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Daisy Nov 17, 2025 396 views

How can I stand out in a scholarship application?

I am applying for scholarships to help pay for my college. However, I'm worried that I won't stand out to those selecting the winners. What are a couple ways I could make my applications better to stand out more.

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Zain Nov 17, 2025 432 views

##Fall25 What is the top list of minors to pair with a major in Finance?

Beyond my interests, I'm looking for an expert list of minors to pair with Finance in this economy. There are articles suggesting that a lot of Finance jobs will go away with AI. Trying to prepare myself.

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Betel Nov 17, 2025 644 views

What habits or mindset would help me as I start college on a pre-med path?

I’m a high school senior applying to college, and I want to major in biology on the pre-med track. I know college is really different from high school and it’s a big jump, especially with this major. So I’m wondering what mindset or small habits I should have to keep myself going every day...

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Aleyah Nov 14, 2025 336 views

How can I start building skills now to succeed in careers like marketing or content creation?

I’m a high school student interested in creative careers like marketing, social media, and content creation. I want to start learning skills now that will help me stand out after graduation. I enjoy making videos, writing, and designing, but I’m not sure which skills are most important to focus...

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Kiara Nov 14, 2025 369 views

How can I prepare for a future FBI career while studying forensic examination at WVU, and how do I find internships as a freshman?

I’m a freshman at West Virginia University, majoring in forensic examination, and I’m interested in a future career with the FBI. I don’t have much experience yet, but I’m passionate about crime scene investigation and forensic science. I want advice on what classes, skills, internships, or...

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Ferdaous Nov 09, 2025 339 views

How are students who are paying their own tuition managing? Are you guys working or constantly applying for scholarships?

I'm a freshman in college and am responsible for paying off my own tuition. My current school's financial aid doesn't cover totally everything, so there's about 6k that is not covered by loans; I can't take out any either because I don't have a cosigner. What do you guys recommend?

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Rachael Nov 08, 2025 207 views

How can I tell if a scholarship is worth the time or if a scholarship is suspicious? ?

Hi! I only started to look through scholarships recently, but I've been having a hard time telling which scholarship will help me the most. I already know that there are websites such as Fastweb or Scholarshop360 that can help me find them, however many of the scholarships are "no-essay" based...

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Cody Nov 07, 2025 378 views

How to find an internship program in my field of study? #Fall25

I am looking for advise on how to find an internship program in Civil engineering, Architecture, or Aerospace Engineering. I am having a hard time finding anything online and I do not know anyone in this field to guide me. #Fall25

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Cody Nov 07, 2025 317 views

How can I find an internship or even a part-time entry level position in Civil engineering or Architecture and Aerospace Engineering, which is what I plan to study in college?

I am a senior in high school and plan on Studying Civil Engineering and/or Architecture.

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Olivia Nov 06, 2025 623 views

How often do people change their majors and future plans?

I feel like I've always had a different idea till I decided to study business, but I'm afraid it may change again. Is this common?

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Elisha Nov 06, 2025 296 views

When originating from underserved communities, in what ways can you actively be contributing to it while still building yourself/career. My entire purpose is to serve and contribute to the growth of our environment, however, funding and resources are essential to doing so effectively. How do I feed into my passion and build my professional mechanics simultaneously?

When originating from underserved communities, in what ways can you actively be contributing to it while still building yourself/career.? My entire purpose is to serve and contribute to the growth of our environment, however, funding and resources are essential to doing so effectively. How do I...

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Hannah Nov 04, 2025 931 views

Personal Statement Tips?

Hi! I'm a junior in high school, who's been working on starting my personal statement essay for college? I'm trying to make it sound very authentic and reflect my story, which has been really challenging, but I've learned a lot from it. Could you please give some important dos and don'ts when...

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Istabrak Oct 22, 2025 2007 views

Is computer science worth it?

Im not that interested in computer science but i know its a growing domain and that i could make a lot of money in it, is it worth it? I think im going to go into cybersecurity exactly but im unsure if the money is worth my time behind a screen and a desk.

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Ada Oct 10, 2025 946 views

What can I do to prepare for college What can I do to organize/plan what I do in high school and 8th grade so that good schools will accept me? Finally, I want to became a sports medicine physician, are there any steps I can take to get there that I can start right now??

