and practicing in front of a mirror. You don't have to have everything thought out word-per-word, but a rough idea can help. Don't worry to bring notes with you. In fact, these may help your parents see just how much research you put into getting a cat!