Career questions tagged academicplanning
AB or BC for math?
Do colleges really care about the difference? Is it worth it to take the harder path or should I stick with something more manageable? Thank you so much!
What are some good AP Honors classes to take as a sophomore?
What are some good AP classes or even Honors classes that could help me with my GPA?
Can you rely on your college counselors for the majority of your schedule, or is it important to be self-reliant and research specific classes that are crucial to getting your degree ?
I am a high school senior who is committed to going to community college. I watched a lot of videos online where upperclassmen talk about their experiences going to community college and building their resumes and CV's to the point where they could transfer to a University of their liking. However, I don't know if my schedule is something I need to worry a lot about in terms of making sure everything lines up for the University I'm looking to transfer to.
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
How do I know which classes are equivalent at different universities for transfer planning?
I am a high school senior, and I want to estimate class equivalencies, but because of different numbering systems, it is hard to determine this. I am particularly looking at taking a year at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, then transferring the credits to the University of Florida, but they do not have any transfer agreements. How can I estimate this to plan my schedule without specifically asking for an official transfer agreement for each class? I am planning specifically on starting my basic science classes (general chemistry, statistics, coding, microbiology), but some of them have various versions, and I don't want to waste my time and money. I would appreciate any guidance!
What can I do as a college student to increase my chances of getting into veterinary school?
I will be attending West Virginia University in the fall and I want to know what type of classes to take or activities to participate in to make myself the best candidate for vet school as well as how to get internships.
What are the main classes that are required in order to get a bachelors' degree in electrical engineering? #Spring26
For extra context, I plan on going to Western Carolina University in the fall of this year. I will be a freshman.
How do I decide my major when I do not know what I am 100% passionate about? #Spring26
I am 18 and wrapping up my senior year in high school. I have yet to decide my major because I have many interests. I am leaning towards business, partly because I am most exposed to it by being part of a family business. I don't know how to tell what is right for me.
How does Cal Poly SLO compare with Santa Clara?
I am a 12th grade senior who was admitted to Cal Poly SLO and Santa Clara University who is about to major in Computer Science and is also interested in Economy and Political Science. Between SLO and Santa Clara, which school is stronger Computer Science, the subject I want to major in? Which school is better in Econ and Poli-sci, which are the majors I might minor in? What are the strength of these two schools and what's their weakness?
What is the best minor to choose for art majors?
What is the best minor to choose for art majors? My drawing professor strongly recommended business as a backup minor, but I've also been recommended some kind of STEM minor as well.
Can I balance having multiple minors as a freshman in college? How fast can I get an internship with my major?
I am an active senior in high school and I am searching for good ways to study during my time at college. I plan to major in Professional Writing at Cedarville University and minor in Creative Writing. I also enjoy reading, writing short stories, poems, dialogues, (and maybe a book).
What do I do if I don't know what to major in, in college?
I'm stuck between different careers to choose.
What should my college and career plan in the future look like?
What should I do to determine which major I should pursue and should my major align with my career? Let me know
What AP courses and electives should I be taking if I want to be a doctor/go to medical-school?
I'm a sophmore in highschool and want to go pre med. I want to take courses to help me get into this field. I need help on what I should be taking, because my school offers a lot.
what is the difficulty of each top stem-related majors ?
tips for a high school junior
What are some classes I should watch out for in business administration?
I asked that question since I heard that there are some classes in that major that are somewhat hard if you're not focused in it.
What are the top factors in deciding on colleges?
Still searching for school
How important is it to know your major as a freshman ?#spring2025
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How did you decide what to major in, and do you ever wish you had chosen differently ?
If you could give one piece of advice to a high school student choosing a college major, what would it be?
If I want to be an aerospace engineer or a physicist is it worth it to get two bachelor's degrees (one in physics and one in engineering) Or would it be better to get one bachelor's degree and one graduate degree??
I am a sophomore in college at a liberal arts school that has the option of a 3+2 dual degree engineering program.
What college should I commit to ?
My options are: Santa Clara University (civil engineering), Loyola Marymount (civil engineering), UCSC (electrical engineering), CU Boulder (environmental engineering), CSU Fullerton (electrical engineering), and CSU Long Beach (environmental engineering). I want to go into environmental technology long-term and have whichever program I do now prepare me well for a masters program. I would appreciate some input!
What classes should I take in high school to better my chances of becoming a doctor?
I am recently choosing some classes for my third year of high school and I wanted to gain some insight from professionals. #doctor #medicine #courses #undecided
What is a good minor for engineering?
I am thinking of majoring in aerospace engineering or any other type of engineering. I hear people talk about minoring in something but, I do not know how to figure out a minor that relates to my major. #engineering #aerospace-engineering #college-selection #college-minor