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The GTL in my life.

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Growing up in sunny Miami made it difficult to adjust to the Claremont weather.  For some this weather is delightful, but for someone who is accustomed to 80-degree weather year round, Claremont weather is not my cup of tea.  Now, however, the weather in Claremont is perfect: expected highs in the low 80s, 0% chance of precipitation, and gorgeous, clear skies.

Three weeks ago, a friend from home asked, “What are you doing the next couple of weeks before school ends?”  My response was “get on that GTL.”  Perplexed, she replied, “Since when are you from Jersey?”  To which I laughed and explained the GTL in my life.

GTL was actually my acronym for Grades, Tan, and LSAT, and definitely not the Jersey Shore kind.  Although, I did have a lot of laundry to do.

Grades are not everything in my life, but they are and will continue to be a substantial part of my life for the next few years.  I see grades and dedication as a simple logical reasoning question on the LSAT*: Continue reading →

Play ball!

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It’s spring: the flowers are blooming, the birds are signing, and most importantly… it’s baseball season!  Over spring break, I ventured out to Phoenix, Arizona for a spring training game in Camelback Ranch.  While the Dodgers are by far NOT my favorite baseball team (Go Marlins!), I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed the baseball atmosphere.  Being back in the festivities of the game was refreshing and, of course, it became another reason why I NEED to be in the sports industry.

Last month, I mentioned I would be creating a video essay for an internship application, so here is the update I promised.  Ideally, I would like to become an athlete representative (sports agent) after I get my sports law degree.  Interning at a sports agency would allow me to see first-hand how the industry functions and how agents interact with their clients.

Thanks to the wonderful spring weather, I was able to shoot my video outside in the amazing 73 degree weather of Claremont.  Oh, how I love spring.  Well, here’s my video essay.  Enjoy!

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I am going to be pretty persistent on getting an internship at this particular agency.  The agency just seems to be the ideal place for me to learn and get a head start on my career. Continue reading →

Ramblings from an ex-insomniac

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All I had to do was click the little button that said, “CONFIRM” and my countdown to June 8 would begin.  Nervously, I stared at my screen for a good 20 minutes.  It was close to 5 am and perhaps sleep deprivation had gotten to me.  Thoughts and questions raced through my head.  What if I’m not ready by June?  Am I even thinking clearly at this point?  I took a deep breath, allowing my lungs to expand to their full potential.  Was I really doing this?  I let it out and simultaneously clicked the confirm button.  Phew!  It was all over.  The site loaded for what seemed like eternity.  What?  Another confirmation screen?  It was stressful enough to choose an LSAT location with no concrete summer plans.  Was it really necessary to make me reconsider what I had just done?

I slowly hovered my mouse over the submit button.  I closed my eyes.  Click. It was all over now.  Was this just a dream?

This was not a dream.  I officially enrolled to take the June LSAT.

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Answers from the (non-religious) bible

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The LSAT really should come with an instruction manual that says, “Please check your attitude at the door.”  Having the wrong attitude is what made 3/4 of the exam so unbearable to me.  I always complained about the Reading Comprehension (RC) section because of its boring topics or the sometimes ornate writing styles.  This had been my roadblock.  Instead of coming into this section with a positive attitude, I dreaded having to answer questions about a particular reading I did not care for or try to understand.

Last month I worked on this section using the Master the LSAT workbook.  While their tips were somewhat helpful, I still found my mind wandering off and not fully comprehending the RC section.  I read their RC chapter and when it came time to take the RC diagnostic, I threw everything I had learned out the window.  I did not panic.  I simply rushed through the readings and questions, forgetting even the most basic concept of underlining.  I just wanted to get this chapter over with so that I could move on to my favorite chapter of logic games.

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Lights, Camera, Action!

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Introducing Carol Toro in “Why I Want This Internship”
In theaters (and by theaters, I actually mean YouTube) on 4/1/2010.

I am making a film.  No, I am not a filmmaker nor have I ever made a film.  Well, I take that back.  I did make a film once, but that was in 8th grade and a re-shoot of a Power Puff Girls’ episode doesn’t really count towards a filmmaking career.

I have less than three weeks to make a film that will knock the socks off a sports agency in Hollywood, Florida.   Aside from the standard, delicately crafted cover letter and resume, I have to submit a Video Essay starring Me, Myself, and I.  Before I even start to make this video, I need to ask myself three essential questions:

  1. Can I afford to this? Yes.  All I need is a video camera, editing software, time, and creativity.  I can borrow a video camera from the Scripps A/V department and use the Final Cut Pro editing software available on all of Scripps’ Mac computers.  Time?  This just means I need to have a fairly productive and fun Spring Break.
  2. Do I realistically have the time for this? Yes, as long as I make it a priority during my free time.  However, I am a bit hesitant.  I take pride in my work and I really do not want to turn in something that looks like it took five minutes to film.  I really will need to commit to this project and manage my time more effectively during the next few weeks.
  3. Can I live without this? No!  Okay, that is an exaggeration, but I would love to get this experience as an undergraduate.  Being an Athlete Representative is all about networking and getting your foot in the door.  Women face immense barriers to entry in this industry, and having this internship under my belt will really help me down the road.

The guidelines on the application state that they would like the video to reflect my innovative side as well as a glimpse of what they cannot get from a resume and cover letter.  After creating the video, I will need to upload it to YouTube and include the link URL in my cover letter.  Is this personal branding at the next level or what?  Here I thought my LinkedIn profile could take care of that, but apparently, they want more than words on a screen.

My video will definitely not be as awesome as Scripps Alumna Erin Martin’s save-the-date video invitation, but I will definitely try my best to live up to those standards.  I have basic knowledge of video editing using Mac’s Final Cut Pro, which I am hoping will be enough to help me create a video that truly reflects who I am.

What is next?  Video resumes.  Maybe, I need to start looking into this and get ahead of my competition for my other applications.

I have a couple of ideas and now it is just a matter of putting them into play.  As they say in Hollywood, CA, “Lights, Camera, Action!”