INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A financial consultant, investment manager, or investment broker will be able to look at your portfolio of assets and help you make an informed decision on how much you should be investing in an oil well. Investing in an oil well is usually a large investment ranging from $100,000 to over 1 million dollars USD. Brokers must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, and must be a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. To check whether the broker you’re working with is licensed, visit https://brokercheck.finra.org/. A broker with experience in purchasing oil wells will be able to locate you offers and opportunities, as well as walk you through the purchasing process. The SEC is the governing body responsible for protecting consumers and regulating industries and businesses. Sites like https://www.plsx.com/ and https://www.crudefunders.com have listings of oil well projects that need an investment to get started. This can give you an idea of what investments exist and what offerings are available. If you have contacts or friends within the oil or gas industry, they may know of oil well offerings that are likely to be profitable. Make sure that you know your contact well, and that they have experience operating or investing in profitable oil wells in the past. They will be able to put you into contact with a broker that can give you more information on purchasing a profitable well. DPPs exist for smaller investments from $5,000 to $100,000 USD. Investing through a DPP will give you partial ownership of the company and its physical assets. This means that you’ll receive a portion of its profits after it produces and sells oil from the well. Ask your broker about available DPPs and review your options with them.

SUMMARY: Speak to a financial consultant or broker. Find a broker who specializes in the sale of oil wells. Look online for oil well opportunities instead of using a broker. Look for opportunities with people you know to find good deals. Make a small investment through a Direct Participation Program.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is the easiest and most common way to respond when someone expresses thanks to you. The literal translation is "of nothing," but it is used the same way you would say "it's nothing" in English or "de nada" in Spanish.  The word rien uses the French R, which can be one of the most difficult French sounds for English speakers to make correctly. The French R is a guttural sound pronounced from your throat, not the tip of your tongue as in English. You can also say "ce n'est rien" (suh nay RREE-ehn), which translates more directly to "it is nothing." There may be occasions where someone thanks you for something when you feel that it's really you who should be thanking them. This phrase is similar to saying "No, thank you" in English. Remember to use vous instead of toi with older people or strangers, to show respect. As in English, there are a variety of phrases you can use when someone says "thank you" in French. Although the literal translation is nonsensical in English (literally "there is nothing of what"), "Il n'y a pas de quoi" is used to mean "it's nothing" or "don't mention it." This phrase can be used both in casual and more formal speech, regardless of the person you're thanking. When a friend or acquaintance expresses their gratitude, you can respond with this phrase, which means "no problem" or "not a problem" in English. If you're unsure when to use this phrase, think about when you would say "no problem" in English. You probably wouldn't use a phrase this casual with someone significantly older than you, or with a government official. This phrase literally means "I beg of you," but is used in situations where you want to impress upon the person thanking you that there's no need for their gratitude.  When deciding when to use this phrase, think about times in English when you would say something like "Oh, please! Don't mention it!" These occasions are perfect for "je t'en prie." You'll be more likely to use vous with this phrase, since it's typically more formal. The word bienvenue literally means "welcome," as in the word you would use to welcome someone to a place. Although this word typically isn't used as a response to thanks by other French speakers, it is common among the Quebeçois. For example, if you were in a café in Montreal and thanked your server for bringing your latte, the server might respond "bienvenue."

SUMMARY: Say "de rien" (duh RREE-ehn). Use "merci à toi" (MAIR-see ah twah) to thank someone in return. Alternate with "il n'y a pas de quoi" (eel nee-YAH pahs duh kwah). Say "pas de problème" (pah duh prahb-LEHM) in casual settings. Try "je vous en prie" (zhuh vooz-ahn pree) or "je t'en prie" (zhuh tahn pree) when speaking more formally. Use bienvenue in Quebec.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Schools are looking for very specific things when they read your personal statement. Make sure your submission succeeds in illustrating the qualities the advisory committee is looking for.  Proven achievements Critical and analytical thinking skills Language and writing skills appropriate to this level of education Evidence that you'll be a successful medical student Evidence that you'll be a good doctor Each school has its own requirements for writing your personal statement. Find out what they are, and follow them to the letter. Ignoring even a small detail will make you appear careless and unprofessional, and therefore a poor candidate for medical school.  Be sure your essay is the appropriate length by using the “Word Count” function in your word processing program. If you are applying through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS), there is a 5,300 character maximum limit. This is about one and a half pages, single spaced. If the school lists specific formatting guidelines, use those. Otherwise, you can use standard formatting to create an essay that is easy to read on the page.  Type your statement single-spaced. Double space between paragraphs. Leave at least 1” margins on both sides, top, and bottom. Use a 12 pt. standard font such as Helvetica or Times New Roman. At the top of the page, center the title of your essay if you have one, or simply  type “Personal Statement.” You can also include your name, if you wish. If your essay impresses the board, the next step will most likely be a personal interview. Since you will probably be asked to discuss your essay, be sure you've written about things you will want to talk about during the interview. Go through your essay, and be certain you can defend every point. Try not to exaggerate your accomplishments, and don't pad your statement with fictional details. The school may verify the information you provide, especially if your essay seems too good to be true. If you're caught in a lie, you will definitely not be admitted. When you finish your final draft, ask a few people to read your essay and give you their honest assessment. Ask a favorite professor, a current medical student, or your doctor. Don't ask too many people to read it, or you may end up with too many conflicting opinions.

SUMMARY:
Understand the purpose of the personal essay. Follow instructions to the letter. Use standard formatting. Think about your interview. Prepare to defend it. Get feedback.