Marengo, Illinois
Should I drop AP Physics C as a junior 2nd semester?
I am a junior in my 2nd semester of high school. I took a course load of 5 APs and over the summer my mother was diagnosed with cancer. I’ve had a hard time managing my life and honestly am very mentally overwhelmed. I have taken AP Physics C and second semester I am on track for a D or F with...
How should I fill out summer programs responses, especially a resume?
I am an International student who has recently moved from a different country and don't know if there is a specific format to answer short-essay questions in summer programs. Is there a specific technique that recruiters look for when they look over short-essay questions?
Should I take Spanish for all 4 years at my high school?
I am leaning toward taking it all four years and reaching either Spanish 4 or AP Spanish because when I become a doctor, it would be useful for me to communicate with my patients. On the other hand, if I dropped Spanish after my sophomore year, which would mean I would stop either Spanish 2-3,...
I would like to complete a research project, but I do not know where to start. How should I go about doing this?
I know that I want to do this project in neuroscience. I would love to one day enter the Regeron STS. I recently started studying on my own about the brain, but there are so many things I need to learn and understand, so a mentor or internship where I will learn and perform lab experiments with...
Is it beneficial for me to take medical career-related courses in high school by dropping social studies classes, or should I pursue AP European History and AP US History instead?
In my school, U.S. History is a required course. Consequently, I could take this course over the summer, but it would not be AP. I am really passionate about learning about the brain, hence I would like to go into neurosurgery. For this reason, some medical classes I could take at my school...
What is the best way to go about setting up your schedule in college, while doing two sports, and trying your best to manage your time between school and sports?
- Senior
- Carmel Catholic High School
- Sports Management
- Football & Tennis
What struggles do you face in biomedical engineering that you don't see in other types of engineering?
I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.
How do I find internships that are 100% focused on what I want to do in life instead of them just brushing the surface What if after the internship I decide the field of study is not for me??
I'm interested in a career focused on Federal investigations, specifically psychological analytics. I would really like to be able to experience what it would be like however I'm worried I wont be able to find an internship that covers the crucial experience I need to know this field of study...
How does financial aid work?
Financial aid's a broad term that covers scholarships, loans, etc. I was wondering for example, Loyola gives you a 32k scholarship. Would that be all the money you recieve? Or later in the early spring, they look at whatever FASFA sends over?
#Fall25
What are specific sacrifices that pre-med or medical students often underestimate?
Hi there! I am in 12th grade, and I'm planning to pursue medical school after earning a degree in neuroscience. I'm aware of the time, debt, and sacrifice that come with this path, but I'm trying to get a realistic and holistic understanding of what this field truly demands. Receiving honest...
Where can I find part-time accounting jobs while attending college?
I am currently an accounting major at Elgin Community College, and plan to transfer to a four-year college in Fall 2026. I have taken a few accounting courses and would like to gain work experience before I graduate.
What are the difficulties that come with becoming a music therapist? What is it like and what does the job entail?
I am looking into becoming a music therapist after college, but I have some doubts. I am nervous that I won't be good enough and so I wonder what it's like. I just want to know the difficulties so I know what I'm walking into.
How do I decide on a major that may or may not directly influence my future career path? And after choosing, how then do I pick a school ?
I'm a high school senior trying to swim through the pool of life. I have support but it all just seems overwhelming sometimes. What to do? Where to go? How to go? THE QUESTIONS ARE ENDLESS
What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions?
What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions? #fall25
How did you know what you wanted to do in college and keep having the motivation to go on with it again and find work with that major before graduating?
Highschool, Going to college
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