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How long before the college application deadlines should I ask my teachers for a letter of recommendation?
This question was asked by a high school junior who knows college application deadlines are approaching for the seniors of her school. She wants to get a jump on her letters of recommendation, and she wants to know how soon is too soon for the request. She's interested in pursuing an english...
What are some time management strategies to increase productivity?
This question was asked by Sofia from Baltimore. She's a senior in high school, and she's hoping to learn strategies to prepare for the rigorous course load of college next fall. #time-management #scheduling #multi-tasking #task-management
What advice/tips would you give a high school student who is not a very good test taker? What kinds of things helped you take tests well? What sort of study tips worked best for you? Did you have any sort of pre-test rituals that worked?
This question was asked by a high school senior in Los Angeles, Ca who just received her ACT test scores. She's disappointed with how she performed but plans on retaking the exam. She's applying to several University of California schools this semester. #college #university #test-management...
What is the distribution of men and women in the law industry?
This question was asked by Kristin in Cambridge who one day hopes to attend Harvard Law School. Her dream is to move to the Silicon Valley and work in venture capital law. #law #business-law #business-lawyer #corporate-law #venture-capital #women-in-law
Is it common to switch majors in college several times? How many times did you change yours?
This question was asked by a young lady in Southern California who is undecided on her major. She is currently applying to college, but she fears not graduating on time as a product of entering college without a predetermined course of study. #college-major #college-admissions #major #majors...
Where can I find a list of scholarships and grants along with a description of their application processes?
College application season is here, and seniors all over the country are looking for scholarships and grants to help reduce the cost of attendance. This young lady from Houston is hoping to win some scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. #college #scholarships #college-applications #debt...
What can I do in my spare time to help me stand out from my peers in the college admissions process?
This questions was asked by a young lady who hopes to be attending college in the fall of 2017. How can we prepare her for the college application process? #sports #college-admissions #college-bound #volunteering #college-advice #extracurriculars #volunteer
What is the difference between anatomical and clinical pathology?
This question was asked by a high school junior from Los Angeles, Ca who is pursuing a career in the medical field.
What is the average salary for a software engineer?
I would like to know the average income for a software engineer in San Francisco California? #engineering #software-engineer
What does a content marketer do on a daily basis?
This question was asked by a writer/photographer in New York City who aspire to use their writing and photography skills to earn a position as a digital content marketer in New York.
What are some volunteer things that I can do to have fun this Halloween while improving my resume?
This question comes from a student who wants to make the most out of their Halloween by giving back to their community through some form of volunteerism. They're thinking about improving their resume and strengthening their college applications by adding more extracurricular activities to their...
As a senior in high school, what can I do, now, to begin preparing for the MCAT?
This question comes from a student with an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field as a general surgeon.
How can I best be prepared for an interview?
I am going to an interview over the summer and I would like to know some tips. I am being interview to work in my schools communication team, #interviews #general
How difficult is it being an engineer?
I will be majoring in mechanical engineering and I heard some difficult things about it. I heard it is a very intense course and it should be something you care about? I am a math and science kind of person, so I am wondering if it is the correct choice to go into engineering. #science #math...
How long does it take to become a psychiatrist, and what are the steps to having a career in medicine? What is the best major to take in order to prepare you for the MCAT?
I will be a freshman at UC Davis this fall and intend to pursue a career in medicine. I currently have sociology as a major, but intend to switch to biology since it will help me in the MCAT. I am not sure if this is the best decision to take. #college #doctor #medicine #biology #majors #psychiatry
What is it like to be an anesthesiologist?
I'm interested in anesthesiology, and am curious as to what it is like to be one. What classes do you need to take in college? How much schooling do you need? What majors are helpful? If there is any other relevant information that you would find helpful, please let me know. #college #doctor...
What are some skills you learned outside of college that helped you in your field of Engineering?
While college education is a must in today's job market, what are some skills you learned outside of your schooling that helped you as an engineer in terms of competing in the job market? #engineering #electrical-engineering
What is expected to happen when working with teenagers?
I am currently working with kids but not with the specific age group that I hope to work with one day! #teaching #teacher #mentors #teenagers #parents
What do you do as a Mechanical Engineer?
I have been accepted to a college with Mechanical Engineer major, and I want to know what I can expect to see when I get a Job as one. Will I be filing reports, testing designs or sitting at a desk? Can I expect to get any hands on work or is it all through programs like an auto-CAD?...
I am interested in become either a neurosurgeon or anesthesiologist.
I am a high school senior, and am planning on being a nursing major with a focus in pre-med. Am I on a good path as of now? If so, what else can I do? Note: I am also planning on becoming an EMT, and working as one while I go to college. #college #nursing #medicine #pre-med #medicine-school...
What is a good major for someone wanting to have a career in Occupational Therapy?
