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#college-advice Where did some of you who are neurologists attend college? What helped you to succeed in college?
What information is necessary to know if I want to start my own law practice?
I am a sophomore in high school. I someday want to become a lawyer. I just want to know if there is anything I can be doing now in preparation. #law #lawyer
I would like to become a forensic psychiatrist, what high school classes should I take to help prepare me for my college classes.
I take all advanced placement class options and am an advanced learner. #high #high-school-classes
Do you prefer working in a hospital or as a private practitioner?
I'm a high school student looking to go into neurology, and I've always wanted to work in a hospital. I currently volunteer at a hospital, and I want to know if working there is better than having your own private practice. #doctor #medical-school #hospital #neuroscience #neurology
If I have an unweighted GPA less than a 4.0, will it look bad to any Ivy League schools that I apply to?
Hey! I'm Ila (pronounced ee-la). This question has been something that I've been trying to find an answer to for a while. I currently have a 4.0, but my classes are pretty hard, and I can only hope to keep my 4.0 at the end of the semester. Any advice helps- thanks! #school #college...
What are some high school courses that might help me achieve a medical career in the future?
Hi, I'm an 11th grader in high school and I would like a career in medicine such as a physician or a doctor and I wanted to know, what are some college courses I could take that would be beneficial in pre-med or med school, aka courses geared toward a medical career? I have already taken AP...
How can I maximize internship opportunities in college?
I am going into the mental health field and studying a burgeoning field of Music Therapy #HealthandWellness #internship #college
What was your biggest mistake in regards to college study habits, and how can I avoid doing the same?
I would like to know what poor study habits hurt you in college, as well as ways I could avoid doing the same. #college #college-advice #study-habits
What are some resources and avenues I could look towards for gaining financial support for college at Stanford?
I would like to attend Stanford on account of my being accepted but the parent contribution is becoming an issue and hindering my ability to commit. #stanford #college #college-advice #financial-aid
How to earn a high SAT score?
I am asking because I am a junior who is going to take the sat soon and I want to score my absolute best to earn more college opportunities? Also what are apps that can help me study ?#sat #college #college-advice
Which is better for medical school, Oxford of Emory better or Mercer?
I got accepted into both still deciding. #pre-med #science #college #career #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college-selection #college-advice
A few of the University's I am looking at do not offer a pre-med major. What would be a good major to enter if the Pre-Med track is not an option(including Chemistry and Biology)do you believe I would be set back by not obtaining the pre-Med track.
Although I have been told it is not mandatory or entirely vital to major in Pre-Med to get into Med School.I would feel more secure in my studies if I majored in Pre-Med or something similar. What are your thoughts?
#pre-med ,#medicine #university #major #healthcare
How do you choose between going to medical school and dental school?
When I was growing up I’ve always wanted to be a cardiologist. However, recently I’ve started doing a lot of research and thought that I might want to go to dental school instead. How do I decide? I don’t want to make the wrong decision and end up having regrets in the future....
When I attend college in the fall, I would like to study medicine. So as a Freshman, would it be best to major in Pre-Medicine, Biology, or Chemistry?
I am asking because I don't want to enter college unsure of what I genuinely will like to do for the rest of the school year. #college-choice #pre-med #college #doctor #biology #chemistry
What are the best courses to take if I want to be an archaeologist?
Ever since I was 3, I wanted to be an archaeologist/paleontologist. I am finding it very hard to find courses to take if I want to major in those fields. What are the best courses to take?
#archeology #paleontology #paleontologist #archaeologist
If I am planning on majoring in something like Psychology or Pre-Med, would it be strange/frowned upon to minor in a language or possibly have a double minor including a language and some other science?
I have taken three levels of Psychology in my high school: gifted, on-level, and AP, and have enjoyed the vast range that this subject offers. I'm planning on going to medical school after college, however I am a first-generation American from my family, so my family and I are not familiar with...
In order to get into medical school easier in the far future, is majoring in something other than Pre-Med like Psychology (or majoring in a specific psychology) going to allow for a bigger chance to get into the medical school of my choice?
I love helping others in any way, shape, or form, and the medical field will allow for me to continue this on a larger spectrum. I am continuing to volunteer at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital over the summer, and I am gaining amazing experiences from this opportunity, as well as learning about...
How do I do well in college classes?
Like pre med classes how do I make sure I get good grades. #pre-med
I am interested in knowing how long it can take to become a Geographic Information Systems Technician and how much training needs to be done.
#information-technology
What is a good way to get my career jump started after graduate?
I graduated from GSU in December and I am looking for a position in the field of psychology but it’s really hard. I have not been very successful. #psychology #career #career-counseling
How can I have two careers at one time ??????
I want to be an actress and singer. #film
How does the path to becoming a plastic surgeon differ from that of a general surgeon?
Recently, I've been intrigued by a fascinating and controversial career: plastic/reconstructive surgeon. How does the path toward becoming a plastic surgeon differ from someone aspiring to be a general surgeon? And what does this journey entail? It has always haunted me on whether there is...
How would I go about finding shadowing opportunities for dermatology?
I’m an upcoming sophomore in Georgia and I’ve found it hard to find any dermatologists who would let me shadow here. Is there any advice I could get on finding opportunities to? #college #medicine #doctor #career
Is it better to be a part of Doctors without Borders early or later in my career?
I am an aspiring surgeon and I absolutely love to help others. However, I understand college can be expensive and that it will take me a few years to grow accustumed to the job. So, is it better for me to wait and settle into the pace of hospitals here or to go and gain experience before I...
Is dental hygiene right for me?
I have recently been doing research on dental hygiene because it checks most of the boxed on my list. Making people feel better and working in the healthcare is really important to me, and dental hygiene is just that. I found out that the college I attend has a dual degree program in dental...
How cak highschool students gain hands on knowledge in the STEM field?
I am currently a junior and I plan on becoming an engineer. I am very interested in becoming a biomedical engineer but, I also want to learn about other fields. I'm sesrching for ways to do so my senior year so I have some background knowledge before college. #engineer #biomedical-engineering
Do you need a doctorate degree in Forensic Psychology in order to work as a criminal profiler in/outside of the U.S.?
#psychology #degree #forensicpsychology #criminalprofiler
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