AP Exam Score Relevance for Architecture Major?
Hi, my name Sanvhi and I am planning to major in architecture. I am currently a junior and my dream school is University of Pennsylvania. I have listed the AP's I have taken with the score I have received, and the ones I plan to take. All the following AP's I hope to get a 5 on, but if I were to get a 4 on any, they would most likely be APUSH, both AP English's, and possibly Calculus AB or BC. I plan to put majority of my focus on AP Physics 2 and Research to show growth from a 4 in AP Physics 1 and Seminar to a 5 in those, as well as AP 3D Studio, Art History, and Calculus. AP World History Modern: 4 AP Microeconomics: 5 AP Precalculus: 5 AP Macroeconomics: 4 AP Seminar: 4 AP Physics 1: 4 AP Art History: AP Research: AP Calculus: AP English Language: AP Physics 2: AP 3D Studio Art: APUSH: AP Calculus BC: AP English Literature: Other than my exam scores, I have been doing research outside of school on architecture and domestic violence and plan to publish it, founder of the Engineering Club (integrated the Society of Woman Engineers program in it), applied for a SWE award (hopefully a recipient) and to be a SWE Influencer, applying for the Scholastic Art award and other architecture contest, SGA president for 3 years, and a youth ambassador for a domestic violence nonprofit working for university outreach. I have not taken the SAT yet, but plan to try my best to get around a 1500. I know nothing is set in stone and things can change with my results in contests, real SAT score, and more, but I was just wondering how important my AP scores would be for UPENN. Again I know there's no definite answer but I just wanted some others opinions! Thank you!!
Based on my current profile, do you think I have a realistic chance of being admitted to a competitive UK undergraduate Neuroscience programme?
Based on my current profile, do you think I have a realistic chance of being admitted to a competitive UK undergraduate Neuroscience programme? I'm looking for an honest assessment rather than reassurance. If you were reviewing my application today, would you consider me a competitive applicant, or are there significant weaknesses that would likely hold me back? To be honest, I'm feeling quite discouraged. Although I've worked hard throughout secondary school, I sometimes feel that the Italian education system hasn't prepared me particularly well for highly competitive international applications. When I compare myself with applicants from other countries, I worry that I've simply had fewer opportunities to build the kind of profile UK universities are looking for. At the same time, I do believe I have a strong personal story to tell and a great deal of drive. My application will be submitted in October, so I only have a few months left. Here is my current profile: * Current school grades: **10/10** in every subject except Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences (7/10), although I feel these marks may not fully reflect my abilities due to inconsistencies in teaching and assessment. * IGCSE Biology (A) and IGCSE Mathematics (B). I took these initially out of personal interest, without realising their potential relevance for university applications. * Highest GPA in the Dual Diploma programme. * English C1 and Spanish B2; I'm currently studying additional languages such as German and French. * National-level Taekwondo competitor, although I have not yet achieved a black belt. * I write interdisciplinary scientific and theatrical pieces for a non-profit organisation in my spare time. * I'm considering volunteering in a nursing home to gain more experience working with people. * I don't have programming experience yet, but I'm considering learning Python. * I have access to a microscope and I'm actively looking for meaningful ways to gain hands-on scientific experience before applying. My current UCAS choices are still being finalised, but I am considering a range of universities including highly competitive options (such as Oxford (maybe I shouldn't even bother tbf), UCL, King's College London, Edinburgh, and Manchester) alongside slightly less competitive but still strong programmes. One concern I have is that, despite my interest in science, I haven't always had the opportunity to receive strong teaching in every STEM subject, so I'm unsure whether my current profile accurately reflects my potential. Given this profile, do you think it's realistic to aim for competitive UK Neuroscience programmes? If so, what are the two or three highest-impact things I could still do before October to strengthen my application?
How realistic is it to AIM for a career as a senior academic researcher today?
Research feels almost like a vocation to me because what motivates me most is the possibility of contributing new knowledge. If that contribution isn't realistic, I'm not sure pursuing science would make sense for me. For context, I am now considering neuroscience, or maybe molecular genetics. I don't see myself in clinical practice or teaching in secondary school. What I hope for is a career centred on research, ideally combined with university teaching, scientific writing and public engagement. From your experience, is this still a realistic ambition today? Does academia still allow people to spend most of their careers doing meaningful research, or has the reality changed so much that I should rethink my expectations? If you were advising an 18-year-old with this motivation, would you still encourage them to pursue this path?
Which countries would you recommend for someone aiming for a long-term research career in neuroscience?