What can I do to prepare for college? What can I do to organize/plan what I do in high school and 8th grade so that good schools will accept me? Finally, I want to became a sports medicine physician, are there any steps I can take to get there that I can start right now? I am in 8th grade and I...

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Christina Oct 02, 2025 935 views

How can I find a job ASAP

Help me find a job

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Christina Oct 02, 2025 1457 views

How can I study to pass my CNa asap

I'd like help to pass my CNa computer test and CNA skills test. Also pass the casas for phlebotomy at udc

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Giovanni Oct 01, 2025 895 views

How can I get realistic experience as an entrepreneur without over exposing myself to the financial and legal risk of business.?

I am a 18 high school student with very little financial capital.

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Janet Aug 12, 2025 4326 views

How can a high schooler get clinical experience ?

How should I contacting doctors/clinics I'm unfamiliar with for a shadowing opportunity, volunteering, etc. Are there any other ways I can get experience? Hospitals and clinics in my area don't usually allow high school shadowing, volunteering at hospitals is also hard to get because of the...

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Joshua Jul 29, 2025 2495 views

How as a recent graduate do I get interview for entry data and business analyst jobs when no one seems to be hiring or AI is looking at the resume?

Highly dedicated and detailed-oriented Information Systems Graduate with organizational proficiency, attention to detail, analytical expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning. Seeking a full-time opportunity that offers growth and learning while contributing to the organization's...

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Felix Jul 14, 2025 2705 views

Just graduating into the IT field. Software or Hardware? I dont mind electricity

Just recently graduating into the it field, which should I go for in career choice? Should it be writing with c for hardware or should it be software?

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camari Jul 03, 2025 3308 views

why is being an electrition a good trade

why is being an electrition a good trade?

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leslie Jul 02, 2025 5278 views

can I study business, architecture and a bachelor of fine arts in one go ?

I want to create my business, but I also love architecture and am deeply interested in art. I want to have something that connects all three of these things. I want to see if there's a way to study all of these things at the same time. and to see what universities or colleges have classes that...

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Kaiya Jun 30, 2025 2149 views

How to find a job while doing dual enrollment in high school and dealing with a chronic illness?

I am a rising senior in high school, and going into my 2nd full year at MC as a dual enrollment student. I am also dealing with Wegener's Granulomatosis.

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Hayden Jun 25, 2025 3763 views

If I want to be an aerospace engineer or a physicist is it worth it to get two bachelor's degrees (one in physics and one in engineering) Or would it be better to get one bachelor's degree and one graduate degree??

I am a sophomore in college at a liberal arts school that has the option of a 3+2 dual degree engineering program.

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Tanjim Jun 25, 2025 4393 views

What type of club should I open in my high school?

Hey everyone! I'm a rising junior and I have a strong interest in artificial intelligence. While I don't have much prior experience, I'll be doing a research internship in data science this summer. I've been thinking about starting two clubs next year. One for the International Research...

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Saad Jun 24, 2025 3303 views

An Architect that just moved to the US?

Is there a way to gain experience in architecture field for a foreigner ?

I worked as architect in Egypt for 8 years
Just feeling lost about starting my career in the US
I am pursuing NCARB certification

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Katrina Jun 23, 2025 3433 views

I'm a rising junior that is interested in accounting but I'm unsure what are the possible career paths for me. ?

What can I do in the upcoming year and even now to help me? What are the possible career paths for me?

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Helen Jun 18, 2025 2672 views

How did you get your start in consulting?

I am a Junior in University who hopes to have a career in consulting but I'm not sure where to start.

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Jordan Jun 05, 2025 4815 views

How do I find beginer work for becoming a concept-artist for video games, shows, and or movies?

Hello, I'm a collage student currently working on my Graphic Design degree. I was wondering how do I, a beginer, find work for becoming a concept-artist for video games, shows, and or movies? I feel stuck because I can't find anyone hiring.

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Minahil May 30, 2025 1423 views

What do I need to know to be ready for DE Precalc?

I am taking DE Pre-calc in my junior year of high school. What do I need to know? I have heard that algebra is necessary, but what specific topics are necessary for doing well in pre-calc?

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