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Do you know of any merit scholarships which can be earned based on academic/extracurricular performance?
I'm looking for some but cant seem to find many
Dreams vs. Reality
How do you balance realistic goals with dreams that may be less practical? #CV23
Business Law?
How can I use business law and what can I do to help myself study it if I minor in it?
What does college usually look at in a college essay?
I am about to write college essays for my college applications and would like to know how to make my application seem better than the rest. This will help me in writing my essay.
What's the best time to consider a career change ?
Do a lot of professionals make new goals right after the new year? #EOY22
What kind of specific jobs can you have relating to crime scene investigations and what kind of degrees do you need for the jobs?
I would like to be able to have a job in crime scene investigations but i'm not sure what to major in, in college or what different jobs there are for me to possibly have in the future.
Break?Holidays?Seasons?
I just wanted to ask: ---how much does it usually cost to go to college straight through winter, holidays/vacations (if possible)? ----next year I will be in senior year, so when done with high school will I be able to take some college classes before college...
What is recommended for someone who has interest in several fields and has trouble zoning in on one to focus on in college?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school and have increasingly been asked what I want to study in college. I struggle with this question because I am fascinated by journalism, psychology, film/cinema, and digital design. How might I be able to go about choosing one specific field?
Giveaway Question
What process is the best to ensure I find the right college that has a good reputation and good education and will ensure I will exceed and land a successful career?
Can a college's quality of education be told by its acceptance rate?
I've heard mixed answers on this, and I'm unsure. Please let me know!
How can I start studying and preparing for the SAT Subject Tests?
I'm currently a highschool sophmore (10th grade).
How do people successfully choose a job within their major, especially starting off that process?
I want to be a Chemistry major, but I am having trouble starting to pick a career path that would be beneficial in all aspects to me.
did your college help with getting a job when graduating?
did your college help with getting a job when graduating?
Grad vs. Undergrad
What is the most important part to undergrad in order to be successful if going to grad school?
What are some good scholarships that are legitimate online?
What are some legitimate scholarships online?
How difficult is it to minor in a subject that is not at all related to your major?
I am a senior looking to be a nutritionist/dietician but I still want to pursue musical theater as a minor.
How can I improve my college resume during my junior year?
Currently looking to strengthen my application for college.
How can I land a job that I thoroughly enjoy after college?
I need to commit myself to working as hard as possible. I believe the more time I put into something the better I get and anything that I do to be productive can only help me in the future. So definitely trying to be as productive as possible.
What can I do to land a job that I enjoy after college?
I think something that I can do is to work on myself as much as possible when studying. I believe that the more I do something the better I get, and anything that I do productively can only help me in the future.
Which courses in colleges and universities will best prepare me for pursuing a career in immunology in the future?
I am a senior in high school who has a strong interest in biology, statistics, and latin. I am unsure about which learning areas I should pursue. #Fall22
What are some jobs I can pursue after majoring in biology?
I'm not too sure what jobs majoring in biology would open up. Is a biology major worth it? To biology majors: is it worth majoring in biology?
How will I know what career path best suits me?
How did you find the career you have today?
What's it like being a freshman in college and how does it differ from being a freshman in high school?
I just want to compare my freshman year from high school to what my freshman year might be like in college.
How can I make my college experience the most beneficial?
best classes to take, how to get involved,
Advice to Avoid too much Debt
Many people have told me that going to medical school will most likely get you into debt after. I wanted to ask: - how do I know what type of loan to get? - will I be able to take more loans after each semester? -if I don’t use all my loans and I return some, will I be able to get...
When did you realize that the profession you're in/studying for is something you want to do for the rest of your life?
I've had a countless number of dreams as a kid including becoming a chef, a vet, an artist, etc. My hobbies and interests are constantly fluctuating and it can get in the way of my life sometimes. I recently discovered that I enjoy being around kids, and this has made me wonder if choosing a...
How will I know I am on the right path?
I am unsure of what I want to do. For a while I wanted to be a teacher, but now I might want to be a lawyer. Either way, my plan is to major in History.
