Waltham, Massachusetts
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What are some summer programs for research I can take?
I’m a rising sophomore, and I am trying to build a good background in life sciences like biology/biochemistry and research for college. I want to apply for top schools, thus I felt it was best to start setting the foundation now itself. Are there any (preferably online, or in the Boston...
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why won't my small business blow up I realized it about a week ago?
I sell bracelets and I made this website on big cartel for me to make money and I have only got two orders from my friend and my uncle
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What to do if you were focused on one job for most of your life but as your growing up, you realize you dont really like the subject needed for the job, and have been told you are good at another subject, but aren't really interested in the jobs available for this "other subject''.?
In highschool, trying to set a plan for the longterm like what ill major in
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Do Ivy League schools give scholarships?
My situation financially, is very poor and I probably can’t even afford an undergraduate degree. I’m aiming for a Biochemistry undergrad at the top schools, do they offer scholarships?
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What classes should I pursue in High School to help achieve my mechanical engineering/business dreams?
I'm currently a freshman in high school but I'm not sure what classes to take and I was hoping someone could help me.
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What are the best online resources for aspiring VFX artists who are on a budget, to learn the fundamentals and go from complete beginner to "job-ready"?
I already have a bachelor's degree in studio art so I am not looking to get into another degree offering program. I am just looking for affordable/free resources to learn the skills/software I need to learn so that I can get a job as a VFX apprentice for some games developer.
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How do I choose my major if I'm passionate about two different things?
I'm really passionate about film and education, but am struggling on which to major in. I enjoy the education class I'm currently in more than the film theory class I took last semester and feel that it's the reason why I feel conflicted on my prospective major, but I also want to become a...
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What are college admissions looking for in highschool students?
What are college admissions looking for in highschool students?
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Help! I’m stuck between Med-School and Law, what do I go for?
I’m a freshman in high school, my GPA is 3.96 and straight A’s. I’m in a Medical Careers club and a Mock Trial club at my high school. This weekend I was in a Mock Trial as the defendant’s attorney in criminal proceedings(aggravated assault and battery charges for juvenile male, 17 tried as an...
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My math midterms marks were terrible(D+ or C-), I’m in my freshman year of high school, how much will it bring down my GPA?
It accounts for 4% of the total semester grade.
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What are extracurricular activities, how would that factor into my college application?
I’m lost on what extracurricular activities are, but I’ve done some research and it talks about volunteering? My aspiration is med school, and I want a great profile for the top universities for my biochemistry undergrad. I have also enrolled in multiple competitions for research and projects...
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I have a low GPA as a freshman, how would that affect my application to colleges?
I’ve newly joined a high school freshman year, straight after moving internationally. But while adjusting, I realized my GPA is terrible for what my aspirations are. It’s a 3.76 unweighted and I’m nervous it’ll affect my application to college in the long run. Any idea how I can help it?
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How do I know if the career I am doing is what I like?
I am majoring in Medical Biology and planning to apply for med school. What certain criteria do you need to get into med school?
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