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Reena Danika’s Avatar
Reena Danika Jan 30 718 views

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...

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Avni Jan 27 697 views

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?

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Krish Jan 19 1134 views

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,...

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Krish Jan 18 748 views

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...

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Krish Jan 18 562 views

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...

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Jonathan Nov 30, 2025 669 views

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

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Krisha Nov 30, 2025 681 views

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.

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Mackenzie Nov 30, 2025 409 views

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...

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Neha Nov 29, 2025 484 views

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

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Julia Nov 29, 2025 520 views

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...

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Allison Nov 27, 2025 197 views

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.

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Lauren Nov 26, 2025 691 views

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.

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Oluwashindara Nov 19, 2025 169 views

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

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Adam Nov 19, 2025 527 views

What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions?

What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions? #fall25

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Shiv Nov 19, 2025 397 views

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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anthony Nov 18, 2025 540 views

What is the best way that I could gain experience to become a sports analyst ?

internships, opportunities,

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Fernando Nov 17, 2025 343 views

How do you balance personal fulfillment with your definition of success?

As a freshman in the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC, I’m thinking about how to navigate an increasingly competitive career landscape. How can I pursue professional success while also staying aligned with my personal goals and sense of fulfillment? Can anyone share some thoughtful advice?

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Abbigail Nov 16, 2025 325 views

What study habits work best?

I am a senior in high school and am going to college next fall. I am planning on majoring in Pre-Med and would like tips for studying. Any examples/ideas would help.

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Isabella Nov 15, 2025 260 views

What is one piece of advice for someone currently studying to become a physician assistant?

I am currently a student in community college; I am transferring next fall to earn my bachelor's degree in health science or a related major. Please share your best pieces of advice that have helped you in either school or your career.

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Jonathan Nov 11, 2025 349 views

What advice do you give someone who feels perpetually stuck in an "undecided" state? #Fall25

career advice // future endeavors

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Sofia Nov 10, 2025 396 views

How do you engage a student who does not want to learn?

I am majoring in elementary education and have had experience observing in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. What are some of the most effective ways to teach students who deliberately refuse to participate and engage in class?

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 453 views

When in my college career should I start thinking about looking for internships?

I know internships are really important for post-college career development and I would like to know at what point should I be starting to look for them.

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 132 views

What is your best advice for effective time management in college?

I need some practical, easily implemented advice on how to manage my time in college, specifically the workload, not so much personal healthcare.

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 412 views

How can I start networking most effectively in my first days at college?

I know networking is very important post-college. Could you please give me some tips to do it more effectively?

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Betty Sep 30, 2025 2421 views

I need help for my future?

I am in 7th grade, and I am trying to find what I want to do for my future job but I am unsure because there are many options! I like technology, designing things, and I also like building things kind of like engineering are there any things that could let me do all of those and that would also...

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Luciano Sep 03, 2025 1362 views

What are the entrance requirements for being a accountant

What are the requirements for be a accountant

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Braeden Sep 02, 2025 1038 views

How to choose a college ?

How should I choose a school if I want to go into veterinary medicine? And once there what classes should I take?

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layy May 30, 2025 2152 views

what all is needed to become a tattoo artist and own the building the shop is in?

i am currently 16 but i'm trying to get ahead of the game and be prepared for college i don't know exactly what courses i would need to take but i know something for art and also business education. i know it isn't needed yet but i'm trying to go ahead and get ready and learn as much as...

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Jonathon Apr 29, 2025 536 views

Does cost or experience matter more when choosing a college?

Right now I have hard choice between two colleges. One college is more prestigious in the area I am studying in, and I've been accepted into multiple honors programs, but it's not offering me any scholarships. The second college gave me a large scholarship, it's a private university. Overall,...

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Sophia Apr 27, 2025 754 views

How much does the GRE matter for Biology graduate admissions ?

I’m a college freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I intend on going straight to a PhD after my undergraduate degree (will probably do it in Biochem, Microbiology, or something similar). I joined a research lab at the start of my freshman year, and am participating in a...

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