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AP scores - what do colleges see?
I am a rising Junior. During my sophomore year, I studied AP CSA from an online school and took AP CSA exam this June. I would like to study computer science, however, I did not do very well in AP CSA exam even though my class grade is an A in this subject. I am not sure what we should do...
Are there any college majors that combine physics and neuroscience?
Physics and neuroscience are my main passions that I want to study more in college, but I am really tied between them, so does anyone know any majors that combine them? I thought about biomedical or electrical engineering, but I am open to more recommendations! #physics #college #engineering...
What should I do for college applications if I just switched from Physics to Neuroscience as a prospective major?
Over the summer ( a couple days ago), I switched paths from physics to neuroscience. But I never took AP Biology or AP Chemistry. I will be entering senior year next month, taking AP Physics 2, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics as my STEM courses. I only took AP Psychology just last year....
How to be a successful and joyful dental hygienist?
I am boarding onto taking prerequisite courses to apply for dental hygiene programs. I am not so good at science courses and am afraid of giving shots. Thank you in advance for your advice! #dental-hygienist
What are does it take to design cars or aftermarket car parts?
I wanna work in the automotive industry designing cars or aftermarket car parts. I am 19 from California, and am currently enrolled in community college classes and plan on becoming a mechanical engineer. Would a minor/classes in graphic design be advantageous as well? I also have taken an...
Civilian Jobs with a criminal justice or criminology bachelors?
I sort of already know what I want to do for my future jobs. I have a huge list actually, just incase I can’t get the first! I always thinks it’s nice to have a bunch of jobs I would like to do so I don’t get discouraged if I can’t get the first one. I have been going insane trying to find as...
What are some of the best premed schools? (that don't have insane acceptance rates)
I am a junior in high school currently compiling my list of colleges I'm going to apply to next year. I want to be premed, and hopefully get into medical school one day. I've been doing a lot of research lately, and I learned that choosing a good school for premed is actually really important...
Are UC (University of California) schools not preferable for premed?
I read something online that UC schools aren't the best for premed because of the amount of students that attend the schools, and because of the harsh grading curve. Is this true? Should I consider applying to other schools such as University of Washington? #doctor #premed #medical_school...
What is a doctor's work schedule like?
Vacation days? How many hours/days a week? Amount of stress? How would this schedule compare to that of a nurse practitioner? #nurse #doctor #medicine #nurse-practitioner #pediatrician
What is social life like during premed and medical school?
What are your experiences going into medicine? I've been watching a lot of youtube videos lately, and everyone that I've watched so far spends practically the whole day studying. Is medical school actually non stop studying? I do understand that medical school is hard, but there has to be some...
What should I major in if I want to go to medical school?
Hello, my name is Athena and I am currently a junior in high school. As implied, I'm going to be applying to colleges soon (wow, time really does fly!). I'm actually doing dual-enrollment at my local community college, since I know med school takes a long time. I should be done with my GED...
What are all the steps to becoming a pediatrician?
Hello, my name is Athena and I am currently a junior in high school. Ever since kindergarten I've wanted to be a "kid doctor". I've always enjoyed the sciences more than anything else. However, I'm not really sure how to become a pediatrician. I think you have to get your undergrad degree...
Business or Psychology? I need help picking my major
I'm brand new here and have never posted. I don't know if anyone will even read this but I figure it's worth a shot. I'm pretty desperate for help. I have been incredibly indecisive on which major to go for. I've been in community college for 5 years now because I keep changing majors because...
As a business person, if you could give one piece of advice to your former self, what would it be?
I created a Business Club at my school, and I wanted to ask a few questions. #business
How does CRISPR work?
I am a tenth grade student interested in learning more about gene expression and modification as well as protein synthesis.
#genetics #CRISPR #biology #molecular biology
I want to earn my adn, and possibly persue my bsn in the future, I want to know if I can enroll in nursing school before I graduate
#cosmetology
Should I do theater or something more stable?
I am a Freshmen and I am starting to think about what I want to major in. I love to do musical theater and want to major in it, but I know that it is very competitive, so I am worried that I am not talented enough. Also, it's not the most stable career path, so should I do something more...
Getting my Bachelors in Criminology, need more information regarding my goal careers!
Hello! I am a 24yr old student currently attending Portland State in hopes that I can finish with my Bachelors in Criminology. I have a passion for true crime and study a dozen or more cases a day on my own. I also interview inmates in prison as a hobby and blog about it. (I used to have an...
What AP courses should I take if I want to go into acoustics?
I am currently a high school junior interested in engineering acoustics...I am already taking AP Calculus AB and AP Psychology (I also want to link acoustics to neuroscience which is also an area that I am interested in). I plan to take AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 2, and AP Music Theory next...
How can I increase my chances of getting into a doctorate of Physical therapy program?
Junior in college applying to DPT programs this summer. #physicaltherapy #admissions
Help in the Psychology Field
I am a Junior in High School and I need any advice on how the Psychology field is like and what a pathway looks like to take it. #high-school #help #Psychology
What is the difference between the job of a Data Engineer and a Data analytics ?
I am currently applying to internships, and there are two roles available. These roles seem similar, so I am wondering if there is anyone from the industry that can further explain. Thank you. #GivingisCaring #dataengineering #engineering #data
How can a high schooler obtain a machine learning/AI internship?
Where would a high schooler (assuming they have the necessary programming skills) find valuable internships in the field of ML/AI? What would make them stand out as applicants?
