Career questions tagged academicgoals
Which colleges should I apply to?
I graduated early from a high school in Orlando and spent a gap year pursuing medical education in India. If I was hoping to apply to college near my high school in Orlando which colleges would be best considering my background
What steps do I have to take to become a orthodontics, I Am currently a Dual enrolled student and plan on graduating my AA degree with my high school diploma ?
I will be the first in my family to graduate and go to college so I am confused on the next steps after high school. After high school my next step is go to any university that will benefit me in the future.
Is this too many APs?
I'm an incoming junior trying to take my sport seriously and wanting to expand connection/experiences junior year with of course, locking in. For my schedule I originally put AP chem, AP psych and APUSH. I was considering changing my math to AP precalc considering that I have gotten high A's through highschool math courses-would it be too much to handle?
Can getting a major and minor in the same field increase chances of working in that field?
I will be a freshman at collage in fall of 26 and my major is Nuclear Engineering. I want to work in power plants, so I was planning to have my minor be in the same field, like mechanical or environmental. Is it worth it and will it help me get into the field after collage?
What is the most helpful resource for studying and memorizing for finals #Spring26?
I am a senior in high school, and I want to pass my finals with an A, what can I do to help myself get to that goal?
How do you switch to a bigger university after two years of attending a smaller community college??
I am in 12 grade and I plan to attend Lone Star Montgomery in the fall. I want to do two years at Lone Star and then move to Sam Houston State University to major in Animal Science and get my bachelors degree.
How can the classes I choose today help me reach my long-term goals in life and work?
Are there specific classes I need to take? I'm I going to be behind if I don't get into the right classes? How to find the right classes and steps for my career?
Will the associates degree I earn in high school actually mean I only have to do two years in college to get my bachelors degree? #Spring26
I will have an associates degree in general studies from CWI when I graduate high school. I am trying to earn a bachelors in electrical engineering.
How will I find a research topic when everything sounds so interesting? #Spring26
I'm majoring in Biology, and I'm unsure of what my concentration will be. I also have to write a thesis for the Honors Program for my college, so I'm trying to think about that early.
"How can I find scholarships for health careers that support digital or remote learning"?
"I am a 12th-grade student about to apply for a health degree. Since I live far from major cities, I am looking for financial aid and digital opportunities to study or volunteer in health remotely. Any advice on where to look for scholarships?"v
When do you want to start applying for colleges?
I am in 10th grade.
What is the benefit of the double-major for MIT (humanities and engineering)?
In 11th grade
changed plan any advice?
hello guys how y'all doing and guess whattt I changed my plan it turns out I want to make money after college so my plan is to become nurse first the make money go to medical school and become a doctor done what a short cut. anything you wanna add up?
What AP's should you take as a senior?
Whats fun but also challenging
What subjects in school help prepare you for a medical career?
I am a high school student who is interested in medical. I do science classes like ap biology and honors chemistry. I want to know what classes I should take, what activities or volunteering might help, and what steps I should start preparing for now so I can study medicine in the future.
What should I do for my major?
I like science and engineering
What would be the best job shadow to do if you are interested in math and science?
Hi! I'm lilly, and my school is hinting at us getting our job shadows done by the end of January, but they are not due until the end of my senior year. (I am a junior at the moment.) I was wondering what the most beneficial shadow would be, as I'm interested in math (nuclear, astronomy, and maybe coding and engineering.) What kind of job should I look for?
Request for Feedback on My Motivation Letter for Turkey Scholarship?
Hi everyone, I am applying for the Turkey Burslari / KAU scholarship and I have drafted my motivation letter / SOP. I would really appreciate it if you could give me some feedback on clarity, structure, and impact. Here is my draft: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wHT2B3otW-3F6zDTdQ5nvUrE9HOPLx1g3xCLazi9ggQ/edit?usp=sharing A few things I am especially concerned about: Does it clearly explain why I want to study Computer Science? Does it show my interest in studying in Turkey? Is the story flow and structure easy to follow? Any other improvement suggestions are welcome. Thank you so much for your help!
How do I get a scholarship? How do I know I'm eligible for one?
Thank you.
What do I have to do to become a doctor?
I am a high school student
What should I do if I want to do pre-med for college but I also want to do ballet? I have never really done ballet though...
Ever since I was young I have always been interested in doing ballet but due to financial issues I never could have. I also really interested in doing pre-med but I don't think I'll be able to do ballet. What do I do?
How to plan my dropped year if i plan to major in AI?
After my 2nd year i applied for a scholarship and wasn't able to get it, so i dropped the year to apply again next year . I would like to ask for some tips and skills that i should acquire in this year so my application becomes strong and so my knowledge. I don't want to waste this year doing nothing so suggest any skills that will surely help me get into a good college and also help me in my future career.
What qualities or actions have you seen in past scholarship winners that truly set them apart?
I believe the qualities that set strong scholarship candidates apart are dedication, resilience, and a genuine desire to grow. The winners I look up to are the ones who don’t wait for opportunities—they create them through hard work and consistency, even when life throws challenges their way. They also stay connected to their communities, finding ways to give back and lift others up as they move forward. That’s the kind of student I strive to be: someone who keeps showing up, keeps improving, and uses every opportunity not just for myself, but to make a positive impact around me.
How is the pay for scientific research jobs?
I am a senior in high school. I am interested in running my own lab one day, but I am uncertain about the payout/stability of this career route? #fall25
Why do people choose to go to trade school over college ?
I’m not sure which one I’d rather do. I feel it comes down to passion, right?
How difficult would it be to take biology and psychology
I was deciding on dual majoring, and I kinda want to explore both. I plan on attending Berry college for my education.
When I have doubts about my choice of major, how do I know if they are valid criticisms or irrational?
Sometimes, I look at statistics about which majors have the best results after college.
To anyone who majored in marine biology but started off with the AA degree route what classes did you take before pursuing your bachelors for marine biology? And any internship tips that you may also share! #Spring25
I am currently a Highschool senior who plans on going to a community college for my AA degree because it is more affordable and closer at the moment. I want to major in either marine biology or marine science because it is broader but mainly marine biology.
Are there any tips for getting into Graduate School for Speech Pathology?
I am graduating next year with my undergrad in Speech Pathology and Audiology I was wondering if there were any tips for the best chance to get in. Thanks so much!
How do you decide what major to do for college?
i still haven't thought of what to do for my major.