Ellicott City, Maryland
What should I do during the summer before my freshman year or during my freshman year of high school to have a strong foundation for college apps?
Hello! Thank you so much to anyone who answers my question(s)! Interested and open to anything. Also, one of the reasons I'm asking because my parent is because my parents are thinking of wanting me to graduate early.
Should I take the SAT or ACT or both? When should I take them?
I'm a rising freshman and I've already completed math classes up to Algebra 2. However, the reading and comprehension part is not my forte. I'm wondering if I should take the SAT/ACT in my freshman year or not, and if I should take both.
For my freshman year, should I take AP Precalc AB or BC? If BC, should I take Multivariable Calc & Lin Alg or just AP Stats for my junior year? If I take AB, that means I will most likely take Calc BC in 11th grade, which doesn't sound too appealing. The idea is if I'm taking BC, I could directly go on to Calc BC for sophomore year, so I could have my 11th grade year easier and just take AP Stats instead. However, I'm just worried it will be too much to handle.
I'm currently a rising freshman and I've taken all previous math classes before.
What classes are highly reccommended for me to take in high school if I most likely would major in business?
If possible, please list out clearly the specific classes I should take for each grade. I am in 8th grade, rising freshman.
What led you to want to pursue a career in business instead of a career like Med, for example??
I'm a 13 year old in 7th grade interested in business or business administration
What makes higher education in modern America so expensive ?
I'm just interested in the societal and economic factors behind it.
I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change, pollution, and creating more green spaces #Spring26?
I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change,...
What are the most important skills, habits, and experiences I should start developing now to successfully start and run my own business in the future?
I am currently a high school student interested in business and entrepreneurship. I enjoy working with technology and have started learning about selling products online. I want to build my own business someday, so I’m also wondering what classes or college majors would best help me reach that goal.
What was the most unexpected challenge you faced while pursuing your career, and how did you handle it?
College Sophomore preparing to transfer to a 4 year in the Fall
What made taking on the debt worth it as opposed to going to a university that offers a full ride?
I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid. I've heard a lot of arguements explaining why I should take the full ride, but I really hope to attend my dream school
How much does student debt impact your future Were you presented with better options financially? And if so, do you believe you made the right choice?
I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid.
How to pay for living expenses over the breaks?
I'm a 24, soon to be 25, year old independent student hoping to start again full time in the fall at a community college and later transfer to a 4 year college to get a bachelor's in animation. I'm worried that because of my age I'll have a harder time finding a part time job or summer work. Is...
What happens if you want to switch your major before you start college?
I am 99.9% sure I want to be a Biochemistry major. The lingering question is whether I should be Biochemistry or Chemistry. Is my college advisor the right person to call?
How do I keep organized with a high school and college to-do list now?
What is the best advice for keeping up with everything due in my senior spring semester as well as completing everything I need to for my "college stuff". I have a very long to-do list!
How do you know how and if you've committed to the right college?
Worried for Decision Day May 1st
Tips on choosing a school when its academics are equal yet their location is across the country.
WA vs. VA ?
#Spring26
How can i stay organized in my first year of college?
i am a 17 year old high school senior about to go into college to major in criminal justice and in the end be in the FBI but i have trouble keeping school working and life organized.
If you had to support yourself financially in college, how did you manage building your resume with internships while still making money Did you ever have to choose one over the other??
Thinking about going into accounting, I know internships are important. However, I also know I have to pay off student loans while in school.
What is the most difficult or hardest part about getting into the theatre industry, for theatre production and/or technical theatre specifically? #Spring26
In college, I intend to be a Drama/Theatre major and I'm just curious about the difficulties that come with that career.
How can one not lose sight of their other passions while pursuing a career to make change in the world? #Spring26
I hope to pursue a career in public policy, foreign affairs, or international relations, but don't want to lose my love for filmmaking, writing, the outdoors, and more. #Spring26
What are the biggest challenges people face while trying to get a job after getting their finance degree #Spring26?
Basically I want a good idea on how to land a good first job.
How can I effectively study for a physics midterm ?
My high school never really gave us midterms, so this is a big change for me. I want to learn how I can learn the content the most efficiently for a physics-heavy exam.
What is the best way to decide what school to teach at when you graduate?
I am an Elementary Education major
How do I build my content into a personal brand people actually want to follow along with?
I recently started an Instagram account
Other than posting consistently, how do I navigate today's algorithm so that I reach a target audience and help grow my page.
What are the best methods for taking notes? #Spring26
What are the best methods to take notes in a STEM class? Would the best method be to use a computer/iPad, or use traditional pens, pencils, and paper? #Spring26
What kind of opportunities are there to work remotely or abroad as a mechanical engineer?
I really want to travel the world, and at the same time, I'd still like to pursue mechanical engineering. I want to know if there's a field or job where I have to travel/where I can work from a different country.
Do you think the major computer engineering is still useful in this current job market & climate?
