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Jackie Jan 13, 2017 993 views

Can graduate or medical students stay in dorms?

Are there dorms for upper-level students? #college #medicine #graduate-school #college-bound #living #dorm

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Jackie Jan 13, 2017 1048 views

What is a GRE exam? Is it similar to the SATs?

What does this exam actually measure? #college #college-admissions #testing #prerequisites

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 902 views

How to write a statement of purpose when applying to college programs?

I am applying to a post-baccalaureate medical program which requires a pre-application including a statement of 'what prompted your desire to pursue medicine now.' Is there a formula for writing these statements? Should I write it like a cover letter? Should I be creative and tell a story? What...

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 1032 views

How to ask a professor or past-employer for a letter of recommendation?

Is it appropriate to ask a professor who doesn't know you very personally, but you did well in their class? #college #career #internships #resume #recommendation #web-applications #job-application #personal-development

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 1128 views

How do you make a good impression when volunteering?

Where I volunteer is a pretty impersonal place. I just go in unnoticed and barely get acknowledged by any staff. I understand that the staff is both busy and tired (this is an animal ER). I don't want to interrupt them, but how can I make good relations? The program offers letters of...

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 1391 views

Did you choose your career path for money or because it was your passion?

As much as we all want to follow our dreams, I often wonder if I am making the right decision pursuing a career that doesn't have high salaries. #college #career #career-choice #salary #financial-planning #personal-development

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 1365 views

What are some universally beneficial hard and soft skills to put on your resume?

What hard skills and soft skills should everyone have on their resume or c.v.? #college #career #jobs #internships #higher-education #resume #interviews #job-skills #job-application

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 4581 views

Is it appropriate to negotiate a salary or stipend with your potential employer for an internship?

A lot of internships are unpaid, but if you need a salary or stipend of some sort, can you ask your potential employer? #college #internships #interviewing-skills #salary-negotiation #stipend #financial-planning #personal-development #job-application

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 877 views

How do I get a student loan?

What are the steps I need to take to get a student loan for tuition? #college #student-loans #loans #tuition

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 1388 views

Will attending an ivy league school guarantee better job opportunities?

Does going to an Ivy League make you more likely to receive more job opportunities? #college #career #graduate-school #college-admissions #job-search #college-bound #undergraduate #ivy-league

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 4321 views

Do all graduate colleges/medical schools accept AP credits?

Some of my course requirements were fulfilled using AP credits, like biology and physics. However, will these AP classes still be considered as fulfilling the requirements when I apply to medical or graduate schools? Or do they not count these classes?

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 6404 views

What information should I include in a cover letter?

When applying to a job that requires a resume and a cover-letter, what information should I include in the cover letter so that I don't 'repeat' what's on my resume? #college #career #internships #interviews #volunteering #cover-letters #job-application

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 977 views

How to manage LOADS of reading assignments?

I taking 19 credits of classes this term, all of which have an astronomical amount of reading homework. Every time I go through my assignments, I've realized that I may not be reading effectively. I tried skimming and underlining, but by upon finishing the text, I realize I didn't quite grasp...

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 912 views

Choosing a post-baccalaureate program vs. masters degree vs. non-matriculation to improve my grades before applying to vet school?

I am in a position where the degree I am receiving (BS, MS) does not directly apply to veterinary medicine. I have taken some pre-requisite classes ("pre-vet reqs"), but in some I have received less than stellar grades. I am also completely missing some pre-requisites like upper level biology...

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Jackie Jan 12, 2017 4217 views

What is the best way to approach a veterinarian regarding job-shadowing?

Most veterinarian practices that I have run into or researched do not have a student program which allows for internships or volunteering--they are simply medical practices. However, shadowing a vet can give great insight into deciding if the vet-path is a good career path for a student and...

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Kennedy Jan 03, 2017 855 views

Am I able to get my PhD in anything?

I wanted to do psychology but my mom and friends say that maybe engineering is where I need to be. I just don't know anymore. I know for sure I want my PhD but I don't know what topic to get it in. #engineering #psychology #college-majors #phd

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Paul Dec 31, 2016 1599 views

How can I improve my algorithm thinking?

I struggle trying to create simple algorithms. For instance, I would spend almost an entire day trying to figure out how to print an inverse right triangle with asterisks in my computer programming class while my fellow peers would solve it in 30 mins. #computer-science #programming #java...