My goal is to become a researcher, not a clinician, and I'm looking for undergraduate programmes in English that provide a strong foundation for a future PhD and an academic career. Beyond rankings, which countries do you think offer the best environment for training future neuroscience researchers? Would you still consider the UK one of the best choices today, especially given how quickly AI is changing biomedical research? Additional information At the moment, the UK is my first choice because of its undergraduate Neuroscience degrees. I'm also open to countries such as the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany or the Nordic countries. In Italy, I've mostly ruled out studying, except for universities like Trento or Pavia, as I haven't found programmes that fit what I'm’m looking for. Do you think that's a sensible approach, or should I reconsider Italy or other countries?
What is the fastest way to get leadership roles/recognitions under 2 months?
I need 5 recognitions and 5 leadership roles for an application I've been eyeing for an MBA. What I can only do is volunteer in orgs for social media or anything they are in need of help. I am not in uni anymore. What can I do? How can I reframe this? Will anyone be willing to review my resume or career history? I would love to message you on LinkedIn. Does the recommendation letter person's "authority/title" matter? Also, currently actively seeking internships first before before jobs because I lack the experience and practical skillset. But I feel like I'm lowballing myself, considering I do have some experience, but it seems that the " unpaid internship" is too heavy for one person (marketing + analytics).
Is it possible to learn both Underwater Welding and Culinary arts.
I am a Highschool graduate of last year. I am interest in both of these trades because family and friends are in these two trades. I am curious if I can learn both of these trades.
What all skills do I need to become a pharmacy technician ?
I am a 22 year old young women whose interested in becoming a pharmacy technician, I currently attend job corps to get my high school diploma and hopefully when I leave I be licensed and certified in pharmacy.
What should I know for welding.. ?
What should I know for welding?.. so I am in Job corps for welding, and I've heard that there's certain math I need to know, and honestly I'm not the best at math even when I finished high school, I wasn't the best at math. So could anyone let me know what type of math I need to know. Another thing Is that I had a question about is how is welding for you guys, like could I get some pros & cons for welding. And things I need to know for welding, also could I some inspiration for welding. Thank you!
How is brick-laying a hard working and good pay job?
how is brick-laying a hardworking and good pay job
Is it possible to learn both Underwater Welding and Culinary arts.?
I am a Highschool graduate of last year. I am interest in both of these trades because family and friends are in these two trades. I am curious if I can learn both of these trades.
What do you think I should do as a Law graduate who just gained a scholarship to study Cybersecurity, do you think this field will be beneficial to me, and does it intersect with Law and Tech?
What do I do as someone who just gained a scholarship to study Cybersecurity as a Law graduate, do you think this field is related to Tech Law, and if it will be beneficial to me?
What associates are worth it in 2026?
I’m currently a Registered Behavior Technician making $22/hr and am looking into associate degree options because I’m feeling pretty burned out in my current field. Unfortunately, due to working full time and having bills to pay, programs that require clinicals aren’t really realistic for me right now. One thing I’m struggling with is that a lot of the careers I’ve looked into seem to want experience that I don’t have. I’m also not sure whether my experience as an RBT would be considered relevant healthcare experience for non-clinical hospital or healthcare roles. I live in a smaller city in Brevard County, so there aren’t a ton of job openings for some of the careers I’ve been researching. So far, I’ve been considering Business Administration, Office Management, and Health Information Technology. My goal is to transition into a stable career that pays at least close to what I’m making now, with opportunities for growth and advancement. I’d be willing to take a small pay cut if it led to better long-term career. I’m just trying to find a realistic path that fits my situation.
What made you choose psychology or psychiatry over the other ?
I’m planning to start college next year at the age of 28 to become a child psychiatrist or psychologist after working in childcare with children who had high trauma for three years. Was curious on how you stuck out the long education? How hard was it to afford financially? Also, how do you handle your mental health while also handling others? I struggle with my own battles and wanted to know how possible it would be for someone who has a diagnoses to also provide therapy and medication for others? Can you also give me pros and cons for each job? I did use chat gpt for advice, but I still need a professional opinion because I have to know if I’m pre-med or not. Overall my question is, does the additional investment in becoming a psychiatrist produce a sufficiently better financial return?
How do you study cash flow?
I want to study cash flow but there are so many things to learn about. Something can be related to one another while I don't even know it existed and more. So how did you approach financial knowledge other than classes? Do you experience it yourself? Is it driven by curiosity? Are there stages of the study? I want to learn about basic financial system until I'm able to form a supposedly strategy, fully aware of the possible outcomes—then I'll later study each types of cash flow for each business
How can I work on auditioning for a K-pop agency (specifically SM entertainment, JYP entertainment, YG entertainment, and Starship entertainment)? Thanks!
Grade 7, interest career K-pop.