Warrenton, Virginia
What should I do during the summer before my freshman year or during my freshman year of high school to have a strong foundation for college apps?
Hello! Thank you so much to anyone who answers my question(s)! Interested and open to anything. Also, one of the reasons I'm asking because my parent is because my parents are thinking of wanting me to graduate early.
Should I take the SAT or ACT or both? When should I take them?
I'm a rising freshman and I've already completed math classes up to Algebra 2. However, the reading and comprehension part is not my forte. I'm wondering if I should take the SAT/ACT in my freshman year or not, and if I should take both.
For my freshman year, should I take AP Precalc AB or BC? If BC, should I take Multivariable Calc & Lin Alg or just AP Stats for my junior year? If I take AB, that means I will most likely take Calc BC in 11th grade, which doesn't sound too appealing. The idea is if I'm taking BC, I could directly go on to Calc BC for sophomore year, so I could have my 11th grade year easier and just take AP Stats instead. However, I'm just worried it will be too much to handle.
I'm currently a rising freshman and I've taken all previous math classes before.
What classes are highly reccommended for me to take in high school if I most likely would major in business?
If possible, please list out clearly the specific classes I should take for each grade. I am in 8th grade, rising freshman.
What can I do to build on my resume as an 8th grader?
What can I do to build on my resume as an 8th grader? Hello! My name's Neil and I really need help. I'm in 8th grade but I feel like I am kind of falling behind on the whole resume thing, so I was wondering if it's possible to get internships as an 8th grader for Business Administration or...
When should I get a mentor? When should I become a mentor? I am in the middle ground of having valuable skills, but I do not master everything in my professional career.
When do I become a dedicated mentee? When do I devote time to mentoring someone? When do I take experience to a team and rely on group learning and not give it a formal title? I have a nice set of skills I would love to share but I don't have a great outlet to share them. I am by no means a...
I keep hearing over and over that it is important in one's profession to have "AI skills". I understand how AI is going to change the work force in the future, but what particular AI skills are important to have?
So far I am a SME with AI computer hardware, networking and infrastructure. I have built an agent at home, used few shot tuning on a generic LLM, and did a resume builder and mock interview on it. I have a small prompt library that I keep at work and at home, slowly expanding to making skills...
For professionals currently working in data science or data-driven roles: what has been the most difficult part of bridging the gap between technical analysis and real-world implementation, especially when working on issues that affects communities at scale?
I am a biracial high school senior from Burke, Virginia, heading to Stanford to study Data Science & Social Systems.
How do you optimize the search for valuable job experience?
Between internships and actual jobs, how do college students balance school while looking for experience that is relevant, enjoyable, accessible, and/or well-paid?
What are the Best Ways for a Pre-Med Student Interested in PM&R to Gain Meaningful Clinical Experience before Medical School ?
As a current college sophomore transitioning into my junior year, I'm interested in pursuing a career that combines neuroscience, medicine, and social impact because I see healthcare as a bridge between wellness and justice. I have gained experience in lab/research settings, but I'm less...
With regards to personal branding. What aspect of personal branding do you look at most when reviewing a candidate or employee? What should shine and what should be avoided?
Starting my professional life in the 00's, there was never a need for personal branding unless you worked for yourself and had a particular skill. Now it seems to be almost as important as a resume. From me starting out professionally with employers saying "you may not want to get a Facebook...
What is advice you would give someone entering their first year of college in engineering ?
I am pursuing a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and was curious on what someone would recommend to be successful. What are some good resources, or general tips that you wish you received when you were a student?
How to deal with the mental stress and demand that college requires its students to have?
I am currently a high school senior who will be attending a 4-year college come fall. I have dealt with stress before, however, when it comes to stress induced by school, I always seem to have a harder time coping. College is a huge commitment, both financially and mentally, so I want to go...
How do I figure out a career path with no goals or specific ambitions in life?
I took a gap year earlier last year due to burnout from my freshman year of college and decided to transfer to a local community college to complete my gen eds in Fall 2026. Since then, the only thing I've done is find a job and look for scholarships. Even then, most scholarships are...
