Author Topic: Just got some news... (Read 1885 times)

tykempster · « **on:** June 24, 2009, 04:38:38 AM »

That I got a 31 on my ACT! 338 Lapua Improved here I come!

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:21:53 AM »

Congrats Tyler!!

Tim

wayne24 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:23:24 AM »

Nice job
Wayne

LaOtto222 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:28:14 AM »

I am not as familiar with the ACT scores as the SAT scores, but I know enough about them to know a 31 is a high score - Congratulations

.

LaOtto222 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:32:39 AM »

tykempster - have you got any school plans for this fall? There shouldn't be a problem getting in most anywhere you want - maybe even a scholarship?

Dinny · « **Reply #5 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:34:23 AM »

Good job! How about taking the ASVAB now?

~Dinny

tykempster · « **Reply #6 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:42:45 AM »

I think a 31 is in the top 1.5% or 2%.

I am only going to be a senior this year, so I have another year to "decide", but my dad is a professor at Mizzou, so I will most likely go there. It's an excellent school, and I want to go into engineering, which they have a good engineering department. I could go to the UM-Rolla, which is about the best engineering school ever, but there's no girls. So I'll stick to UM-Columbia. Can't wait!

Military=Not for me! Toooo "scary" I guess is the only way to put it.

Smokin Joe · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:51:06 AM »

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Military=Not for me! Toooo "scary" I guess is the only way to put it.

Aw, come on, Ty.......................Barrett Light 50..............varmint at 1500 meters..............

PHATINJUN · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:52:13 AM »

As I told you before wonderful to see a kid with his head on his shoulders looking forward for life congrats on the score and the work you have put into it to achieve. Now just don't scramble your brains with to much recoil

Kurt

jim36 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 24, 2009, 05:55:43 AM »

TY Take it from this old school teacher. "Son u dun good"

Jim

Dinny · « **Reply #10 on:** June 24, 2009, 06:23:04 AM »

Quote from: tykempster on June 24, 2009, 05:42:45 AM

Military=Not for me! Toooo "scary" I guess is the only way to put it.

Good point, I live with fear everytime I go outside the wire. But I have learned to cope with it and not let it get the best of me. I fear more for my soldiers than I do myself. I know my family and I am prepared, I don't know about them and theirs. The military is for some, not all. Good luck in the future.

~Dinny

AtlLaw · « **Reply #11 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:07:51 AM »

Quote from: tykempster on June 24, 2009, 05:42:45 AM

I could go to the UM-Rolla, which is about the best engineering school ever, but there's no girls.

THAT'S MY BOY! Balanced priorities! You make me so PROUD!

Rustyinfla · « **Reply #12 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:14:20 AM »

Congratulations! I read that off tot he wife sitting here and she says that the possible, or close to it. Is that a possible of 32?

Anyway ya done good ma man!

Spanky · « **Reply #13 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:15:53 AM »

Great job Ty

Spanky

Skunk · « **Reply #14 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:19:41 AM »

WTG!!

Diesel40 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:29:21 AM »

Congrats

jenkst · « **Reply #16 on:** June 24, 2009, 07:35:03 AM »

TYKE; That is some good news. Rolla got some good huntin and Columbia not shabby. Best wishes to you. Jenks

gomerdog · « **Reply #17 on:** June 24, 2009, 09:37:25 AM »

Ty,

A 31 is a great score. You could always take the test again and try for a better score, but what would be the point?

I am sure you worked hard to get to the point you are now, but please remember that your parents, friends, and teachers helped you become the achiever that you are, and for that they deserve your appreciation.

From you previous posts, it is obvious that you possess leadership qualities and are an independent thinker. Our country needs people with those qualities, now more than ever before. Godspeed, young man.

BTW, I have a daughter who will also be a senior this year. She scored a 30. Might I...never mind.

Mr. Hammer (a teacher)

zoner · « **Reply #18 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:59:51 AM »

congratulations

45-70.gov · « **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:08:51 PM »

all this time i thought you were one of us old farts

engineer us a new rifle

mitchell · « **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:10:11 PM »

Quote from: tykempster on June 24, 2009, 05:42:45 AM

Military=Not for me! Toooo "scary" I guess is the only way to put it.

some call it scary i think its just plain fun, if it wasnt for my family i'ld never want to leave iraq . there aint nothing like a big fight and callin in the cav , 25 mike mike can really make a mess out of a few iraqis with ak's

congrats man wish i was that smart , now go out and change the world this country needs people like you

chipmunk · « **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:12:19 PM »

Way to go man. I got a 30 on mine and I thought that was really good.

petemi · « **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2009, 01:04:52 PM »

Tyler, that is good for a simple SUPERB!!!!!!!!! Now, like Uncle Richard, AtlLaw, says, Don't go gittin yer brains addled. We're all very proud of you.

