Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
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What is the best way you prepare for your AP Exams?
AP Exams are coming up and as we all know, if we get either a 3, 4 or 5, we get those college credits. Paying $100 or so per exam is better than paying close to $800-$1000 for those classes in college. So, my question to you is how to do you prepare for your AP Exam? How does your teacher...
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Why is it so confusing getting student loan information?
I find a lot of information about why private student loans are the worst way to go to pay for school, but as the last of 8 kids in my family I need to pay my way through college. I received a good package from my school, but there is still a gap and it seems like no one from my financial aid...
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I would like help finding scholarships that are not scams.
I have received a good package for college, but am still short of paying for the degree I am pursuing in art therapy.. I am the last of eight kids in my family and I have to pay my way through college. I don't mind spending the time writing essays, etc. but I am finding it difficult to find...
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What kind of job opportunities will I have once I have an accounting degree?
I'm currently in college for accounting and considering being a CPA, but I was wondering if there are any other jobs that I might be interested in once I attain an accounting degree. #accounting
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What should I expect my work life to be like when I become a CPA?
I'm currently in college majoring in Accounting but I don't have any previous experience with this kind of job. I'm curious about what a day in the life of a certified public accountant looks like. #cpa
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What happens right after college graduation?
In the summer after I will graduate college, what happens? Will I have a job to start that summer? Will I start with internships? What happens if I don't have either? #jobs #internships #after-college
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How can I afford college if I don't have anyone to help me get loans?
Both of my parents have very bad credit due to my father going to jail multiple times. Because of this, I am worried that I won't be able to get loans for college. I have no one to cosign for me and I can only get around $5500 through the federal government. #financial-aid #college #loans...
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Do you have any regrets about your major?
Since so many people, myself included, change majors while at university, it's probably safe to assume that some people simply settled for a major because they got tired of changing. Others might have just been stubbornly committed to a major for the sake of getting a degree. Do any of you feel...
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How hard is it to get a career in marketing that isn't sales?
I'm considering a career in marketing because I'm fascinated by the relationship between consumers and the market. However, I'm not keen on working a commission based sales job, which is what a lot of people tell me what a marketing degree leads to.
#marketing
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How can I get an internship in my field
I am looking for internships for Food Scientists but all I can find are companies looking for experienced scientists. #internships #foodscience
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The balance between School and sport/social life
I am wondering if i can keep a super busy schedule in college, while maintaining great grades? #iceskater
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Is it right college decision for me?
I have applied to multiple colleges with multiple scholarships. But the cost is just so expensive. I'm really in love with a college but it cost so much money. Another college gave me an almost free ride. But im stuck and I'm paying for it all on my own. So what do you recommend. #college #biology
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Best skill to improve your worth to a company
What is the skill that has the highest return on investment outside of going to school #engineering
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How do I find internships at smaller companies
I want to do service engineering at a smaller company with potential for growth, and want to find a way to contact companies #jobs #engineering
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What qualities do I need to be a teacher?
I’m asking so I know what to expect when I go to College. #teaching
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I love kids beside a teacher, what jobs are out there for me?
I’m case being a teacher doesn’t work out I want to know what other options I have. #education
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I love kids beside a teacher, what jobs are out there for me?
I’m case being a teacher doesn’t work out I want to know what other options I have. #education #teaching #children #working-with-children
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Should I choose a school based upon preference or financial needs?
I am a senior that is going into computer science. I really love this one college but I also know my finances should be taken into consideration. I am told I will get the same degree regardless but at the same time I know this is the school I really want to go to. What should I do? #college...
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What kind of jobs can I pursue with a degree in Computer Science?
I am a female high school senior who has a passion for technology. I love computers and learning everything about it. I've decided to major in computer science but I don't exactly know what jobs there are to offer once I achieve that degree. #technology #computerscience #information-technology...
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How do you use time management for school home, work and family?
Working fulltime and going to school taking 2 classes per semester. How do you manage the time between school, work, home and family? Looking for better ways to manage my time with everything so nothing falls short and i am able to still do things with my family and everything else....
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What is the best advise you can give for a student who is new to college that would like to apply for scholarships.
What is the best advise you can give for a student who is new to college that would like to apply for scholarships. How do you go about it and how do you know which ones are legit or not? Where do you start?
#scholarships #college #financial-aid #college-tuition
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How do I choose what colleges to apply for? How do I know which ones are best for me?
Right now I feel a little overwhelmed with how many college options there are out there. There are so many different types with different styles and specialties, it’s hard to know which one best fits me. I want to get into the best college for me, but how should I know which ones to shoot for?...
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Which is the best school to choose for a career as an aerospace engineer?
I am very interested in a career as an aerospace engineer. I have visited 3 schools in the mid Atlantic area that have a good reputation in engineering. When I ask each one which makes your school standout over the other ones I got pretty vague answers. I have been told to ask questions to...
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How important is the college you go to for undergrad when applying to medical school/
I have been accepted into a couple of honors programs at good colleges which included good merit scholarships. I have also applied to a couple Ivy League and schools and am wondering if I get accepted if they are really worth the extra cost when applying to medical school? I would have to...
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If I plan on going to med school what are some things Ishould be looking for when choosing where to go for my undergrad degree?
