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Richard Aug 23, 2018 1038 views

Is there a way to take the SAT if I skipped it in school?

So my high school life wasn't the best academically so I skipped as many not needed days as possible, one of them being the SAT day. Last year when I was looking for scholarships I noticed about half of the scholarships wanted an SAT score. Since I didn't take it I don't have a score to give...

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Richard Aug 23, 2018 1027 views

Why do so many scholarship websites seem like scams?

I'm just looking for some scholarships to help pay for college as much as possible, I'm trying as many different websites as possible but so many seem like scams. A few asked for Facebook information and various other personal information that I don't want to just give out. Is there any...

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Dulce Aug 22, 2018 1168 views

How to remember things?

I’m a person that has trouble remembering things.
#remembering

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Dulce Aug 20, 2018 943 views

Do you have to be REALLY good in science to become a nurse?

I just don’t seem to understand science at all.
#science #nurse

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Aiesha Aug 18, 2018 1303 views

What is studying artificial intelligence like?

I have been considering it as I major in computer science, but I'm wondering what it's like. #college #technology #artificial-intelligence

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Aiesha Aug 18, 2018 973 views

What are the best ways to study from a class with a lot of material to memorize such as history?

I have been just rereading my notes from class and quizzing myself, but I don't think it is the ideal way. #classes #college #studytips

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Zarielle Aug 17, 2018 809 views

How to acutually study from a textbook?

I can never remember everything that I have read. #College

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Zarielle Aug 17, 2018 854 views

Motivational tips to keep me motivated.

I loved school but since I've been in college I am always tired and have no motivation to do the best that I can. #college

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Zara Aug 15, 2018 1170 views

When is the best time to apply for an internship?

I am just starting college, and I'm not sure when I should start looking for internships. #networking #internships

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Destin Aug 14, 2018 837 views

How do i get to my dream job ?

what are the steps that i need to start ? #jobs

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h Aug 10, 2018 1248 views

What skills do I have to posses if I want to major in physics?

Physics is a very interesting field of science and very challenging. But, besides advanced math what else does this field require me to qualify for? #majors #physic #astrophysics

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h Aug 10, 2018 1370 views

Educationally, what do astronauts really need to know?

Becoming an astronaut is really challenging. Sometimes it really makes me confused about what an astronaut needs to know, I know they need to be physically fit, meet the requirements for some tests, and other; but, what do they need to really study and train? #astronaut #astrophysics...

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D'Avion Aug 05, 2018 814 views

What influenced you to be apart of the medical field?

#college #school #medicine #health

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D'Avion Aug 05, 2018 1159 views

How do you maintain stress while attending college?

#motivation #stress #career-path

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Catera Aug 02, 2018 1207 views

What are the best psychology schools in the United States?

Preferably would like to hear experience from those who majored in psychology. #colleges

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Catera Aug 02, 2018 1255 views

What classes should you take if you want to become a Psychology Teacher?

I want to get into the education department. #professional #psychology #teaching

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Anthony Jul 28, 2018 1188 views

What do I need to know to succeed in the field of Economics?

I'm planning on majoring in Economics and I'm looking for advice on what I need to do to be successful. What topics should I focus on in college and what kind of job/internship positions should I apply for both during and after college?
#knowledge #skills #career #job #economics

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Anthony Jul 28, 2018 899 views

Should I get a job/internship in my first year of college?

Should I focus on just doing well in my academics and making connections, or work during the school year? And if I did work would a job or internship be better?
#jobs #internship

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Ryan Jul 24, 2018 768 views

When you graduate from college, will it matter what college I went to?

Does it matter where I go to college? Is it worth going to an Ivy League? I want to get a great job with opportunities for promotion, learning and earning a good living. #college #job

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Ryan Jul 24, 2018 1056 views

How important is it get experience in your field before you graduate from college?

I'm a senior in high school and was wondering if getting experience in my field would help me find a job after I graduate from college? #jobs #internship

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lakeya Jul 09, 2018 2176 views

What advice would you give a student that is majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Studio Arts with the goal of being an Industrial Designer?

