Round Lake Beach, Illinois

I am a junior in my 2nd semester of high school. I took a course load of 5 APs and over the summer my mother was diagnosed with cancer. I’ve had a hard time managing my life and honestly am very mentally overwhelmed. I have taken AP Physics C and second semester I am on track for a D or F with...

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- Carmel Catholic High School
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I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.

I'm interested in a career focused on Federal investigations, specifically psychological analytics. I would really like to be able to experience what it would be like however I'm worried I wont be able to find an internship that covers the crucial experience I need to know this field of study...

Financial aid's a broad term that covers scholarships, loans, etc. I was wondering for example, Loyola gives you a 32k scholarship. Would that be all the money you recieve? Or later in the early spring, they look at whatever FASFA sends over?

#Fall25

Hi there! I am in 12th grade, and I'm planning to pursue medical school after earning a degree in neuroscience. I'm aware of the time, debt, and sacrifice that come with this path, but I'm trying to get a realistic and holistic understanding of what this field truly demands. Receiving honest...

I want to find specialized scholarships so there's a smaller pool of applicants

I am in 12th grade hoping to major in biology next year on a pre-med track. I am interested in helping people, and hopefully traveling the world healing people once I become a doctor. I want to best prepare myself in college, so that I have high chances of being accepted into medical school.

I am currently an accounting major at Elgin Community College, and plan to transfer to a four-year college in Fall 2026. I have taken a few accounting courses and would like to gain work experience before I graduate.

I am currently a Senior at York Community High School in Elmhurst IL, I am interested in possibly going into healthcare but also business but am trying to figure out how I can integrate the two together, I want to make sure that the major I choose is something that I will enjoy for the rest of...

I feel like everyone either chooses a major based on thier skills or their passion in that field. However as someone who hasnt really figured out what they want to do in life how did you guys know what you wanted to do with your degree and still be happy?

Ive always struggled with answering what exactly i want to do with my future. I dont really have a set goal in mind with what i wanna do i just know that it has something to do with Arts. I also have a great passion writing and journalism which is a career im thinking of exploring too.

I'm a high school senior trying to swim through the pool of life. I have support but it all just seems overwhelming sometimes. What to do? Where to go? How to go? THE QUESTIONS ARE ENDLESS

What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions? #fall25

I'm currently a senior in high school, and have intentions to major in mechanical engineering (BS). What are some internship or study abroad programs that I can take summer of 2026 before I start college that would help boost my skills, experience hands-on research and/or projects, and learn in...

When applying to software engineering positions and the like, people often recommend doing Leetcode, but I'm not sure if it would be the same for other roles!

Highschool, Going to college

internships, opportunities,

As a freshman in the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC, I’m thinking about how to navigate an increasingly competitive career landscape. How can I pursue professional success while also staying aligned with my personal goals and sense of fulfillment? Can anyone share some thoughtful advice?

I am a senior in high school and am going to college next fall. I am planning on majoring in Pre-Med and would like tips for studying. Any examples/ideas would help.

I am currently a student in community college; I am transferring next fall to earn my bachelor's degree in health science or a related major. Please share your best pieces of advice that have helped you in either school or your career.

I'm a high school senior looking into civil engineering, and I want to help conserve natural environments and our resources.

I am majoring in elementary education and have had experience observing in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. What are some of the most effective ways to teach students who deliberately refuse to participate and engage in class?

I know internships are really important for post-college career development and I would like to know at what point should I be starting to look for them.

I need some practical, easily implemented advice on how to manage my time in college, specifically the workload, not so much personal healthcare.

I know networking is very important post-college. Could you please give me some tips to do it more effectively?

Hi Im a high school senior and i was wondering the steps i need to take to become a occupational therapist.

I am in 7th grade, and I am trying to find what I want to do for my future job but I am unsure because there are many options! I like technology, designing things, and I also like building things kind of like engineering are there any things that could let me do all of those and that would also...

What are the requirements for be a accountant

How should I choose a school if I want to go into veterinary medicine? And once there what classes should I take?

I hold a Master’s in Marketing Analytics and an MBA, with experience in B2B marketing, growth strategy, and working at startups. Over the past 6 months, I’ve actively applied to roles in marketing analytics, digital marketing, and growth-focused positions. I’ve tried multiple approaches,...

I am a first-year college student this fall, and the process of college is scary, especially with my intended career. I'm scared I'm going to lose out on downtime and want to know what life is like for acting students.

I am a junior in college studying Mechatronics Engineering Technology. I know that this is the general career path that I would like to pursue, but I struggle with finding a specific job that I would pursue after school. I would like to work in the food/food packaging industry, but I am open to...

Right now I have hard choice between two colleges. One college is more prestigious in the area I am studying in, and I've been accepted into multiple honors programs, but it's not offering me any scholarships. The second college gave me a large scholarship, it's a private university. Overall,...

What are the most helpful courses and best information to assist an adult student returning to college who has already earned a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics and is looking to pivot by changing their career path and working to get admitted to a Genetics Counseling...

I live a life where everything is a bit harder due to me having guarantee undiagnosed ADHD. I push myself everyday because I know I am worth something and I don't want to stop myself when I have everything in my hands. I have been doubted by so many people where it started to get to me, then I...

I am a current 2nd year college student and am very interested in industrial-organizational psychology but just nervous for if there are job opportunities in the field. I love everything about psychology and 100% want it to be a part of my future but also want to go about it in a benefiting way.

I'm still undecided so I'm curious when the latest I can realistically change is.

I’m a college freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I intend on going straight to a PhD after my undergraduate degree (will probably do it in Biochem, Microbiology, or something similar). I joined a research lab at the start of my freshman year, and am participating in a...

I’m not sure what I want to do after college yet, so I’d love to get some experience in many different fields before leaving college.

I am currently committed to attend Middlebury College in Vermont, and am looking to pursue a career in finance with a major of Economics.

I am a senior about to graduate and I'm nervous about moving into a dorm. I've been camping with friends before so I have some experience away from home, but living on my own for a whole school year seems daunting and nerve-wracking.

I am a highschool senior starting my college journey this fall. I will be majoring in accounting but I have some questions, one of which is: What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?

I am interested into going into this field but many colleges don't have these majors/minors. #Spring25

I am thinking about doing ROTC but an still looking.

In a more simplistic statement, how does an individual deal with extensive procrastination?

I go to Niles West High School in Skokie Illinois and I'm a senior. What could I do to make college easier for me? Why do most people find college so hard? How come I find high school not hard at all?

How do you see the advancements of AI/robots affecting the career of anesthesiologists? Do you think this career would benefit from including advanced technology/AI? #Spring25

This is a dream job of mine and I'd really love an inside perspective of what this looks like!

As a college student, the spring semester and be chaotic because of end of the year events, final exams, and finding a summer job. I have a strong work ethic but I feel myself wanting to not really give up but just stop what I'm doing because I'm over it. It doesn't help that time can move by...