My ultimate goal is to become a surgeon. What are some of the things they will be looking for when I apply for medical school that I should consider when choosing? #college #college-admissions #medicine #healthcare
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I'm Very Good At Art And Await To Become A Professional. Any advice?
When I was 8-years-old I had to enter a picture or painting in an art contest. After a few days I had finished a picture of my cat, Catniss(I had a chose of 8 other cats but I went with her). My mom told me it looked exactly like her. I asked other people too if it looked like a real cat and...
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What Do You Need To Design A Video Game?
I need to find out what materials I need to be a video game designer. My tech teacher at school wants us to think about what we could do right now to earn money. This is important to me because I think I have the materials but I'm not sure about it. #techstuff #newcareer #video-games...
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What kind of career can I get from majoring in Biology?
I love biology and want to major in it. I know there's a lot jobs that everyone knows about but I'm looking for something out of the ordinary.
#bio #biotech #biology #career-development #career-path #career-advice
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In the year 2022, how difficult do you suppose it will be to find an accounting job?
I heard that by the time I graduate it will be very difficult to find an accounting job, is this true?
#accounting #math-major
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What sort of advice could you give to someone who just switched their major to Film/Video studies?
I was just wondering if there were any film or video production people out there who want to lend a hand? I just switched my major to Film/Video Production in the middle of this past spring semester since I've always been interested in learning more about this, especially video editing. So,...
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What is the difference between a political science B.A. major and a political science B.S. Major?
It's something that I've wondered about for a while #political-science
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Which colleges/universities have programs in melittology (study of bees)?
I recently visited Rodale Institute in Kutztown, PA, and became quite intrigued by this particular insect through the organization's one-day course. Although this is a specific subject, knowing some places that truly specialize in these pollinators would, without a doubt, help me an incredible...
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Is it really okay to go to college undecided on a major? Pros/cons?
I have some ideas on what I want to major in but I have so many interests so I'm trying to decide if going in undecided would be the best decision.
#general-college-majors
#college-majors
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What kind of questions showuld i ask in an internship interview?
I have some internship interviews coming up soon for internships in transportation management and logistics. Should I ask question to the interviewer? If so what kind of questions? #career #internships #interviews #career-development #interview-questions
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How do i go about choseing the right college for me?
If I don't have a specific major in mind how do I go about choosing a university or college. #college #university #undergraduate #choosing-a-major #undecided
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How do i figure out what to wear to an internship interview?
I am a junior college student majoring in Geography. I am looking to obtain an internship in the field of transportation. I have recently got two internship interviews and am curious what I should wear to them. #college #internships #interviews #professional-development #geography
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When would be the ideal time to obtain an MBA?
I am a sophomore accounting major who has the potential to get an MBA right after I graduate as an undergrad, or I could wait a few years and go for it after I have gained some experience in the workplace. Which one would you say is more beneficial? #business #finance #accounting...
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What types of questions should I expect in an interview?
I am a sophomore accounting major wondering how I should prepare for an interview. What types of questions do interviewers normally ask? Also, should I prepare questions to ask them about the business? #college #business #internships #interviews #job-application
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How do you recommend to build your resume?
I am a sophomore accounting major and want to build my resume and LinkedIn profile. Do you have any tips or things to include in a resume? Additionally, do you have any ways to go about getting some of these positions? #business #accounting #internships #resume-writing #evaluating-resumes...
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Where is the ideal location to choose to be a forensic technician?
Would there be any real content in a smaller town, or should I look for a position on a homicide team in a larger city? #forensic #forensics
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What are the main aspects of being a forensic technician?
There are many aspects of being a forensic tech, such as blood spatter, DNA, fingerprinting, etc. Is there one that should be focused on most? #forensic #forensics
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Does a college name really matter?
I am applying to colleges right now, and everyone around me is throwing around names like Princeton and Harvard. My question is this: how important is a college name when it comes to undergraduate studies? Is it really a big difference whether I go to an Ivy League or another college that also...
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Is being a college professor a profitable career?
I'm hoping to become a college professor in Biology as it really highlights my love of both teaching and research in this field. However, I am worried that it may not be as lucrative as I have been led to believe. What is the rough yearly salary of a college professor? #salary...
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If I don't know as much as my high school peers about tech, will I be behind in college?
The high school I currently attend doesn't have tech classes that delve into the topics of cyber security (or what cyber even is, for that matter), computer programming, or the basic fundamentals of how computers are built. Over the summer, I was chosen as a participant for the GenCyber Program...
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Does getting a business degree benefit me?
If I want to work with a company, would getting a business degree put me ahead or would it not be helpful at all? #business #engineering #science
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What job will give me an opportunity to work with a small team?
Working with a team is something I'm better suited to that necessarily working alone and I personally enjoy teamwork and collaboration michmore than just working on my own. Any advise? #computer-software #engineering #science #computerscience
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How difficult is it to become a math teacher in NJ?
Changes in testing, testing form an out of state college, getting a job, etc. #education #math
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What is an average day like as a middle/high school math teacher?
I know that every day is an adventure for teachers, but what is a general day like? #education
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Life for a woman as a paeditrician?
I would like to be a doctor...and i think possibly specifically for kids. However I know that I also want to be a mother and a family outside of work. Ive heard that medicine is a life, not a job. Is this true? Am I setting myself up to not have a life? #doctor #pediatrics #mother
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