San Rafael, California
What clubs should you join or create that would help students who want to do engineering majors in the future ? Do colleges prefer students engaging in clubs ?
I am a junior. I wanted to know what clubs I should know that would look great for my college application and also show that I'm engaged in extracurriculars.
What are the best colleges for engineering in California?
Preferably public schools
Going to college soon. What can I do to improve?
I am close to graduating high school, and I rarely have anyWhat can I do to improve?
How should I go about requesting letters of recommendations?
As a rising senior who's applying for colleges, I feel some anxiety that surrounds letters of recommendations. This is not only limited to college applications, but job wise as well that I would like to improve on especially in future.
What career should I go for that involves both psychology an calculus?
I'm a senior in high school and I think I've decided to do something related to psychology. However, I heard that psychology doesn't involve much math beyond statistics and I think my skills lie in conceptual math like calculus. Any recommendations for my next course of action or major?
What are different types of engineering paths are there #Fall24?
I am taking and planning to take a lot of AP Math courses right now. Do I need a lot of science courses as well like AP Bio, Chem, or Physics for foundational knowledge for this pathway as well? #Fall24
Which programming language would be most useful in making a game?
Which programming language would be most useful in making a game? I would like to create a game to improve my programming skills but I don't know which programming language would be best for game development.
What career options or majors combine my interest in physics or science and creative design?
I am a senior in high school and have recently been struggling with my choice of major. I am interested in designing production opportunities that utilize creativity but do not have much basic knowledge about it. I excel in science and math-related subjects but am unsure if this is what I...
What kinds of careers can I do if I major in biological science?
I am interested in biology and chemistry, and currently thinking about major in biological science, but this major has a wide range of occupations, I do want to know some of the popular and specific careers and what are their average annual income?
What are the recommended amount of classes needed or need to be taken for getting in a decently good tech college/university #Fall24?
As a high school student, I haven't researched anything about tech unis or colleges, and I think I know that each school is subjective towards the recommended classes taken for their entry, but I want to know an overall of the classes I need to take in order to enter into at least a decent tech...
What are some ways/tips to find a job that you enjoy and love ?
I am a Senior in High school who doesn't know what they want to do in the future.
How hard is it to transition from paper drawing to digital art?
I have never done digital art before but have experience in drawing on paper
If I own a company, how do shareholders benefit me? How do I benefit shareholders?
Learning about owning a company and what is important to have.
What are some of the key responsibilities and daily tasks you handle as an engineer in your role?
What are the key responsibilities and daily tasks you manage as a hardware or aeronautic engineer across various work environments? Could you share examples of projects you've worked on, the skills and tools that are essential for your role, and your career path in the engineering field?
When should I know what kind of career I want to pursue?
I'm a Senior in high school, and I still don't have a good idea of what I want to do in the future.
What are the best trading schools in San Francisco?
What are the best trading schools in SF
What free online resources are there to self-study calculus/physics/engineering?
I'm looking for online resources that I can use to self-study STEM, sites with additional courses would also be appreciated.
How do I improve my time management?
At times I struggle with scheduling and procrastination, and would like to know how I can manage my time better in the future.
How can I start networking with people in law whilst still in high school?
Job fairs? Walk into law firms?
What is some advice you would give for a student working on college admissions?
I am a student in my last year of high school, college admissions are soon due and I want to know what one should expect during this process.
What is some advice you would give to students currently getting ready for college?
I am a student in my last year of high school, I want to know what one should expect during this process.
What's a technique to look through every valid past activity and achievement to put into a college application? #Fall24
It's helpful to put activities and circumstances outside school into my college app, but I'm wondering about how to determine the validity of my activities and whether I should start from middle school (most active in outside school work) , or freshmen year.
Is a computer major a good major for jobs?
I just wanted to ask before pursuing this major
What do you wish you had known about your position/the field before you started And what is a typical work day like??
As a current high school senior, I’m uncertain about which career path to pursue in, and with college applications approaching, I feel pressured to make a choice soon. I’d like to learn more about different fields to gain a better sense of direction before committing.
Is the jobs for a computer major over saturated?
I just wanted to ask since I don't know what to study for in college.
Which jobs in computer science is not hard to get today and in future ?
Many people try to get job in computer science field, which creates a big competitive, but I really want to work in this field.
How should I decide/dedicate my time as an aspiring mechanical engineer?
