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Hamid Aug 30, 2016 785 views

How do I sign up for scholarships?

I am a junior in high school. I am perps ring to apply to colleges next year and want to know how to sign up for scholarships. #scholarship

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Hamid Aug 30, 2016 1241 views

What opportunities are there to volunteer in central New Jersey?

I am a junior in high school. I am looking for places to volunteer and help out. #volunteering #volunteer #volunteer-management

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Karen Aug 29, 2016 1399 views

How do I apply for scholarships?

I am going into my junior year of high school and I need to start preparing for college very soon. My family isn't well off and so I will definitely have to take out student loans in order to pay off my college debt. I am not too familiar with how scholarships work. My brother is 4 years older...

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Karen Aug 29, 2016 1018 views

On average, how many colleges should I look into applying to?

I am currently in my junior year, a crucial time for many high school students around the world. I have to focus on keeping my grades up, while studying and taking the SATs. This is also the time I have to start applying to colleges and then hoping that they would later accept me as one of...

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Karen Aug 29, 2016 1068 views

How can I expand my knowledge on colleges I will potentially be attending?

I am going into my junior year of high school, a big year for many students who are planning to attend college after graduating. I have to study for the SATs, take the SATs, start applying for scholarships and to colleges/universities. Before I start applying to colleges though, I would like to...

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Karen Aug 29, 2016 1040 views

Is it smart for me to do Cross Country in high school?

I am a junior in high school and am about to start my second season of Cross Country in a few days. When I decided to sign up for Cross Country my freshman year of Spring, I didn't know how physically taxing it would be. I've had a few friends who did Cross Country that last Fall, but I didn't...

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Karen Aug 29, 2016 9083 views

Should I go on and take AP Spanish in high school?

I am a student going into my junior year of high school. This upcoming fall, I will start taking a Spanish IV Honors course for the whole year. Compared to Spanish I (which I took in middle school) and Spanish II (which I took my freshman year), Spanish III has been relatively harder. There is...

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Karen Aug 28, 2016 1455 views

What do you love about your job?

I am a high school student who has seen both the best and worst of many individuals' careers. I have seen people take up their careers, only to end up struggling to keep up with them. Lately, I haven't met many people who are happy doing what they do. Individuals have their own circumstances...

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Karen Aug 28, 2016 967 views

How does a teacher progress in his or her field?

I am a high school student thinking of becoming a teacher. In my 16 years of life, I have figured out many of my own qualities. One of my qualities is the fact that I like moving up ranks. I don't like staying in one field while watching others move up to become more successful individuals. I...

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Karen Aug 28, 2016 934 views

What characteristics are needed to become a teacher?

As a high school student, I need to begin considering career options for the security of my future endeavors. I have always wanted to become a teacher, but I am not sure if I hold the right qualities that a teacher should have. I want my students to think that I am enjoyable, but I want them to...

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Karen Aug 28, 2016 833 views

What kinds of workers experience the greatest success in the field of education?

Although I am only a junior in high school, it is critical that I start thinking about what kind of career I would want to pursue. Ever since I was a little girl, I've always wanted to be a teacher. I would gather all of the little kids that would come to visit and read books aloud to them. We...

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Karen Aug 28, 2016 1013 views

What are some career opportunities that are located in the Greater New York City area?

I am a student going into my junior year of high school. I live around the Greater New York City area and was wondering if there were any job opportunities that I would potentially be interested in taking up in the city. I know the business/economic side is booming in that region of the world...

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Karen Aug 26, 2016 1000 views

How do you stay organized as a high school student?

I am a high school student going into my junior year of high school. Looking back, I seem to always be unorganized with tasks that have to be done. Instead of setting my priorities before doing other work, I tend to pile on the less important jobs, leaving me to struggle to complete the rest of...

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Karen Aug 26, 2016 865 views

What are some ways I can make my junior year of high school less overbearing?

I am a high school student going into my third-year of high school. As you are no longer a newbie in high school, you would think that it would be easier to handle both school and the rest of your life since you should have gotten the hang of things already. Unfortunately, it only gets harder....

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Hamid Aug 24, 2016 1137 views

How hard is it to get accepted to UC Berkley and what gpa and SAT/ACT is required or normally accepted?

I am a junior in high school. I am looking to apply to colleges next summer and just wanted to get a heads up to see what I was aiming for. #college #university #berkeley #uc

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Hamid Aug 22, 2016 1013 views

What are the best colleges for business and for expanding networks other than the Ivy League schools?

