Career questions tagged academics
What makes a college application stand out?
As college begins to approach for many, building solid applications is a goal most students currently share. What are the best things that can be included in an application? How can I improve my college application?
What are some of the pros and cons to going away for college versus staying at home?
I am currently a senior in high school and have applied to some colleges. However, I don't know if I want to stay home or go away, so how should I prepare for this big change in my life while also considering student life, academics, cost, and finance programs?
If I decide to change my major, how difficult is it to do so Will it extend my time from graduating in four years? #fall25?
I'm will be attending college in the Fall of 2026. I'm curious to know if at some point I want to change my major from psychology. Will I still be able to graduate in four years?
What's one skill or habit you wish you had developed earlier in college that made the biggest difference in your professional success?
I am a senior in high school who has big goals in life. I’m someone who cares deeply about helping others, always eager to learn, and determined to grow both personally and professionally. I'm definitely nervous about entering the next step in my life, college! I am/was someone who loved high school, and I really hope college provides the same "environment" for me.
Hw do you decide if you want to go college level in that sport or if it is time to retire and what does retirement look like ?
Senior '26 here! I have twirled competitively for nine years now, and I'm having a hard time deciding if I should continue in college. On one had it could benefit me tremendously, get me scholarship money, and allow me to keep doing what I love, but on the other it can be stressful and I'm not sure if I should solely focus on school.
how can i stay focused on school work ?
i have trouble staying focuesd on school work
How do I stay focus in terms of carrying my student athlete career?
I'm A senior in high school who's on honor roll and multiple different basketball teams.
How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
Office Hours #4: AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Mark Eagle This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was preparing for life after high school. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #stress #academics #college #careers #family #finances #money #career-search #mental-health #time-management
Any advice for those students who are struggling with their academics, especially those who feel they aren't "smart"?
Office Hours #4: AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Mark Eagle This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was preparing for life after high school. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #academics #grades #gpa #study-skills
Is ROP or Academic Decathlon Team awesome for colleges?
Hey there! So I'm a freshman in highschool right now and I'm planning on joining the Academic Decathlon Team during the Spring. I'm really eager to join because I just adore academic competitions. Do you think this will give me a boost for college since I'm not on a sports team or band? I'm also planning on starting off-campus ROP Medical Careers classes, but I don't if this will help with college and if they will care. #college #doctor #medicine #medicine-education #extracurriculars #highschool #academics #rop
Scholarships, I'm scared
I'm looking into scholarships, but i'm scared that i'm not going to be able to find one. I have seen a number of different scholarships and the requirements seem attainable, but i know that a number of people also compete for them. I'm also scared that i'm going to beaten in the process. Is there anything that could help me sort of stand out or will i have to just hope my experiences meet and surpass the requirements? #scholarships #competition #academics
What should I major in if I want to get a career in aviation?
I'm 16 and currently deciding what college I want to go to and what I want to major in, and I have a strong interest in aviation but I can't find a major that would lead me to a career in it. #college #school #major #aviation #pilot #academics