Murrieta, California
What teachers should we communicate with for letters of recommendations?
I’ve always felt that some subjects are noted beneficial than others and have always wondered if the subject that the teacher taught had any influence on colleges choices.? #recommendation #college #college-admissions
Does your ethnicity play a key role in being considered for a scholarship?
I am half Mexican and have always been a bit discriminated against. I would like to know if it my ethnicity can now be a benefit to me. #scholarships #diversity
Why don't admissions officers tell students why they were rejected?
I have been receiving my college acceptance (and sadly, rejection) letters lately. I understand that admission officers have to read literally thousands of applications but it hurts to not know why you weren't selected for their school. There are students out there getting rejected by their...
Honestly, what is college like?
What is a typical college day like? What do you do? I have some friends who love their college experience and others hate it. I want a holistic but honest idea of college. I am looking forward to it but I just want to know. Everyone's experience is different but I'd still like to know....
What exactly does it mean to be a board-certified surgeon?
Why is it that board-certified physicians/surgeons are held to a higher standard than others? What exactly does it mean to be board-certified? Just more certificates from exams? How does one become board-certified? #boardcertified #surgeon #physician #doctor #certified
What is a typical day for a neurosurgeon like?
I want to know more about their shifts and the time they spend at a hospital. Also, how they manage their time to work and rest throughout the day. How long are most neurosurgeries? #neurosurgery #medicine #hospital-and-health-care
Is it wise to try and balance school/a career and a fairly intensive hobby at the same time?
I'm passionate about art! However, I don't want to try and make it into a career. I won't go into the reasons behind that right now, but I do want to keep creating on the side and continually improving, something that's really only possible if I dedicate a lot of time and effort to it, in...
What events (in university) helped you decide what you were going to do after university?
I have a general goal I want to achieve- make people's lives better. At this point in time, I have equal interest in doing so either through studying psychology and becoming an advisor or something that can provide greater mental health resources in institutions/communities or by going into...
What are the best business models for building a dynamic and scalable non-profit
Since 2003, I've provided financial planning services to Indian tribes, advising on both personal and tribal policies such as budgets, taxation, risk management (insurance), investments and legacy (estate) planning. In my professional experience, clients who stayed with me were able to...
How to have a board that can attract $500,000 capital for a non-profit start up
I've been accepted at Harvard's joint bachelor's and master's program in management for the summer of 2018. Since 2003, I've had a financial planning practice with Indian Tribes. My goal at Harvard is to learn best practices, so I can transition my practice into a sustainable and scalable...
What is the typical day- to- day life of a movie critic?
I am curious.
#film #film-critic #movies #film-production #motion-pictures #journalism
Are there internships for people who want to be film critics?
I will be transferring to a school in Los Angeles next semester, and I want to know if there are internship opportunities for this career there.
#film #film-critic
What steps should I take when writing my college essays?
Is there anything specific I should or should’t do when writing my college essay? What are the most common mistakes others make and how can they be fixed? Should I show my teachers for help? #essay #college-essay
Do colleges find taking AP classes in high school more impressive than taking actual college classes?
I am currently a junior at a middle college high school and was curious as to if that sets me apart from others. Would colleges prefer that I took AP classes over college classes or vice versa? Do they even care at all? #college #classes
What can I do during my undergrad to ensure my spot in a DPT program?
I would like to make sure I show the admissions committee of a DPT program that I'm deeply passionate about becoming a Pediatric Physical Therapist. #KinesiologyPre-PT
What is the best way to manage a full undergrad schedule without getting overwhelmed the first year?
I'm asking this question because I want to be make sure I don't fall behind my first year in college while acclimating to college life. #KinesiologyPre-PT
How can I get a scholarship?
I have applied to SO MANY SCHOLARSHIPS and I've gotten nothing in return. And I write really well, because my AP Lang teacher told me I have really good writing, that's above my age. But even when looking at scholarships, it's always for specific areas or only for seniors (I'm in 11th grade.)...
Is becoming a lawyer harder for an undocumented person that wants to reach government levels?
I'm asking due to the fact it includes laws, and there's discrimination.
#lawyer
Is majoring in Criminology going to help me in law school?
I want to expand my knowledge on what a human brain does, but law is fighting against the injustice. I still see myself being a criminal defense attorney but is criminology a good start? #law #fightinjustice
If you fail to get into medical school, what is an alternative that you can turn to.
I have heard that medical school is a extremely rigorous on top of being difficult to get into in the first place. #medicine
Do UC schools have a lot of impacted classes?
I have heard it is difficult to get the classes you need/want in the UC because of crowding. #college
I'm majoring in Computer Science. When should I try to find internships? Is it hard to get one?
I'm majoring in computer science and I feel like I've been doing well so far. I definitely want to expand on my knowledge through an internship but I'm afraid that I won't have enough experience to even be considered. I know most people tend to apply for internships in their junior or senior...
What do video game companies look for when hiring their programmers? Is a bachelor's in computer science good enough?
So I want to program video games for a career and I'm already majoring in computer science and trying to learn a little about video game programming through Unity but I'm worried that there'll be a lot of extra hoops I have to jump through before I look hire-able. So I want to know what not...
Which colleges focus more on academics and make learning fun?
