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Top Schools in the Northwest - See the Rankings

There are many lists out there that rank colleges and universities. It is important to know the source of this information and what the criteria of the survey. In this article we will list some of the top colleges located in the Northwest region of the US. They are not listed in any particular order. We have also listed some of the rankings that they have earned and why they are considered one of the top colleges in the Northwest. These ranking lists were conducted by the Princeton Review in their review of 224 colleges and universities in 2006.Top Colleges in the Northwest1. University of Oregon in Eugene, OR#6 Best Quality of Life2. Seattle University in Seattle, WA#17 Best Quality of Life3. Albertson College of Idaho in Caldwell, ID#16 Professors Get High Marks4. Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA#7 Students Pack the Stadiums5. Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR#5 Most Politically Active#7 Great College Towns#17 Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians6. Reed College in Portland, OR#1 Best Overall Academic Experience#7 Class Discussions Encouraged#9 Professors Get High Marks#1 Their Students Never Stop Studying#18 Gay Community Accepted#19 Best College Radio Station#6 Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians7. The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA#20 Best College Radio Station#4 Birkenstock-Wearing, Tree-Hugging, Clove-Smoking Vegetarians8. University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA#12 Best College Radio Station9. Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA#5 Best College Library#15 Best Overall Academic Experience#2 School Runs Like Butter#20 Their Students Never Stop Studying#12 Lots of Race/Class Interaction#13 Best College Radio Station#10 Best College Theatre#5 Best Quality of Life#10 Dorms Like Palaces#2 Happiest StudentsAs you can see there are many different ways to rate and rank colleges and universities. You have to choose the criteria that are most important to you when you are choosing a school for your advanced education. What makes a college or university the best choice for you does not necessarily make it the best choice for your friend, cousin, or another student. This is why it is important to research schools that fit into the criteria that you set and demand for yourself and your own education. Once you are able to narrow down your choices based on your own criteria, you will find yourself with a much shorter list of college options that will permit you to make a more educated decision on which school is best for you, your personal goals, and your professional goals. … Read more

Top Ten Acting Tips to Improve Your Acting

Do you want to become a better actor? Here are ten quick acting tips to improve your acting.The first of your ten acting tips is get out there and start acting. If you are in school, join the drama club. Audition for roles at a local theater, or offer to work as a stagehand. Enroll in acting classes if you can afford them. All of these activities do two things. First, you will start socializing with fellow actors, directors and others who share your interest in acting. Second, you will gain acting experience. Experience is the greatest teacher.Practice your improvisation skills. More and more auditions are asking for improvisations.One of the most important acting tips is to be a...

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Acting Studio at Edgemar Acting Class - "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea"

To learn more about the classes offered at The Acting Studio at Edgemar and sign up for a free information session visit, michelledanner.com Featuring: Rodrigo Rojas & Sarah MikelDirected by: Michelle Danner Director Michelle Danner has coached A-List actors such as: Penélope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Chris Rock, Zooey Deschanel, Isla Fischer, James Franco and many more, privately and on set. She currently teaches on going scene study classes at Santa Monica's Edgemar Center for the Arts. Michelle was the comedic acting expert on WB's "The Starlet" and was voted favorite acting coach by Backstage readers. This is an example of a "Mike Leigh" exercise. In this improvisation, the actor gets into complete character and sets him/herself in a particular place and time.