I have enough free time to be working on any skills related to mechanical engineering. Should I leave behind any extra-curricular that are unimportant to this?
Does chemical engineering typically fall more into schools of science or schools of engineering?
I'm first looking for a major in Chemistry, but am thinking of specifying into Chemical Engineering. How am I meant to get there?
What are some common skills for a math/physics based career?
What are some skills that someone could learn and improve to better work for a career in something mathematics related? or possibly something related to engineering and physics based.
What can I do if I'm currently failing a class as a senior?
I'm currently in High School and I'm failing AP Calculus which is making me anxious I might not get into college because of an F.
Should I find a way to drop the class?
Should I try to get into a good college?
Im skeptical about college degrees decreasing in value every year. I seen teachers people who went to good colleges and ended up with mediocre jobs. I am not sure if I should try to get into a good college and end up with a lot more debt.
What are some ways I can gain experience in civil engineering during college?
I am a high school senior who wants to study civil engineering in college and I'm looking for ways to make myself stand out before graduating college and looking for a job.
If you were in college again what would you tell yourself?
I am going to college soon and I want advice. I will be an adult in college which changes a lot of things. I want advice on what to avoid so I could become successful.
Is there any major that allows me to study mechanical and civil engineer, if so, would it be worth it? #Fall24
I'm a senior who decided to major in an engineering career. Yet, I'm not sure about if I should take one or both since I heard some pros and cons from family and friends in this situation.
What career paths could I take in Computer Science?
My name is Nathaniel and I am a senior at Galileo High School. I wanted to major in computer science but I haven't decided which field to major in, so I wanted some insight on the fields.
I am currently a Junior in high school, I have lots of extracuriculers and I am taking lots of rigorous courses. My grades aren't look the best right now, what should I do ?
I would say I am quite well rounded, as I'm on the tennis team, I have a position on student council, club officer for 2 clubs, volunteer every weekend. I am taking 3 ap classes this year and 1 honor. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but I want to look good for colleges. But, my grades aren't going...
What is the difference between Computer Science and Computer Engineer?
I am a junior at high school.
What are some recommended part-time jobs to work at in SF?
I am currently a high school student and don't want to rely on my parents too much, so I plan to make my own money to support myself.
What does a day as an engineer look like And how has taking an engineering major changed your life??
I'm a Junior in High School and I'm thinking of pursuing an engineering major when I'm in College, just to try it out. I'm curious what life is like after taking an engineering major or what a day looks like as an engineer, depending on what kind of engineer you are. I'm looking more towards...
Masters Degree From Abroad?
What are your thoughts on getting a masters degree overseas? I'm interested in getting a masters (electrical engineering), but ideally abroad. Next semester, I'm going to study abroad in Japan. How does getting a masters overseas compare to getting one domestically? Why do employers and...
Careers in Academia vs Industry?
Hello all! Recently, my professor asked me if I've ever considered a career in academia after reading one of my essays... which made me wonder what academia is and what the experience is like (beyond getting a PhD). I'm not sure what I want to do with my life, I like computer engineering...
How will I know if I am going in the right direction career wise?
I want to do something in technology, but I am still unsure of what I can do specifically.
How is the path for computer science looking right now?
I wan to ask about what job right now that is out there which is related to computer science and how is computer science looking right now in the world. Will it be replaced in any time soon?
How can I gain experience in the medical field outside high school as a high school student?
I'm a junior in Galileo High School. After dedicating my time at school learning and studying the materials. Besides studying, how can I get some hands on work outside of school?
Is it true that colleges are not looking into SAT or ACT scores?
I struggle with standardized testing. Many of my classmates and students my age are taking the SAT. If I consider going test optional, will that lower my chances to getting into my dream colleges(UCs)?
What classes should I take in high school if I plan to major in finance?
I am a junior in high school and plan on taking AP Calc b/c and AP Statistics next year.
If I want to make the program and can search the resource online and download it, what computer language or course do I need to learn?
I am junior in high school. I plan to take some courses at the City college.
Is cal poly slo a good school to go to for engineering?
I want to know if SLO is a good school to apply to.
Admissions Officers: What should I do in the summer of my junior year as an aspiring Business major?
In my junior year's summer, should I:
- Spend $8000 on a business program which enables participants to found a biz
- get a job
what is impressive??
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