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Tips for a high school junior.

tips for a high school junior

I'm in a dilemma. I think I want to go into a STEM major, but I'm still undecided. I really love ECON and FINANCES. Science is something I really enjoy doing it seems pretty interesting to me.

I have just received an email from UC Berkeley asking me for some recommendation letters. I'm not quite sure who to ask for those. I asked my internship supervisor, and she'll write me one. For the second one, I had this tecaher i had a good relationship with, but she retired and just has a...

My parents don't have enough money for me to go to college. I'm planning to work while in college and I know it will be tough to do since I have to study, get enough sleep, go to classes, and WORK. I don't know what type or how to apply to any of them

How do I secure grants for my business?

I am interested in game development and looking for specific colleges, ideally but not nessesarilly on the west coast, and ideally nowhere that regularrly goes above 85 degrees farenhight, even in the summer. a college located in a city would be best, as that is what i'm used to.

I am attending my first year in trade school for HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system). Visual learning is not my strongest suit, I learn a lot more efficient and better at understanding information hands on! I'd like to learn more hands-on part time while I am attending...

I am a senior in high school who might be interested in pursuing science in college.

Specifically, i am interested in programing to do with video games, though i am aware that this career path (game dev) might not be realistic, so i was hoping for a language that can be used for coding games, but also has other uses, if such a language exists.

career advice

And what are the pros and cons of each?

I believe the qualities that set strong scholarship candidates apart are dedication, resilience, and a genuine desire to grow. The winners I look up to are the ones who don’t wait for opportunities—they create them through hard work and consistency, even when life throws challenges their way....

How important is college gpa? If I double major and take challenging classes, does it matter if I get a 4.0 vs and 3.0 for future job opportunities? Is experience more important?

I am planning to attend Sac State in the Fall of 2026 and earning my Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a Concentration in Educational Contexts. #fall25