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I'm wondering what I'll have to prepare for

Mainly the Ivy League colleges.

If I go through with my current plans of being a mechanical engineering major in college then Im not quite sure what jobs would be available to me or which jobs would even be worth pursuing.

I am looking to be a mechanical engineering major in college and as I get closer and closer to college I am scared that I won't be able to handle a mechanical engineering major

Is it better to get started now and search around or wait until I know more about who I want to be and my limitations when I'm older?

I’m under 16 and unavailable to get a job; and rarely have permission to go out and do most things by myself. The only way im usually able to get around and hustle is in school , so what can I do?

How do I apply and find internships as a 17 year old? How do I find internships that can pay and have some flexibility?

I would love to be a child psychologist and make a good impact on the child's mental help

How do I write why I want a job for me to get a better chance.

I'm a huge fan of true crime shows on Discovery+ and have been curious on the process on how they film the process. Which major and minor do I take if I want to pursue this career?

I’m really into technology and aeronautics in general, but I also really like cosmetology, art and music. I really don’t know what I want to do, I have a lot of interests but I get bored of things easily.

I needed a laptop for school and was wondering if there are any resources available for free/discounted laptops.

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I want to get more customers to boost my business and sales so that I can upgraded packaging and hire more people to help me with this project i am working on

I want to go into architecture but im scared the schooling is too hard

I play sports, instruments and am willing to learn anything to get a scholarship but what would be my highest chances?

How can I better increase my chances of winning scholarships when writing essays?

I’m interested in interior design or media design

Hello my name is Naomi,

When do you feel like you're done with that trade?

Hi, I'm a san jose job corps student, studying Culinary.

I know I want to be a travel nurse but I’m not quite sure which field I should specialize in. I love kids but would it be hard to see sick children constantly? I also love human psychology so would a psychiatric nurse be a better fit for me?

I am a high school senior that is applying to very selective schools. I have high grades and many extracurriculars, but don’t all the other students? What do you think can make one stand out to a school?

How can I start a career as a musician? I want to perform live and have a fanbase, how do I do that and make money from it? I've been interested in music and singing for most of my life and have always loved performing and I think that's what I want to do.

What is the best career path for computer programmers in the medical field? How could i reach that job? What is the average salary in it? What schooling is required?

I feel like college is so far away but I still need to choose what to study but I don't know how to choose or what to choose. Also I don't know what interests me exactly or what I want to do with my life.

How do you know what to major in if you don't have any passions or you don't know what you want to pursue. I'm applying for some scholarships btu a lot of them ask where you want to go for college or what you want to major in but I don't have an answer yet

What are good jobs for kids around the age of 13

What are the interviewers actually asking? How do you know if something isn't enough as an entry-level position?

How can I make myself stand out during my 2 years of community college and what opportunities can I take that will prepare me for a four year!

Shadowing and internship opportunities for forensics is limited because their work is confidential. Any way for me to learn more about forensics? Thanks!

I have worked in design for about 10 years, I'm thinking about taking the google ux certification course or maybe a design boot camp but not sure how I will get real world experience when everyone hiring wants real world experience not volunteer or bootcamp projects.

I would like more financial counseling advice as well as resources with scholarship information.

how do I become a therapist? What kind of credentials do I need? What is the starting salary? What are the best companies to work for? Where are the best colleges for psychology?

I have a broad idea about what I want to major in but what to get a sense of college and my life after high school before i decide. But when should I decide and have a clear idea of what my major should be?

I've been working for 20 years since I graduated from college -- 17 years at a nonprofit research institute and then the last 3 years at a large U.S. bank. My focus has been on identifying, selling/pitching, evaluating and experimenting with innovative ideas in a brought range of areas -- new...

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