#computer-science #summer-internship #internship #high-school-student
What are some Careers you would suggest for me?
Hi my name is Lysette and I've been struggling in find a suitable career for myself, I have really been drawn to language learning, and travel, but I am very creative and I don't want to do a career that is too technical such as an interpreter, I would like to do something that Is creative,...
What was/is your experience been in nursing school? How would you describe it?
Hello! I am a rising junior in high school, and I am certain that going into nursing is something I want to do. More specifically, I want to get my BSN, become a registered nurse, then get my masters and become a nurse practitioner (specialize in sports medicine or orthopedics). I am curious...
In psychology major, students need to get a graduate degree in order to earn enough for living. Why don't schools just inform their students about the labor market and the steps needed to take to succeed before choosing a major?
Looking for a graduate school while still being stuck with the college loan.
#paymeenough
Why do students graduating from social science get paid just above minimum wage but our labor market is short of this workforce?
A student majoring in psychology and desperately looking for a job to pay just enough for the living?
#paymeenough
How do you know if graduate business school is the right step in your career?
I'm considering applying to deferred enrollment programs but am still trying to figure out what kind of role business school would play in my career vs. continuing at a company I'm working for.
#JULY20 #graduateschool #business #school #career
How can you build leadership experience when you don't hold official leadership roles?
I'm a rising college senior looking to maximize her last year of college - would appreciate any help / advice you might have!
#JULY20 #leadership
If I am interested in two different majors, is it better to double major or have a major and a minor? What are the pros and cons of each option?
#choosing-a-major #majors-and-minors #double-major #JULY20
What high school classes should someone take if they are interested in pursuing medicine?
#high-school-classes #JULY20
What career paths could a major in sociology lead to, and what training do those jobs require?
#JULY20 #sociology #career #college-major #career-choice #careers
Is it possible to study specific disorders/syndromes in Neuroscience during undergrad years?
I'm really interested in majoring in Neuroscience and have heard about interesting syndromes and disorders like Savant Syndrome. I would love to be able to study this and I'd like to know if I have a chance to do that during my undergrad years. #JULY20 #neuroscience #college #research #study...
What are examples of things I should keep in mind when attending college in order to be successful?
I am currently a rising senior that is starting to apply for BSN programs in the US.
#JULY #july20 #nurse #nursingstudent #nursing #college #school #advice
What are some things you wish you knew before going into nursing school?
I am currently a rising senior that is starting to apply for direct entry BSN programs in the US.
#school #college #nurse #nursing #july20 #advice
What are the best colleges for studying Neuroscience?
I'm a rising senior in high school and really interested in majoring in Neuroscience for college. Any schools strong in this subject? Preferably on the west coast? Thanks!
#college #neuroscience #JULY20 #biology
Does having a BFA help get into grad school for acting?
rising sophomore drama major #july2020
what are some potential jobs you could do if you study in biology in college?
I am studying biology in college, but I do not know how does this major helps me in future career. I understand that my future job might have nothing related to what I study in college. Asides from being a researcher working in labs, what other jobs this major would lead to? People also said...
what is the pros and cons to be a dentist? Is it worth it?
I have been thinking about my career lately. I got very polarized opinions from people in this profession. Some said that it's the worst, people don't respect you even if you help them to maintain oral health. Some said that they were happy to be in this profession. I hope to get some more...
Who should I intern under as a future Physics/Acoustic Engineering major?
I am thinking about pursuing internships to gain some experience in the STEM fields. Does anyone know any people who I can intern with during the summers? #internships #stem #engineering #physics #JULY20
How can I gain experience in the STEM fields?
I am thinking about majoring in the Physics field in the future when I am in college. I want to gain some experience in the field. #women-in-stem #stem #JULY20
Where can I find scholarships for college?
I am currently in the process of writing my applications to colleges, and I want to also apply for some scholarships but I'm not sure where to start. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on foundations or companies where they offer scholarships. Any resources are helpful! Thanks so much!...
Are high school internships worth it?
Hi there, I am currently a rising senior in the Bay Area and a lot of students around me are interning for big corporate companies as a high schooler. I am wondering if this opportunity will actually add value to your profile/resume in the future? What makes a high school internship different...
What are the options for someone looking to work in the non-profit sector?
I am an undergrad student and probably want to work in the non-profit sector eventually. Besides grad school and fellowships, what else can I be looking into? #nonprofit
How can a college student gain experience in the medical field?
I'm a rising junior at Saint Mary's College and my major is Allied Health Science. Hopefully after receiving my degree, I'd like to become a physician assistant one day, but to do that, I really need experience in the active medical field so currently I have no clue how to get started....
I don't know what to pursue in, and I can't find motivation to find it either.
I don't feel motivated by anything to try and find out what I want to do. I thought I might've have wanted to go into the computer science field, but now I realized that it's not the direction I think I should go. So I don't know what I want to do now. #career #computer-science #career-choice...
How should I look for volunteer opportunities in the medical field?
#medical #medicine #doctor #premed #medical-school #physicianassistant
how can one get from a RN to a nurse practitioner
Currently a senior in high school looking to get into nursing
#nurse-practitioner #nursing #nurse #registered-nurses #healthcare
Hi, i am interested in being a nurse and is very lost on what is the pathway is in being a nurse. what school should i apply to?
I am an incoming senior and is getting ready for college application season. I also really want to go to a four year, specially a UC. i am an honor student and have experience in volunteering and leadership. #nursing #nurse #college #registered-nurses #healthcare #college
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