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Paul Dec 17, 2016 7545 views

Can someone proofread my college transfer essay?

Essay prompt: Please provide a statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. You can type directly into the box, or you can paste text from another source. (250-650 words) I have always challenged myself academically, I have taken advanced...

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Miles Dec 14, 2016 1083 views

How should you end a professional email?

I have heard of multiple answers for this question, but not many seem to sync up. Is it more proper to end with something as small as "sincerely," or is it better to just say nothing at all? Also, should you add something other than your name at the end of your emails? #professional #email

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Paul Dec 13, 2016 858 views

Do top companies care about what college you came from?

Do students who graduate from elite schools such as Ivy Leagues get higher priority than students who come from moderate schools when applying to top companies like Google and Microsoft? #human-resources

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Paul Dec 13, 2016 1046 views

Can I transfer to an elite school with mediocre high school and SAT stats?

In high school, my GPA was around a 3.3 unweighted and my SAT was a 1570/2400. Is it possible for me to get accepted into a top notch school such as Cornell and Carnegie Mellon? I'm currently at a community college and my GPA is a 4.0; I've competed in two hackathons (Will attend more) and won...

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Paul Dec 10, 2016 1244 views

How can I become a better writer?

I'm starting to apply for colleges now, but I'm currently incompetent with my writing skills. How can I improve? #writing

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Paul Dec 10, 2016 1009 views

What is the most demanding programming language in today's market?

I want to start learning programming, but I'm not sure which language I should begin with. #programming

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Paul Dec 10, 2016 829 views

What exactly is MEAN Stack?

I only know that MEAN Stack is used to develop web applications through front-end and back-end. What is MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS, and NodeJS? #computer-programming #web-development #web-applications

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Paul Dec 10, 2016 794 views

How difficult are the courses in Ivy League schools?

I'm currently enrolled at a community college, and i'm thinking about trying to transfer to one. I'm curious to know how difficult they are so I can prepare myself if I do get accepted to any. #graduate-school #college-professor #life-experience

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Alexandra Dec 07, 2016 838 views

What majors do you recommend in order to be an ethnomusicologist?

I am currently enrolled in a World Musics class at my university, and I find the field of ethnomusicology fascinating. However, I'm curious what majors lead to this. There's music, obviously, but this doesn't prepare one for understanding other cultures. It seems that sociology would be equally...

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Megan Dec 05, 2016 1252 views

When would be the ideal time to obtain an MBA?

I am a sophomore accounting major who has the potential to get an MBA right after I graduate as an undergrad, or I could wait a few years and go for it after I have gained some experience in the workplace. Which one would you say is more beneficial? #business #finance #accounting...

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Kennedy Dec 03, 2016 997 views

How do decide what major to take in college???

I would like to go to UGA and I am not sure what I would like to major in. It seems like something to really commit to and I am ready to that but It just always pains me to think that I might not find what I could be interested in doing. #college #college-major

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Megan Dec 02, 2016 1392 views

What types of questions should I expect in an interview?

I am a sophomore accounting major wondering how I should prepare for an interview. What types of questions do interviewers normally ask? Also, should I prepare questions to ask them about the business? #college #business #internships #interviews #job-application

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Megan Dec 02, 2016 1184 views

How do you recommend to build your resume?

I am a sophomore accounting major and want to build my resume and LinkedIn profile. Do you have any tips or things to include in a resume? Additionally, do you have any ways to go about getting some of these positions? #business #accounting #internships #resume-writing #evaluating-resumes...

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rozelle Nov 29, 2016 704 views

how much money does a high paid lawyer make a year

because i have a lawyer and looks of it he seems rich #college-major

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rozelle Nov 28, 2016 1044 views

HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU BECOME A STOCK BROKER?

My name is Rozelle it ben my dream to become a stock broker or a lawyer. I want to become a stock broker, because i love new way of learning how make my money double, or help people show them its a better way to flip there money. #law #math

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Gillian Nov 14, 2016 2860 views

Are there engineering majors out there directly related to animals?

Animals have always been a huge passion of mine. I would love to know if there are any engineering majors that I can study that can lead me to an engineering job that involves working with animals. #engineering #civil-engineering #biomedical-engineering #animals #women-in-stem...

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Nick Nov 01, 2016 869 views

What are some ways to network yourself?

