Windsor, Virginia
Do home schooled students have as good a chance of being accepted to colleges as kids in traditional schools?
I am homeschooled and I read once that some colleges are skeptical about transcripts from home schooled students. I worry about being accepted because my ACT score isn't great.
#homeschool
Do colleges care more about a good GPA or a good ACT score?
I have a good GPA but a low ACT score. I've looked at a lot of school websites, and my ACT score is lower than the low range of students they accept. I worry about being rejected because of the ACT score. #worriedaboutgettingin
How competitive is the career I'd like to go into?
I would like to pursue my dreams of becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner but I am scared of actually staying committed to it because If its too competitive I'm worried I will be jobless once I graduate from college. #psychiatric-nurse-practitioner
What are the best ways to save money in college?
I'm asking this question because I already know when I graduate I am going to have debts to pay off so I would like to start saving so by the time I graduate I already have some funds to go towards paying off the debt. #savemoneylivebetter
What is life like at NC State University?
I am interested in NC State University, and will be taking a tour this spring with my class. I am wondering what the experience is like there. #University #college
Can you describe the day in the life of a museum curator?
I am a prospective history major wanting to become a museum curator or archivist. I am wondering how life is as a museum curator and what the job is like. #museums #history #career
What are some of the major differences between colleges in america and colleges overseas (particularly Europe)?
I'm trying to decide where I want to study
#study-abroad #college
Are SAT and ACT scores more relevant than GPA and overall grades when it comes to college admissions?
Since a lot of high schools weight their GPAs differently, and since SATs and ACTs are standardized, I was wondering which aspect makes more of a difference when applying to colleges.
#testing #SAT #GPA #college #college-admissions
As a educator, how do you make sure to effectively communicate to each student?
I know all students learn differently, especially students with special needs. For future reference I am curious as to how does one make sure that you communicate effectively with each student, so that they all learn and understand. #special-education #being-an-elementary-teacher...
Are there any classes that a teacher would recommend that a prospective teacher take?
I am asking because as a student we have a list of classes that we should take as education majors to graduate, but I always wonder if there are any classes that a future educator should take that is not in the set list of classes that students take. Classes that would help out even more in...
Which is more important when looking for a job, college GPA or Interships in your specific field?
When a company is looking to hire somebody, would they put more weight into college gpa, or internships that somebody has had that is relevant to the job? #scholarship #internship #gpa #college #student #business #ceo
Would it be more benificial to earn a minor in communications rather than a minor in computer science
I'm a Business Management major and have aspirations of becoming a CEO on day. With technology becoming a growing trend in today's society, would communications or computer science be a more beneficial minor for a possible CEO of a technology/technological sales company #future #ceo #technology...
Better relationship with Advisor?
I want to interact with my advisor better. I know going more to their office is a way to do that but I'm not sure what to ask them about. What are some general topics that would spark communication? #academic-advising #college-advising
Summer Campus Job vs Summer Course ?
I'm a freshman and I am having trouble deciding if I should stay on campus and do a summer job or go home and do summer courses to later transfer to my college for credit? What are some factors would you use to help pick a choice? Also, what experience did you have your freshman summer break...
Do you have to know things about websites if you want to be a graphic designer?
I don't really understand and like learning things about websites if it doesn't have to do anything with graphic design. Learning about websites should be learned if you want to be a web designer and not a graphic designer. #websites #graphic-design #design #information-technology-and-services
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