Nursing is a very expansive and crucial field of study. I'm sure there are both peaks and valleys to any nurses' career. What is the most difficult part of being a nurse?
I am currently a senior with a great interest in pursuing nursing. My favorite classes are biology, psychology, and anything math related. I can't wait to one day be able to care for the sick, injured, and dying, or provide support for their families and communities. With a strong background in...
Do employers look at what college you went to when hiring?
Do certain colleges look better on resumes than others for nursing?
Is the path to becoming a pharmacist difficult?
One of my dream jobs is to become a pharmacist and want to know what classes to take in college. I want to know is being a pharmacist worth the time spent in college.
Is it better to wait to obtain your DNP? Is it better to gain experience as an RN before becoming an NP?
Is it better to spend some time working as an RN after obtaining your BSN, or is getting your DNP right after ungrad just as good? Pros and cons to practical work as an RN vs finishing DNP earlier without that experience. #FALL22
What is work like as a hospice Nurse Practitioner?
What does working as a Nurse Practitioner within a hospice care team look like day-to-day? #FALL22
#FALL22????
What should I look for when deciding the college I want to go to?
When did you decide that this was the career you wanted?
That this was what you wanted to do for the rest of your life. #FALL2
What is the best way to stand out from others when applying to colleges?
As someone who wants to study nursing in college and knows how competitive the field is, how do I differentiate myself from others applying? This also goes for the workforce, when I'm applying for different jobs how should my resume and my work experience stand out to make me look like the best...
How do I know which school is the right fit for me?
I have been working on applications and have a variety of schools that I've applied to. How am I supposed to know which one is the one for me?
If I want to get a career in nursing, what should I do before college to be as prepared as possible?
Is there any jobs, internships, or shadowing I should do before college to be more prepared? Or research? #Fall22
If I want to go into the medical field, should I major (undergrad) in organic chemisty or biology??
I am deciding what to major in going into my freshman year of college, and can't decide between getting a solid understanding in chemisty or biology. Which do you think?
Are internships widely avaliable for students who also have a heavy courseload??
I enjoy hands on activities and feel like getting real time experience especially in the medical field would be exponentially helpful, but I don't want to overload myself with hard classes and that responsibility
How would I go about taking formal commissions for my paintings?
For context, I am a senior in HS and would like to start making money off of traditional painting commissions, like landscape paintings, portraits, etc. I have the skills to do so, but I am wondering how I would go about establishing myself on socials and how I could create a customer base. I’m...
Which major might be a good fit for me if I am most interested in humanities or social sciences, but I want to work with people, especially kids?
I am a junior in high school, so I am still trying to figure out my interests, but my favorite subjects are English and sciences.
What makes me a good fit for a college/university?
As a fairly well-rounded student, I don't have any specific niches. I do want to be in a music program of some sort but that's common enough. Specifically, I want to know more about how college-specific programs could be something I could be a part of, in order to make an impact.
What do I do if I'm undecided on which art related major I want to choose?
I've always been passionate about the arts ever since I was a child. However, now that it's time to apply to colleges I'm stuck on deciding a major. I still think I have a lot to improve on in my artwork which school can help me with. However, I'm not quite sure which major to choose. I love...
How can I best learn about different major options that interest me, besides taking different classes?
Which major might be a good fit for me if I am most interested in humanities or social sciences, but I want to work with people, especially kids?
What kinds of companies do electrical engineers work for?
I'm pursuing a career in electrical engineering and want to know the work environment they're in.
What steps should I take in high school in order to study journalism at a strong university?
I am a sophomore in high school, and English has always been my favorite subject. I love to write, especially when I am able to represent stories of those who cannot or struggle to. The field of journalism is one that fascinates me, and I intend on pursuing it in college!
Tech company interview
What does the interview process for a tech company look like?
What type of skills and attributes are put into consideration when choosing a career path?
I am in the 10th grade and already have some hobbies and things I enjoyed but I want to know if they can be developed into a career path.
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