I'm new a new student and want some helpful tips on meeting the right people people. #networking

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anyah Nov 01, 2016 881 views

when taking nursing classes how many years of college do it take

i want to in the future be a nurse and taking college courses. #nursing

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Maria Oct 31, 2016 2600 views

What is the daily life of an industrial engineer like?

I am considering the engineering field since I found my calculus and math courses to be interesting. I am not very fond of physics though and am stronger in other sciences (biology and chemistry). I was told about the job of an industrial engineer I would like to know what it is truly like when...

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Maria Oct 31, 2016 898 views

What are some specific fields within biology or biochemical engineering that are currently lacking in positions?

I want to go into the medical field and major in biology. As of now I like everything in Biology and science and would like some help in narrowing things down. There are so many specific fields related to this category which I could choose from and I would like to know which one society is...

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Daijah Oct 31, 2016 891 views

Do all majors have internship and study abroad opportunities?

I was wondering for a specific major would an internship opportunity be available at ease or would I have to go looking. Also does each major have a study abroad opportunity? #college #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #college-recruiting

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Daijah Oct 31, 2016 985 views

Is it better to attend a 2-year university than a 4-year university if you're unsure about college?

I haven't decided yet, what type of school I would like to attend and I haven't established how I would pay for the college. So I was wondering if attending a two year university first is better. #college-admissions #college-bound #college-selection

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Gillian Oct 29, 2016 1068 views

Being a woman in STEM, what is expected of your work life to be like as a civil engineer?

I have constantly been told that there are more men in the STEM field than women, and as a woman, it would be more difficult to communicate with my coworkers compared to being able to communicate with them if I was a man. I was told that I would be surrounded by other men who would not take me...

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Gillian Oct 29, 2016 872 views

What is typically expected in a work day for someone that is a civil engineer specializing in structural engineering?

Growing up, I have always been told that as a civil engineer, you either draw bridges or perform math calculations to make sure the bridges are able to successfully stand. However, what is it REALLY like in a typical work day? Do you work on indoors computers? Do you work outdoors at...

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Sedona Oct 29, 2016 1025 views

Which college provides the best programs for both science and teaching?

I am interested in both biology and education, so I was wondering which colleges or universities (preferably Northeast) have the best programs for these two careers. #science #teaching #biology #education #ecology #environmental-services #evolutionary-biology #biology-teacher

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Sedona Oct 29, 2016 1110 views

For those interested in pursuing a career in ecology and evolutionary biology, what types of jobs are available that involve working in the field with real organisms?

I have always been very interested in biology and animals, so when I discovered the ecology and evolutionary biology major at most prestigious schools, I thought it would be perfect! However, I know that I am a very hands on learner who would prefer to be out in the environment as opposed to at...

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Rachel Oct 29, 2016 768 views

What companies might be interested in hiring mathematics majors?

I'm interested in pursuing a mathematics major. #mathematics

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Rachel Oct 29, 2016 777 views

What employment opportunities exist for mathematics majors?

I'm interested in pursuing a major in mathematics. #mathematics

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Tyler Oct 27, 2016 824 views

Recommendations on colleges for prosthetics and hands on learning

I am highly involved with prosthetics as a senior but I do not have the strongest grades from my freshman and sophomore years, which are restricting me the top schools for biomedical engineering like Penn and Tufts. What Should I do? #college #biomedical-engineering #prosthetics

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Tyler Oct 27, 2016 1900 views

What are the different paths I can pursue for prosthetics

I am certain I will be pursuing prosthetics throughout college but I am not sure the differentiation in paths #engineering #biomedical-engineering #prosthetics

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mean Oct 27, 2016 1342 views

What are the jobs related to business information systems?

I really want to know about it. #business #business-management #business-development #web-development #business-intelligence #microsoft-office #websites

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Tyler Oct 26, 2016 1010 views

Does anybody know what the specialty is when the aerospace engineer designs the engines for the planes?

I want to design the engines for aircraft but don't know what area I should specialize in. #engineering #aerospace-engineering #aerospace #aeronautics

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Tyler Oct 26, 2016 1107 views

How did you become an Engineer?

In more detail, I would like to know what degree you were going for and why it interests you, as well as how much scholarship money you received and how you got it. I would also like to know if being an Engineer is worth carrying a bunch of stress. One more thing, if you could redo things in...

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