Career questions tagged academicgrowth
What summer programs is good to get into college?
I am a highs school student
How to get a job at 13?
I am a 13-year-old looking for jobs in STEM. I could also just be shadowing, an intern, a helper/assistant, or something else that is working. Paid or unpaid.
How do I know whether or not I am in the correct major? What do I do if things change??
I am attending Texas A&M University in Fall 2026. I plan on entering general engineering and pursuing a major in mechanical engineering.
What is the best way to decide on a major for college?
I am a high school senior and I am struggling to decide what to study in college. There are several things I'm interested in but don't want to waste money while I'm figuring things out.
How do I know I'm doing enough to get into grad school?
I'm graduating fairly early (I am 20 years old and graduate this spring) and I'm just worried that I don't have enough work/research experience to get into a program.
What are subjects to review in order to ensure that im ready for Aerospace engineering?
Im currently in my senior year of highschool and will be attending Penn state in the Fall semester for aerospace engineering, i've never been too great at math at least i feel im not where i want to be, but im prepared to study and get tutors to ensure that im capable for my degree.
What is the BEST way to study for main courses?
Tips to help study.
What can I be doing over the summer to further help my academic goals in engineering and college as a whole ?
Internships, College Prep
How does one improve their studying techniques?
I feel like I can never get into the flow of studying, I always feel just a little bit distracted and I feel like that holds me back from doing my best when it comes to my courses.
What is the major difference in studying for college versus studying for high school courses? #fall25
Incoming freshman for the fall 2026
What are chemistry internships looking for if you don't have any experience in a lab to offer?
I'm applying for internships for the first time, but this will be the first of my actual lab experience (outside of required course material). How do I work with the experience I do have, and what experience would be most valuable?
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.
How often do people change their majors and future plans?
I feel like I've always had a different idea till I decided to study business, but I'm afraid it may change again. Is this common?
What are the best ways to get scholarships while in college?
I have been applying to many different scholarships for many months now and have so far heard nothing back from any of them. Are there any tips for standing out in scholarship applications? How can I balance this with college workload as well?
What is your favorite study method?
Mine is the Feynman technique. I like it but I'm always wanting to expand my methods. #Spring25