I have a passion for innovation. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Studio Arts. I am combining the two because it is my goal to be an Industrial Designer. Mechanical Engineering is teaching me how and why things work the way they do. Studio Arts is my creative outlet and...

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lakeya Jul 09, 2018 5710 views

Is it better to sell your invention idea(s) to a company or raise money to patent it yourself?

I have a lot of invention ideas and I am not sure how to get help. There are a lot of website that say they help people who have invention ideas but I am afraid they will steal my ideas and I will not have any legal ownership of them. #help #innovation #Mechanical #MechanicalEngineering...

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Jacqueline Jul 03, 2018 956 views

What should I know for an internship?

I asked a similar question about what should I know for shadowing, and, well, this is very similar. Do I need to have extensive knowledge of the field that I internship for, or should I treat it as a learning experience where I go in with familiarity of the field, but still have many questions?...

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Jacqueline Jul 03, 2018 1281 views

What should I know for shadowing?

I'm a rising senior, and I've always been confused about this. I would love to be a doctor (I'm debating on the type) and would like to shadow my local doctors to see which would be a better "fit" for me, but I don't want to show up naive or seem unintelligent. I don't want the doctor to quiz...

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big May 24, 2018 854 views

What is it like to be a sports agent on a day-to-day basis?

What do you have to do everyday as a sports agent #sports #sports-agent

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Valerie May 17, 2018 1556 views

If I were to pursue a major in creative writing, what kind of job opportunities would that open up?

I'm asking this because I am uncertain of the type of jobs that make a major in creative writing useful. #creative-writing #college-major #college-advice #job-search

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Valerie May 17, 2018 1269 views

Is it really important to study what you want in college or study something that will provide stable financial standings in the long run?

I'm asking this question because I love to write and would adore a major in creative writing however, being a psychologist supplies a solid monetary standing. #psychology #creative-writing #college #college-major

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Gordon May 12, 2018 2148 views

Do I have a realistic chance of making Notre Dame with the following credentials: 4.3 weighted GPA, 1450 SAT score, NHS member, founder of a volunteer program at my high school, varsity cross country runner and wrestler, no trouble in a year and a half?

I have wanted to go to Notre Dame since I was a young boy. I understand that I may not have given enough information, but I want to have a better rough understanding of my chances of getting into Notre Dame. I think that I have about a 1/3 chance of making it. #college #college-admissions...

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Gordon May 12, 2018 1518 views

Is it worth going to my dream school if it costs significantly more than an acedemically comparable school?

I am a high school junior, and I am unsure of if I should choose my dream school (Notre Dame) over a school that is about as good but less expensive. I obviously have not applied to any schools yet, but I am trying to prepare for when I do. #college #financial-aid #choosing-a-college #colleges...

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Zander Apr 18, 2018 2473 views

What study tips can help an easily distracted mind manage college expectations?

Like many, this is my first time away from home for an extended time. I am nervous about managing my personal focus and organization skills without support. I look forward to the social aspect of going to college, but worry about managing my studies in a timely manner. I know of support...

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Zander Apr 18, 2018 1068 views

Is it better to have a double major or 1 major with several minors?

For your areas of interest, how do you plan to manage your areas of study? I know some students with a double major and 4 minors. Is this the expectation? The new standard that we have to compete with? Or is this what works for a percentage of our peers? What combination of major & minor do...

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Niaya Apr 17, 2018 1047 views

How can people handle choosing the right college for themselves when there are so many choices to choose from?

There are a lot of things in colleges that catches my eye. For example medical interests like bring a doctor or a nurse.

#college #deciding #omg

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Marie Mar 27, 2018 1080 views

Do you really need a passion to get into a top university?

Many college admissions officers and guidance counselors push students to find their passions in high school. At the ripe age of 15 or 16, students are expected to know exactly which career they would like to pursue and the impact they want to have in the world. However, many students do not...

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Marie Mar 27, 2018 1010 views

How can one find their interests?

Colleges always ask prospects for their top interests and expect them to know which field they would like to study in. Unfortunately, the majority of students have no idea what they are truly interested in or have a passion in. This being said, how can study better prepare themselves for the...