I'm unsure whether I should continue pursuing that major or choosing another? If you think I should choose another, which would you recommend?
Do prestigious universities have better employment prospects for graduates or do employers only care that you got a diploma?
I want to study at the University of Cardiff which is a top school in the UK but its expensive so I want to make sure it will be worth the investment.
Are internships worth the time investment if they don't give you money Are paid internships hard to come by? What would make a non-paid internship worthwhile??
I want to work as an architect but I don't know if I will be able to afford a non-paid internship after college because I will certainly have loans to pay off.
Computer Science Degree and Social Life
What was the hardest part of balancing a computer science degree with social life and other out of classroom daily events.
What are the different places you did your residency and/or fellowship and how did it better prepare you for your Medical Examiner Certification ?
I'm currently a college freshman who wants to be a forensic pathologist. I understand that you don't always get residency in your direct field, so I would like to know some close options that would benefit me and better my knowledge for my career.
Is the process of going to college, med school, residency, etc., worth it, or is a safer career option a better decision financially?
I am a High School Senior, and have always wanted to be a doctor. I am struggling to decide between my state school (UMD), which is much cheaper, and UNC. At UMD, I would study engineering, giving up on my dream of becoming a doctor, while at UNC I would study biology on a pre-med track. #Spring25
If I were to design my long-term career path from the ground up, what combination of skills, roles, and environments would best position me for both professional growth and meaningful impact?
I am a college freshman majoring in Business Administration with a specialization in technology. I enjoy working independently and tend to do well in roles that involve problem-solving and analytical thinking. Although my academic focus is in technology and business, I also have a strong...
What is the best way to increase my chances of getting a good job right after college?
Entering the job market is intimidating for me. I know it’ll be difficult right out of college, but I hope to get a high paying job I enjoy without being too stressed trying to get hired.
What is the best way to search for college scholarships to help pay for school?
I am a senior in high school, and looking to attend a 4 year college. I am looking for the best way to find resources to pay for college.
How difficult was it for you to find an internship/ research lab opportunity in the sciences I'm going to be a bio major and am interested in finding labs to work on. What is your time there like? What roles would an assistant have??
How difficult was it for you to find an internship/ research lab opportunity in the sciences? I'm going to be a bio major and am interested in finding labs to work on. What is your time there like? What roles would an assistant have?
What should I do the summer after high school to prepare for college as an engineering major?
As someone who is an incoming college freshman planning to study engineering, specifically aerospace engineering, what should I know going into the school year and what should I do to prepare?
#Spring26
How do you find out what you will major in? What are the advantages of going to college as undecided as an incoming college freshman
What are the risks you need to take to dual or even triple major. I am going to college undecided and I have a wide range of interests and I am really overwhelmed by what the future holds. I am passionate about math and biology; however, I really don't know how to utilize my likes into an...
Will I enjoy my career as a criminal psychologist and will I maintain the friendships that I currently have? #Spring26?
Will I enjoy my career and if I’ll maintain the friendships that I currently have. #Spring26
How do you know what the right path for you is?
I am about to graduate from my BA and will soon pursue my MA in Forensic Psychology, but there are so many paths I could choose, and I don't know how to choose which path is the best for me. Additionally, I have always been very passionate, active, and vocal about criminal justice reform, but...
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
Passing PreCalculus College Math?
I will soon be attending Anne Arundel Community College, pursuing an associates in biology. Unfortunately, I am unable to start my science classes due to my math placement, so i'm instructed to take additional math. As someone that isn't well versed in math, how could I best be prepared to pass...
How can I combine my love for art and accounting? #Spring26
I plan to pursue a degree in accounting and would like to incorporate my love for art with it.
How can I stand out in the highly competitive field of architecture?
I am a woman going into architecture, and I worry about my lack of creativity. I am a highly determined individual but I am concerned I will not have good ideas.
What does a day in the life of an information systems management role look like and what are the best and hardest parts of your job?
Looking for any information and advice for someone entering the information systems management field.
What is the process like to become an elementary school teacher?
Hello! I am in school as an elementary education major & I was wondering what the process is like after graduating college to become a teacher? Do I have to student teach before becoming an actual teacher?
How do so many defense attorneys sleep at night and go on about their lives normally knowing that they are defending people who have committed horrible crimes ?
I am a 12th grader going on to be an attorney after college. I struggle with picking if I want to be a defense attorney or a prosecutor. I care greatly about mental health issues and including them in our legal system without a stigma. I am a huge advocate on ending gun violence in our schools.
What certificates should I get in order to be successful in cybersecurity?
I've gained an interest in cybersecurity, but I don't know what would make me appealing when applying for jobs and internships. What should I work towards getting and learning to develop and show my skills?
How have you guys managed to graduate from college debt-free?
I'd love all solutions! I've tried scholarships and an appeal. How many scholarships is a good amount to apply for, and what localized ones (DMV) are good to try out?
What classes should I take 11th grade year?
I want to be a pediatrician, and I attend a IB school.
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