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Question from a 9th grader: How did you get started in your career, and what choices helped you the most?
Hello! I am a 14-year-old 9th-grade student from the United States. For a school assignment, I am exploring potential future career paths and learning about what it takes to succeed in the professional world. I have a wide range of interests right now, including therapy/mental health, law...
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am...
Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?
As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them...
How To "Secure" A PhD program?
I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in...
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave...
What Can You Do With A BSPS?
What quality of job (pay & technicality) can one expect with solely a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Is it worth it/feasible to work (primarily to afford further education), or should one just go straight for a graduate degree in something else (ex. Medicinal Chemistry) and...
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
What will life look like for me as a BSN (bachelor of science in nursing) new grad?
I am a high school senior on the edge of graduating high school and going to a 4-year university to get my BSN and becoming a nurse. My family will have to take out loans given the current price of college, and we've come to terms with the fact that I will be helping them pay it back after...
How should I set myself up as a college freshman to make sure I can do all the things I want to do?
There's so many aspects of college to consider. Classes, study abroad, clubs. How should I set myself up as a freshman to make sure I'm in a good position for the future?
What is the process of applying to law school ?
I'm approaching the process of applying to law school, but have no clue of the process and what it's like? Any explanations or tips? #Spring26
How can I choose the right job or college to catered towards what I want to do for my career to be an Author?
I am 19, I graduated high-school last year. I was class of 2025 in June. My original plan was to attend college like everyone and my parents wanted. I did online but things got hectic for me so I left. I've never had a job. I know that writing is my passion. I would love to become an Author one...
What is the best way to enter into the Study of Microbiology?
I only wonder if their is any further advancements to be made if I wish to be accepted as a microbiologist
Which science should I take next year?
I am undecided for college what science should I take in senior year highschool
As a high school student interested in politics, history, geography, city government, etc. What could be a good major/career path for me?
I am not really sure what major I want to go into for college. I know I could do political science but I just don't see that being a gateway into a career (correct me if I'm wrong). If there is a major/career in that sphere I would love to know what that would be. I was thinking law but I'm...
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