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Deana Jul 14, 2017 2951 views

Clubs vs Internships Freshman year of college

I'm an incoming freshman for this fall, and the college I am attending has so many opportunities. To the professionals and former college students, I wanted to ask: is it more important to get involved in clubs and organizations my first year on campus, or should I be pursuing more professional...

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Bridget May 30, 2017 1083 views

If undergraduate university does not matter, why am I being disregarded and overlooked in the job field and MBA admissions process?

I attend a fairly new, medium size, public state university. I have a 3.94 GPA and a list of involvement and service hours. I want to apply to MBA programs in about a year (after graduation,{grad. Fall 2018}), but I am wondering if the admissions officers will overlook my profile because I...

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Bridget May 30, 2017 1108 views

What are some jobs for majoring in Finance?

What are some possible occupations with an undergraduate degree in Finance #college #business #finance #entrepreneurship #hospital-and-health-care #corporate-finance

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Bridget May 03, 2017 1877 views

The Ivy Leagues based on small class sizes, interactive learning

Please rank the ivies on the quality of the academics, in this specific setting please consider: the size of class, interactive learning, case studies, Professor vs TA, teacher-student engagement, Professor accessibility etc... #college #professor #university #academic-advising #ivy-league...

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Paajcha Julie Apr 30, 2017 1559 views

LinkedIn profile: Tailored towards a certain profession or master resume?

The reason I am asking this question is because I've seen a number of profiles on LinkedIn that seem to be master resumes and others that seem to be tailored. Recently, I have been starting to use LinkedIn more often and fixing and editing my profile. Does it depend on how you use LinkedIn?...

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Bridget Apr 29, 2017 1733 views

When getting into an MBA program, which is more important: College GPA, GMAT score, Experience?

Which holds more weight in the MBA admissions process #business #graduate-school #mba

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Deana Apr 26, 2017 10281 views

Master's in Public Administration vs Master's in Social Work

I plan to get my bachelor's degree in social work with a focus on community organization and nonprofit managment. I want to work with nonprofit programs and government programs in the future, and I would on e day love to start my own nonprofit organization. Would it be more beneficial for me to...

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Paajcha Julie Apr 22, 2017 2679 views

Is it appropriate to add work experience in a place you weren't officially employed at in your resume?

My parents own a grocery store, and when I was a young child, I would help by doing simple tasks such as putting away shopping baskets, aiding cashiers with bagging groceries, and bringing shopping carts inside the store. I also worked at the deli section when it first opened and took orders...

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Emily Apr 15, 2017 1019 views

Are Ivy Leagues REALLY worth it?

Although there is already debate regarding this around the country, I decided to bring the discussion here. Is going to an Ivy League and/or prestigious school REALLY beneficial to one's career? #college #undergraduate #ivy-league #entry-level

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Bridget Apr 14, 2017 3476 views

Are CLEP tests a pass/fail scoring system?

is it a pass/ fail test #college #university #college-credit #clep-test

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Bridget Apr 11, 2017 1109 views

Which ivy league school is most accepting of high achieving transfers?

Ending my second year with very competitive near perfect college GPA, looking to transfer to more academically focus school. Either a small liberal arts college or ivy. Open to other choices also with suggestions #college #higher-education #college-applications #academic-advising #ivy-league...

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Bridget Apr 11, 2017 1960 views

What are some Liberal Arts Colleges that would accept transfer credits/ courses from state school?

Very interest in transferring to a small, liberal arts college for individualized and though probing courses. Currently finishing my 2nd year of college a medium sized public state university. My current major is finance. Please comment if you would like more info the the courses that I have...

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Paajcha Julie Apr 06, 2017 1058 views

What are some possible occupations that involve cultural preservation?

I recently graduated with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology (that's one major) and currently live in Japan. Living in Japan has given me many opportunities to visit sites of cultural and historical importance. I've always been fascinated by the history of each place and have thought of...

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Paajcha Julie Mar 23, 2017 1326 views

How do you reconcile between following your passion and choosing a career that can support you financially?