Pete

Troyboy · « **Reply #23 on:** June 24, 2009, 01:09:40 PM »

You make us all proud. Great Job

dpe.ahoy · « **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2009, 02:08:09 PM »

Good job, Tyler. (Now watch them wimmens,

they can make a man act really dumb sometimes.

) Worst part is most of us know it and do it anyways.

DP

mitch132 · « **Reply #25 on:** June 24, 2009, 02:57:28 PM »

31!! Good Lord! The Valedictorian of my high school made that score. I only got a 27 and I graduate next May in Mechanical Engineering. That kind of score would get you a full ride scholarship and a free laptop down here. A 27 gets you jack crap and a hard time. Just don't approach Engineering recklessly. Get ready to work harder than you ever have in your life. If you make it through the 4 - 5 years of mental punishment, it will pay off in the end. Starting salaries in this area seem to be in the $50-60K range and if you are willing to move around you can almost double that in 10 or so years. Good Luck and Congratulations!

mitch132 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2009, 03:01:59 PM »

P.S. look up the .338 Xtreme Tactical. Supersonic past 2400 yards with a 266 grain solid copper bullet with a B.C. of .825 and a M.V. of 3350 fps. My cousin just got one and I am drooling over it!

http://www.xtrememachining.biz/338tactical.html

gomerdog · « **Reply #27 on:** June 24, 2009, 03:51:57 PM »

Quote from: mitch132 on June 24, 2009, 02:57:28 PM

31!! Good Lord! The Valedictorian of my high school made that score. I only got a 27 and I graduate next May in Mechanical Engineering. That kind of score would get you a full ride scholarship and a free laptop down here. A 27 gets you jack crap and a hard time. Just don't approach Engineering recklessly. Get ready to work harder than you ever have in your life. If you make it through the 4 - 5 years of mental punishment, it will pay off in the end. Starting salaries in this area seem to be in the $50-60K range and if you are willing to move around you can almost double that in 10 or so years. Good Luck and Congratulations!

My older daughter earned that same score and is now a second year medical student. She gets her intelligence from her mother and her good looks from me.

My present salary as a teacher is in that range you mentioned....after 20 years in the profession.

LONGTOM · « **Reply #28 on:** June 24, 2009, 04:46:11 PM »

WTG TYKE!

My oldest is also headed to his last year is high school.
He is attending GOVERNORS SCHOOL half the day.
There were 446 who applied and they only accepted 16 so we were very proud.
When finished next year he will have I think about 30 credits that will transfer.
That's like about a full years worth.
Like you he took his ACT and got a 33.
He plans to attend VIRGINIA TECH after he is done with school.
He wants to be an architect.

Keep up the good work and you will go far.

LONGTOM

a4beltfed2000 · « **Reply #29 on:** June 25, 2009, 02:36:16 AM »

Congrats! That is unbelievable. I have a degree in Mech. engineering and you won't believe the work that is available for you once your out of school. Although not to scare you, I promise you will beat your head against the wall more than once

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The study course is intense to say the least! You will find that you are really never done taking tests and studying. I just passed the Edison Electrial Institute exam. Which qualified me for Hydro and Fossil fuel power plants, now i'm facing the nuclear testing next month.

Again congrats, and stay away from the women, while they are a important part of life. they can make a mess of your study habits stay the course, you wont believe what can be waiting for you, although with that score you may have mental capabilities far beyond mere mortal men

Oh btw the ASVAB test isn't that bad and the life long experiences you would obtain are well worth the pain. As they say pain is temporary but the pride lasts forever. Now if someone could have pried the lid of this jar and pour the school stuff in life would have been alot easier

Dinny you should know what that means

ONE THING TO CONSIDER

once you get some schoolin' under your belt, you might want to consider doing a internship with a local company, most are willing to work around your schedule and it looks really good on the ole resume.

Starting wages in the wisconsin/minnesota mississippi river area is around 44k a year, bigger cities pay more but then you got more people and thats the part I can't stand