I am currently a junior in high school. I will be applying to colleges next year and just wanted to get a heads up to see what I'm aiming for. #college #business #university

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Hamid Aug 22, 2016 7875 views

If you were to go back to high school what would you do differently?

I a junior in high school. I wanted to get advice from a college student or even a professional in the market. Since I always hear people say that if they were to go back they would have done so much better I want other people's opinions on what they would have done better. #college #university

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Hamid Aug 22, 2016 1037 views

What specific fields are there in business and what is the outlook for a business major?

I am very interested in economics and business but am not sure what major I want to specify myself to. I'm a junior in high school. I know still have time to decide but I want to have a general idea of the different majors. #economics #buisness #corporate-finance

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Dana Aug 22, 2016 1320 views

Dental Hygiene?

I really want to be a dental hygienist. But I want to go to a 4 year college as I feel like that is the best option for me. Most schools in my state do not have Dental Hygiene as a B.S, only an A.S. Is there an equivalent major I can pursue (like BioChem) and then go for a year or 2 long...

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Karen Aug 22, 2016 777 views

What are the benefits and detriments of going to a college/university in your state in comparison to attending one out-of-state?

I am in my junior year of high school and am on the search of the college of my dreams. I am planning to attend a university in Pennsylvania because it is not too close and not too far from my home state of New Jersey. I am getting a bit tired of my current city location and think it will be...

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Karen Aug 22, 2016 1094 views

Is it better to go straight into working, whether it is a full-time career or part-time job, or really take time to find yourself after college?

I am a high school student currently in my junior year. I was wondering what the benefits of obtaining a job right after college would be and how it would compare to taking a break to try to find what you want to do with the rest of your life. #college #career #career-choice #job #after-college

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Philip Aug 15, 2016 2134 views

What made you decide that you wanted to choose entertainment as your career?

There are so many careers to choose from, and I know specifically for me I can do a whole lot more. And because I'm also choosing this path I would like to know why so many people choose this route aside from my reasoning. #entrepreneurship #career #entertainment #career-choice #career-path

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Philip Aug 15, 2016 1160 views

How long after entering the media/entertainment career do you start to see success?

I'm a very anxious person, and when it comes to entertainment I love to see the excitement and the demand people bring forth for continue. Not everything that is being marketed is going to be main streamed right away, so I just wanted to know how long would it usually take, on average?...

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Karen Aug 15, 2016 1194 views

What is it like to pursue a teaching career in another country?

I am a high school student currently interested in taking up education as a future career. It was a difficult choice to pick this career path because although I always wanted to be a teacher, my father refuses to allow me to take up a low-paying job. I decided to look into teaching outside of...

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Karen Aug 13, 2016 1201 views

How difficult is it to pursue a career in another country?

I am a high school student born and raised in the United States of America. Recently, I have been interested in possibly working abroad. I know there are many challenging factors to consider when looking to work internationally, but I would specifically like to know what they are exactly....

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Karen Aug 12, 2016 969 views

What are some careers that are currently in demand?

I am a high school student getting ready to head off to college in the next two years or so. I am always wondering about a financially stable career and so I think it is incredibly crucial for me to choose a career path that is going to be in demand for the next 30-40 years. If possible, let me...

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Karen Aug 12, 2016 1810 views

What are some new careers that are going to arise in the next 10 years or so?

I am a student going into my junior year of high school. I understand that new careers are always being developed and am interested in what kind of careers will emerge in the future. Right now I am considering different career paths for me to take, as I am soon going to be graduating and...

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Karen Aug 08, 2016 1026 views

How should I start preparing for college?

Following my previous question, I would like to know how I can prepare for college. I am a third-year high school student who is indeed outside the loop of college preparation. I am wondering how I can plan ahead and what I can do to make it easier for me to apply to colleges. What are the...

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Karen Aug 08, 2016 914 views

When should I start preparing for college?

I am going into my junior year of high school in the Fall, anxious that I am another year closer to college. I know it is best to start preparing for college as early as possible, but when is early? I don't want too have to suffer later on and struggle to get all of my applications in. Should I...

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Karen Aug 08, 2016 1921 views

How can I pursue a career that does not assure financial stability in the future?

I want to ask this question on behalf of some of my friends who are struggling with the same situation. These particular friends are unimaginably talented in the things they like to do. For example, one may excel in art and another may be superior in music. As you and I may know, finding work...

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