I want to know what majors to look into. #college #occupational-therapy
What major should I study if I want to work in non-profit organizations?
I mostly want to work with the homeless population . #non-profit #worker
What kinds of undergraduate studies should I take part in in order to prepare for Physical Therapy in graduates school?
I'm considering becoming a physical therapist. #college-majors
What are the education requirements to become a physician assistant?
I am a senior in high school interested in a medical career. #physician
What would I need to study to become a criminal psychologist?
I would like to become a criminal psychologist one day. I'm often told many different things about what schooling I would need. Some say that I would need to study criminal justice and psychology simultaneously, and others say that I'm supposed to study psychology first and get a degree in that...
What kind of jobs will I be able to find after college if I acquire a Chemistry degree?
I am just wondering if my degree will be useful. #job #chemistry #degree
Is it hard to find a college offering a course in criminal physiology?
I'm curious to see how many colleges offer the course? #criminal-psychology
How do you destress as a police officer on a tough day at work?
Im interested in how police officers deal with day to day problems and how they over come them. #police #law-enforcement #cops
whats the lowest amount of years it takes to get into any type of childcare?
I'm interested into going into child care when i'm older #doctor #pediatrician #childcare
What would you suggest doing in college to be able to get a job immediately out of it?
I want to make the most of my college experience, but also prepare myself well for a job when I finish. #college #graduate
What is it like being a kindergarden teacher?
I love children and i want to be a teacher. I am thinking about teaching younger kids but am not sure. #teacher #educator #kindergarten
What gives you the passion to promote the arts?
I am currently interning at a company that promotes the arts in our local community. I was curious and wanted to know what drives people to promote the arts. #arts #community #love
Programmers, which IDE do you use?
Currently I am using Sublime Text 3 although XCode can be used to edit JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Obj-C, etc.. files. I use ST3 because it is really slick and customizable. Do companies require you to use IDEs? If so, which IDE and is there a specific reason? If not, which IDE do you use? Is there...
What is the best way to get into marketing?
I am interested in marketing #marketing
What is your favorite/least favorite part of being a medical professional?
What is your career? What do you love about your job? What do you not love about your job? I'm interested in pursuing a career in the medical field but there are so many different careers, I don't know where to start looking. I'm curious about the different kinds of jobs in medicine and health...
How long did it take you to get your degree?
I want to be a general surgeon after medical school because it seems like a fun position to be in, helping people directly. #doctor #medicine #surgery #surgeon
What should I major in if I want to become a Pediatrician?
I am a senior in high school who is super excited about working with kids in the future and making sure they are always healthy. However, I am having trouble figuring out what I need to major in to be able to become one in the future. Many people tell me that I will get the Pre-Med classes to...
Is it a good idea to do a double major in Child Development and Biology if I want to become a Pediatrician?
I am a senior in high school whose passion is kids and science. I have heard that getting a double major is something very beneficial to do while you're in college but I am not sure if Child Development and Biology are the right majors to combine during college and if they are going to help me...
What kind of classes did you have to take in college?
Im asking this to know what i should expect if i decide to pursue this career. #engineer #architect #social-worker
What would I need to get a master degree on in college, in order to become a music teacher?
I'm a sophomore in high school, looking for a career in music. I'm thinking about becoming a music teacher because, I've always enjoyed this field myself, and would love to share it with other. To spark someone else's passion in the arts. #teacher #music #art-college
Is there anything surprising about your career?
In a student in high school researching different careers that i could possibly pursue in the future. I thought it would be interesting to see what surprised you about your career. #engineer #fashion #journalism #dance #author #editor
How do you become a professional soccer player ?
I play soccer myself and i want to become a professional soccer player
What are the pros and cons of being a Real Estate Agent?
I'm a sophomore in high school and when i have questions about being a Real Estate Agent some say that being one is very difficult. I know there are pros and cons of every job but when i ask people about this one in particular they say things about how you need to be in a relationship where...
What experiences do you need to enter in the culinary arts?
I'm a sophomore in high school and i am interested to work in the culinary arts. #experience
What skills does it take to be a social worker?
What are the requirements to be a social worker. #work #social
Anything I should know to be a roboticist?
anything I should know? like does it suck, wud i regret it, how much is pay, the general stuff #technology #robotics
what skills does it take to be a pediatric oncologist?
because im interested in pursuing the career of helping children with cancer and to help find a cure.
#medicine #health
how much time a week does an aerodynamic engineer spend at work/working?
I'm asking this because i want to know if there is any free time or will i have to be devoted to work all week long? #engineering #engineer #aerodynamics #dynamic
How will I like engineering?
I am a sophomore in high school and I'm planing on studying engineering in college. I want to know what in engineering you like most and how that makes working as an engineer more enjoyable? #engineer
How would you know which career would you like the most?
Because I'm confused which career i want since I'm not good at those thing required for the career. #architect
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