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Arfa Mar 26, 2018 2013 views

How much do Medical Assistants make on average?

Hi, I am senior in high school and about to go off to college. I am currently enrolled in a program to become Certified Medical Assistant. I really want to be able to afford college and take some financial burden off my parents by working as a CMA part-time. Also, I will be getting exposure to...

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Arfa Mar 26, 2018 1370 views

Why do most individuals that have a pre-med track do their major in biology?

Hi, I am currently a senior in high school who will be attending college this fall semester. I aspire to become a doctor one day. I understand that I would have to be on the pre-med track in college to be considered by medical schools. I am a little confused on my major right now. I did ask a...

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Nicole Mar 25, 2018 1081 views

How can I prepare for college and living away from my parents?

I am one of the only people in my family, the first child, to go to college. We do not know what to expect. How can I start preparing for this change that is about to occur? This will also be the first time I am going to be away from my parents; I will be living in a dorm. How can I get...

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Nicole Mar 25, 2018 998 views

How do I enjoy college while also getting a higher education?

I am bowling in college, but I am also going to become a math teacher after college. I want to enjoy college, but it will be busy. I would like to know how to do both at the same time. #college #time-management #teaching

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chia Mar 24, 2018 1636 views

How do you believe that colleges can best combat microaggressions and discrimination on their campuses?

#diversity #college #race-discrimination

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chia Mar 24, 2018 1243 views

What is the best way to condense college graduation time to three years?

#college #graduation #bachelorsdegree

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Shelby Mar 23, 2018 1124 views

Tips for the ACT?

I've already taken the PSAT so I have a general idea of what the SAT is going to be like but I wanted to ask what to expect from the ACT. Thanks!

#sat #ACT #testing

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Shelby Mar 23, 2018 990 views

How difficult is dual majoring?

When I go off to college, I'm planning on dual majoring in education and musical theatre so I was just hoping for a general idea of what that's going to be like.

#college #dualmajor #education

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Zuhaad Mar 23, 2018 2320 views

How much expenses do the doctors have to pay?

I know doctors make a good amount of money but how much do they have to pay via taxes, college, and other fees if there are any? Also, since there are many fields in medicine, is it possible to become a doctor in two professions at once? Like being a psychiatrist and a dermatologist? #medicine...

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Zuhaad Mar 23, 2018 1376 views

How is a dermatologists life outside of work?

I aspire to be a dermatologist and I wonder how their life is outside of work. Like do they have a lot of free time if any and what are their typical hours? Also, do they always work at a hospital or can they have their own business? #medicine #business #dermatologist

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Avika Mar 15, 2018 805 views

How important are internships before college?

I am going to college next year and I haven't done any internships yet. I plan on doing some during the summer after my freshman year. Do companies put emphasis on internships before college? #internships

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Avika Mar 15, 2018 1365 views

What are the hardest parts of learning to code?

I am going to be majoring in computer science so I want to know and start preparing.

#computer-science #technology

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Amanda Mar 11, 2018 2022 views

What influence have the classics had on your understanding of literature?

Interested in further pursuing ancient Greek or Latin, curious as to how deeper study in those areas influences literary perceptions. #english-literature #classical-studies #literature #college-major

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Amanda Mar 10, 2018 1440 views

What's the most difficult or unexpected aspect of a career as a chemical engineer or materials scientist?

I'm incredibly fond of the idea of melding my interests in both chemistry and engineering/experimental work, and I'm interested in what the challenges of these fields might be, or how they might differ. #engineering #chemical-engineering #materials-science

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Tamiya Mar 09, 2018 734 views

What route should you take when you don’t know what to major in ?

I’m currently in the 11th grade and I’m unsure about what route I want to take as far as majors. I’ve been thinking about studying psychology but i’m not sure if I look at psychology as something that I’m passionate about or just as a really interesting topic. I don’t know if it something I...

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David Jan 24, 2018 2185 views

How do I know when i'm making the right college and career decisions?

What are the signs and or characteristics of good decisions?
#decisions #decision-making #college-decisions #life-decisions #career-decisions #career-choice #college-choice #life-choice

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