Hello! I am a recent college graduate (got my BA), and I've been recently doing some deep soul searching in terms of life purpose and mission. There is a part of me that wants to go straight for things that I'm interested in but at the same time, I do want to be practical and be in a...

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Bridget Mar 07, 2017 2982 views

Which Ivy League school is most accepting of transfers student?

I am considering transferring universities. I have an excellent current university GPA, many service hours, and involvement in a few organizations on campus. My current university is not a good fit socially and I do not like the location and atmosphere. Looking for a place where others are...

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Bridget Feb 25, 2017 1162 views

What are some grad schools that offer a Master of Finance degree?

Looking into graduate school and starting a list of possible graduate schools that offer a Master of Finance degree. #finance #higher-education #colleges #masters-degree #mba #corporate-finance #business-school

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Bridget Feb 25, 2017 1237 views

What are some job possibilities for a Biotechnology major?

Biotechnology is the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc. So creating new drugs and testing them for results of the strategic genetic changes? Which...

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Bridget Feb 24, 2017 1363 views

What are some companies that apply the Six Sigma Management Quality technique?

Would like some reference to companies that use this calculation for their processes. #production #operations-management #manufacturing #quality-control #quality-management #six-sigma

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Bridget Feb 24, 2017 1336 views

What is a Roth IRA?

Please explain what it it, why it is used, and compare it to other similar but different methods #investment-management #investing #saving #taxation #income-tax

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Bridget Feb 24, 2017 1591 views

What type of things does a CFO do?

What is the CFO in charge of? What are the specific things he/ she would look over? What are some typical requirements? #finance #management #ceo #corporate-finance #cpa #executive-office #cfo #financial-reporting

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Bridget Feb 24, 2017 1073 views

What type of things are the on GMAT test?

Give some examples?

What are the best ways to study the topics?

Break down the test into segments and explain each using own experiences. #business #management #graduate-school #testing #mba #executive-office #gmat

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Bridget Feb 24, 2017 1401 views

What are the differences between Finance and Accounting majors?

What is the differentiating material and curriculum that makes the distinction?

A compare and contrast/ pros con list would be appreciated #business #finance #accounting #cpa #analytics

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Bridget Feb 22, 2017 1551 views

When applying for entry level jobs while still in college/ recent graduate, do employers care about GPA?

I work really hard and have a 4.0 GPA in college as a full time student, some kids that I talk to say that GPA doesn't matter in the real world. I am asking a professional, does a high GPA show for an excellent work ethic and intelligence? #management #resume #interviews #college-jobs #hiring...

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Deana Jan 15, 2017 1109 views

What are the negative aspects of graduating from university early?

I plan to attend the University of North Texas in the fall. After going over a course plan that I found for my major, social work, I realized that I will not be spending 4 years there. I have accumulated enough AP and dual credit hours to graduate in 3 years if I take 15 hours each semester. My...

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Deana Dec 07, 2016 1524 views

What does a first job represent?

I'm a high school senior looking for a part time position as my first job. Should a first job like this be focused on whatever is available, or should it connect to the career I want to pursue in the future. For context, I want to work as a macro social worker in the future, but there are few...

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Deana Dec 07, 2016 947 views

What is the best way to get into writing articles?

I want to begin submitting my writing to independent zines and magazine style websites that feature writers, but I do not know where to begin. Do you have any advice on where I can find people to write for, as well as how to become a better writer? Thank you! #journalism #writing...

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elizabeth Oct 29, 2016 980 views

How hard is medical school?

I've heard that medical school is really hard, is that true? I know it requires work, but how much? #medicine #surgeon #medicine-education #doctors

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elizabeth Oct 29, 2016 872 views

What is surgery like?

I think I want to be a surgeon and I wanted to know what performing surgery is like. Is it fun? Hard? As rewarding as it seems? #surgery #surgeon #general-surgery #doctors #cardiac-surgeon #plastic-surgeon #spine-surgery #oral-surgery

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tyler Oct 28, 2016 1275 views

how could someone get a head start on computer science?

I'm just curious how I could get a jump on the skills needed #science #computer

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tyler Oct 28, 2016 1698 views

computer science

What does a day in the life a computer scientist look like? #science #computer

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