I would like to know this because I dont want to go to a boring school and have no fun while studying my major. #college #education #higher-education #college-teaching #university-teaching
What is the best college to go to to major in psychology
I would like to know the best place for me to go to to further my education and get my dream job.#psychology #college #college-admissions
What are some tips for budgeting?
I already kinda have a way to track my spending but I would like to hear what other people do to keep themselves accountable. #finance #financial-planning #budgeting #savings
What career options/examples are there for someone pursuing Public Health Policy as a major?
I feel like my field is very vague and broad so I want to ground myself in a better understanding of what I can do in my field. #publichealth
Which are the best ways to get scholarships
I want to not pay too much for college and want to find scholarship #scholarships #college #teaching
Which are the best schools for an education major
I asking because want to know my options for when I start applying for colleges #college #teaching
#education
Has anyone ben accepted to the National University Accelerated BSN program?
I'm applying to National University Accelerated BSN program and would love some insight into the program and how National works. #bsn #nursing #healthcare
Does anyone have insight into the TEAS exam?
I'm required to take the TEAS exam to get into nursing school in CA. I'd love to know a bit more about the test from someone who has taken it! #teas #exam #nursing #healthcare #nursing-schools
Besides attending networking events, what is the best advice one can get about meeting with those who can help in getting your name mentioned to those who work where you would like to begin your career?
I attend various chamber events and meet with many individuals but I would like to know how to use my time wisely. Should I be attending 3 events a week or should it be 1 that is geared directly for business?
#business #international-business #business-networking #networking
What would be the best path to take for someone trying to use their MBA to find a career working for a Government Contractor? (I.E. Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, etc.)
I am asking because in the country I live in, San Diego, there are numerous government contractors here and looking at the careers offered, there is job security from what I can see. I have been told numerous times that I look like prior military and have the personality for it and am still...
Why don’t colleges support extreme sports?
The skateboarding and surfing industry is expanding endlessly, and almost all colleges continue to support team sports, while starting a Surf team is difficult at most universities. Skateboarding and surfing will be in the olympics soon as well. #sports #skateboarding #surfing #athletics...
Why is public university in the United States ludicrously expensive?
Student loans, private institutions and student debt is unfair for American youth. I am curious why education isn’t a top public investment for all socio-economic backgrounds. #college #education #studentdebt
What are the defining factors colleges look for when applying to college?
When looking at colleges, they show the GPA and SAT scores that are required and that’s all. Some will say they look for how involved you are in school and your community. I just want a clear statement of what most colleges want to see from me. #applying #requirements-management #college...
If you are awarded a scholarship, are you able to obtain the money before admitted to a school?
#scholarships
When looking at colleges and scholarships, it sometimes says that you will receive the money once you are admitted into the school. I am not sure whether this applies to all scholarships or just the ones the colleges offer?
How do I know which General Ed Classes to take?
I am applying for a psychology major and I want to finish my general ed as quickly as possible #collegebound #psychology #college
What is working as a ET Nuke like?
I’ve really been looking into going into the Navy and trying to become a Electrical Technician in the Nuclear field after graduating college and was just wondering if anyone had experience working in or with someone in that field.
#military #nuclear-engineering
What if I am still unsure about what I am going to do after college?
Many people are unsure about what they are going to major in going into college; what if I am unsure about what is going to happen after college?
#college-advice
How do i know if the college im going to is right for me?
What if the college I'm going to has programs and classes that will benefit me, but doesn't have what I need for my future?
#college-advice #college #college-choice #choosing-a-college #academic-advising
What can make picking a major easier?
Picking a major seems like one of the biggest decisions I'll have to make between highschool and college since it has such a big impact on my future. How can I break it down to just one major that is ideal for me? #college-major
Does taking AP classes in highschool really pay off in college?
I'm trying to decide if I want to take more AP classes in my next few years of highschool and I'm not sure if it is really worth all the extra work just for a bumped GPA. #highschool #ap
Im looking for a mentor for my senior project?
I'm wanting to become a nurse. i need a mentor to ask questions I have and to complete2-3 hours of job shadowing. #nurse #seniorproject
Im looking for a mentor for my senior project?
I'm wanting to become a nurse. i need a mentor to ask questions I have and to complete2-3 hours of job shadowing. #nurse #seniorproject #healthcare
Need a mentor for my Senior Seminar Project?
What should a mentor teach to someone who barely learning on how to edit and film? Detail about your organization and good resources. Film-editing #film-making #films #film-production
How would I become a Millwright and what do they really do?
My name is Jose and I want to know what exactly does a millwright do on the job and what should be my first steps to become one. Should I get started this career with an apprenticeship or is there a class I should take first like Industrial Mechanical?
#Millwright #Industrial #Mechanical
Does La Sierra University require personal statements ?
or anything else that should be known so I can keep a heads up?
#universitybound
#La-Sierra-University
#college-admissions
Do you ever get boerd with your job?
I want to become a psychiatrist mainly because I have always wanted to push myself in a topic I am generally interested in. I loved every second of Chemistry and I also love learning about Psychology. I just want to know if you ever get bored of working this job. If someone who is similar with...
Becoming a Psychiatrist seems like a big task, can someone give me some insight?
I understand that I have to go to college and major in Psychiatry, Biology, or Chemistry and then after that I have to go to medical school, but is the process of becoming one stressful and over bearing? If so could you give me tips on how to cope with this? I really want to become a...
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