How do I build my content into a personal brand people actually want to follow along with?
I recently started an Instagram account
Other than posting consistently, how do I navigate today's algorithm so that I reach a target audience and help grow my page.
I have been a technician for thirteen years. Tomorrow you walk into work and I shake your hand, I'm the new guy at your job. What forward qualities would you want to see from me in your work environment?
I have worked mainly on electrical, HVAC, and enterprise IT equipment as a technician. What qualities would you want to see me have in your work environment? I am hoping for answer from professionals in fields not related to the work I have done. Which skills I might have would be a match for...
What kind of supports are available to help incoming college freshmen prepare themselves academically and socially to transfer to a more prestigious university? #Spring26
Specific contacts, books/websites, etc.
Anything helps! Just looking to get started, hoping someone out there will have some more information on this topic.
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How should I organize my classes if Im trying to major in Psychology for counseling? Can I do that in the standard 4 years?
I am trying to go into therapy for at risk youth and felons, and Im not quite sure how I should get there
Is the process of going to college, med school, residency, etc., worth it, or is a safer career option a better decision financially?
I am a High School Senior, and have always wanted to be a doctor. I am struggling to decide between my state school (UMD), which is much cheaper, and UNC. At UMD, I would study engineering, giving up on my dream of becoming a doctor, while at UNC I would study biology on a pre-med track. #Spring25
Mid career professional asking younger educators and professionals what I should know about the changing workforce and job market.?
What do you want someone in their 40's to know about the workforce and job market, how to be prepared for upcoming changes? What changes might I see that I wouldn't expect? What are some skills I may not have now that I may need? Asking because in the next ten years entrepreneurs and educators...
How do you know which clinical opportunities are best for medical school applications and how do you find these opportunities?
I am going into my freshman year of college
What are some study and time management tips for someone planning on majoring in architecture or interior design?
I know that they can be demanding majors, with students often feeling that they don't have enough time, so I want to make sure I can work hard and have good time management skills as well. Thank you!
How can aspiring visual artists or animators build a sustainable career and maintain originality as AI becomes more influential in the creative industry, and what skills should they focus on to stay competitive?
I’m a student interested in pursuing a major in visual arts or animation. I enjoy drawing and creative storytelling, and I’m considering a future career in the animation or digital art industry. However, I’ve been seeing a lot of discussion about how AI is starting to impact creative fields,...
What should I do the summer after high school to prepare for college as an engineering major?
As someone who is an incoming college freshman planning to study engineering, specifically aerospace engineering, what should I know going into the school year and what should I do to prepare?
#Spring26
How do you find out what you will major in? What are the advantages of going to college as undecided as an incoming college freshman
What are the risks you need to take to dual or even triple major. I am going to college undecided and I have a wide range of interests and I am really overwhelmed by what the future holds. I am passionate about math and biology; however, I really don't know how to utilize my likes into an...
What are some common mistakes that prospective employees make?
I am currently in my Senior year of high school and hunting for jobs. I have gone through several interviews and so far, I have not landed a job.
How should I determine my double major/minor as a prospective Government major??
As a prospective government major at William and Mary, would it be wise to include a major or a minor in business? My thoughts were that an additional focus in a slightly more technical field would make me more competitive and add job security, and I would love some additional insight into...
How can I best manage my time in order to manage being a nursing major and being a D1 rower, or is that simply not possible because both will take up so much time?
Nursing is such a time consuming major and I want to row D1, but I just do not know if that is feasible.
How do small-town romance authors use social media to build a readership before their first book launch? #Spring26
I am a communications student working on my first romance novel . I am looking for advice on balancing brand building with my creative processed which platforms are most effective for the romance niches. #Spring26
How do you know which field of study you want to continue in Photography for?
I've been having trouble in finding which field of study fits me for photography, because I'm really good at landscape photography and portrait photography, but it's a little hard for me to choose just ONE field to commit to. Any tips to minimize my wide variety? Has anyone just randomly...
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