Well, just think of your goal. Think of how this will help you reach your goal.

Start with her early life. Find out where she was born, where she went to school, etc. It is fine to paraphrase a long as you document your source. Most teachers do not accept wikipedia as a source. Don't get all your information from one source. Your teacher will probably prefer 3 or 4 sources. Here is a site to get you started: http://www.biography.com/people/madonna-9394994

Is this character attending a private school, a speciality (eg. arts) school or a public school? Most ciriculums (I know that's not the latin plural) contain core subjects like: English Literature (not sure about formal grammar courses in today's schools) Mathematics ( or a section such as Algebra, Geometry, Trig or Calculus) Science (again broken down into such things as Chemistry, Physics Biology{which can be subdivided again into Botany and Zoology} Computer Skills (here you have choices regarding specific or general software, languages (C++ for example) Spreadsheets (excel) Presentations (eg Powerpoint) even complete certification modules in some schools History--overview course with general content AT LEAST or break down by era: post-WW2 to present, Medieval (sp?), by century, American Civil War, Civil Rights Movements in the '60s, Colonial Canada, Empire building of Britain, France, Portugal and Spain--not the "explorers" but the general migration from Europe et al to the New World--the reasons and consequences, conflicts with natives already established, the Norse from Northern Europe to North American east coast ports. Health & Phys Ed--these are usually only REQUIRED for one or two of the four or five year groupings) Then there's: Foreign Languages-- French (in Canada); Spanish (in the US) would be appropriate to study Geography--by region or an overview course similar to History above. Specialize in eg Middle East, Eurasia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands, North America and South America Career Preparation: exploring careers (educational requirements, levels, demographics and statistical data about salary ranges, unemployment rates, "up and coming" field in IT (for example) or apprenticeships (eg. barbering vs. auto mechanics); resume development, interview and research skills; etc. Parenting Courses--you know the type where you get to bring a "doll" home for a week and must care for all its needs and observations written out for presentation. Band--optional in a general school; obligatory in an "arts" specific school. Instrumental Music--Appreciation, Instrumental, Vocal, Chorus, History (as above) Drama-- "arts" specific classes; could be attached to an English segment in general education school or an "extra curricular" club. Just a few ideas. Decide how long your day is; how many divisions there are in it and mix the subjects up to approximate equality per week and slot them into the spaces you need them to be in. Are you familiar with spreadsheets? Set one up and slot the timetable in. That way you can "move" the schedule around without creating numerous "schedules" before landing on the one that suits your character, plot, and storyline. Technology rocks!!!

Don't smile, it makes you look like either a) your crazy or b)your talking to yourself and made yourself laugh(; Just say hi to people you're friends with, and if you don't see anyone you're friends with, just look straight ahead. Don't look at your feet, you might run into someone and it makes you look shy! Hope this helps!(:

If your graduating TO middle school, you could write something like this... "I'm sure you have all probably heard of YOLO? You Only Live Once? Well it's true. And time really is flying by so quickly that it's hard to catch up sometimes! But now we're going to middle school. It's amazing how we've all grown and changed. We're just one step closer to being adults! But this step is probably the hardest step to cross. So parents, you may think we're bad now...oh-ho! You just wait." Idk, don't copy it though. Speak from YOUR heart, not mine! Hope I helped :)

Being popular is over rated. The only A's you should worry about are on tests. When i was in school I was the prettiest and most popular girl. To be popular I had to be mean to the geeks and do bad things with the jocks. It was not worth it. I was a straight A student until I became a freshman. Now because i focused so much on popularity I am 26 and work at McDonald's. Just focus on school while in school or you will learn the phrase would you like fries with that very well.

Find out the reasons.for which transfer requests are approved and request it on the basis of one of those reasons. There should be some info on the school district's web site or in the directions for requesting transfers.

You could do a free writing activity once a day. You just get a piece of paper and set a timer for ten minutes (or more, or less. I'd increase the amount of time the better you get at it) and you just write whatever comes to your mind until the timer writes. You try not to stop writing no matter what; even if you can't think of anything then just write "I can't think of anything". I actually think it's pretty fun :) Plus, if you ever have any big writing assignment or something else that you have to do, free writing is a really helpful pre-writing activity that can help you gather your thoughts and ideas before jumping into it. Good luck!

First of all, thank you for your interest in Phillips Exeter. It was an EXTREMELY competitive year, with many, many qualified applicants. Unfortunately there are only a limited number of spaces to fill, which leads to your question about the waitlist. I'm sure there are other students wondering the same, so... What happens with the waitlist really depends on what happens with the accepted students throughout the spring and summer. If spots become available, they are filled from the waitlist. This can happen in a couple of ways - open spots being available after all accepted students have indicated whether they will be enrolling and by attrition. Sometimes life happens and students who are enrolled, both returning and newly admitted, decide not to come to campus in September. Because of this, a waitlist is usually kept through the summer, often right until the start of school in September. Emails will be sent periodically throughout the summer (usually monthly) to update you on the status of the waitlist and to ask if you want to stay on it. If for some reason part of the waitlist is let go, you will be notified. Sending a letter indicating your desire to attend will not increase your chances. The constraint is the number of spots available and most of the other students on the waitlist feel the same way you do. If something really special has happened since you last sent application materials – you won a big award, placed tops in a state-wide sports meet, or some other standout point of interest, by all means – send it in. Otherwise there is no need to send along extra materials as it only adds extra work for a reduced summer staff. What are your chances? That is again tied to what happens with the enrolled students. There is no way to give an actual answer because there is no way to know what will happen with each of these students. Although it is possible that someone could be admitted from the waitlist at the very end of August or even early September, it is not likely. The best advice is this – if you reach a point where you need to make a decision (deadline at another school), it’s best to go with the sure option. Applications for Fall 2013 will be available the end of the summer. Unless you applied for 12th grade or a PG year, you’d be most welcome to reapply. Best of luck!

Wait until the very last minute.