Career questions tagged college-admissions
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Do I need to attend a top college and have a high GPA in order to be successful in the medical field?
I am currently in high school and pursuing microbiology and medicine. I am unsure as to whether or not it is worth it to stress over grades. #medicine #microbiology #biology #science #microscopy #college #college-admissions
How many hours of classes should I take per semester?
I am working on enrolling, and I will be a full-time student. I want to take as many gen-ed classes as I can to get them out of the way, but how many hours would you recommend I take? I won't be living on campus, so I don't want to overload on classes, but I would like to get classes done. #student-counseling #college-admission #college-admissions #college-advice
Which SL or HL score is better for college?
Would it be better to have a 7 in SL or a 6 in HL for college admissions? How are SL and HL scores taken into account in relation to AP course scores? #college #college-advice #college-admissions #college-selection #IB #internationalbaccalaureate
What teachers should we communicate with for letters of recommendations?
I’ve always felt that some subjects are noted beneficial than others and have always wondered if the subject that the teacher taught had any influence on colleges choices.? #recommendation #college #college-admissions
Why don't admissions officers tell students why they were rejected?
I have been receiving my college acceptance (and sadly, rejection) letters lately. I understand that admission officers have to read literally thousands of applications but it hurts to not know why you weren't selected for their school. There are students out there getting rejected by their dream schools without any form of closure. I know life goes on and you forget about it but sometimes you can't help but wonder. It helps for future reference and it can lead to self-improvement. All it takes it someone to honestly tell you. #why #collegeacceptance #collegerejection #college-admissions #admissions #admissionofficers #help
How important are AP scores?
I'm a junior that's currently enrolled in 4 AP classes and planning to take tests for each of these classes and one more. However, I don't feel fully prepared for all of the tests, and I'm required by my school to take them for GPA points. Will I be hurt by poor scores? #testing #ap-tests #college-admissions
On my college application, can I list things I accomplished prior to high school?
I am going to apply for colleges by the end of the year. I have a lot of things I can talk about prior to high school because I was an immigrant and I did a lot back then in another country. I hope I can put those on my college application so then the people can understand me more. #college #college-admissions #college-advice #college-recruiting ##collegeapplication
Whats the best way to handle all the college offers received?
I've gotten plenty of offers, some better than others, but i know i can't accept them all. How would i go about denying the others? #college #college-admissions #college-selection
I'm already a senior about to graduate, but what are your best tips for applying or getting ready for college?
I just want to help give advice to anyone out there! #college #college-advice #college-admissions #college-applications
How likely is it for someone to get into a prestigious grad school out of an average undergrad program?
I know people say "if you work hard and keep up your GPA, you'll be just fine," but I would really appreciate a more thorough answer. Are grad school admissions the same crazy zoo that undergrad colleges are? #graduate-school #college #college-admissions
Is it too late to be involved in extracurricular activities HS Junior Year?
I remember when I was just an upcoming freshman at my high school and I was eager to get involved with my school and the community around me. However... I'm getting more and more stressed out on one area where colleges/universities like to see in their applications: extracurriculars. I haven't been doing any extracurriculars, such as participating in clubs or doing volunteer work for almost 2 years. Right now I'm in the middle of my Sophomore year of high school and I feel I should've taken earlier action, and to think it would be weird to just participate in something all of a sudden in the middle of the school year when I should've just done so in the beginning. The thing is that I have been so caught up with my academics that I hardly considered time to do the activities I am passionate about or to even find out on more things that I could be interested in. I've also looked at the application process of the schools I want to get into and by the looks of it, it seems pretty complicating. My dream school is to go to UC Irvine but other schools are definitely worth considering. I just want to at least get into the UCs but the competitiveness is something I'm not ready to endure yet. #college-admissions #extracurriculars #uci
Is the cost of a high ranking university worth it in todays job market
Some Universities will cost families over 200,000. Loans based on this could take 10-20 years to repay. yet many students come out of college without great opportunities. #expensive #college-admissions #college #job-market
How did you decide which college to attend?
I am torn between two colleges. Both are amazing and I have been accepted to both but I can't decide which one I want to go to. #college-admissions
Will colleges ever do away with standardized testing?
Many people, including myself, stress over SATs and ACTs. I believe that these tests never truly show an individual's true potential. SAT and ACT scores can also be the make-it-or-break-it determination of someone getting into their dream college, which is completely unfair. Will the SAT and ACT ever get taken away? #SAT #ACT #college #college-admissions
Are there any problems with entering college in the spring semester?
I've recently gotten accepted to a good college, but with admission deferred to spring semester. Once I get in, I'll be student just like any students, but I was wondering if there were any academic or social problems with not entering in the fall with most admitted freshman. Does anyone have any experience with this? #college #college-admissions
Is it more important to do one thing really well in high school or to do many things?
I participated in music very heavily in high school and so that caused me to have less time for clubs or sports. I'm wondering which option gives you an edge when applying to college. #college-admissions
What would you tell the young version of yourself after graduating high school?
Contemplating my life choices... #school #college-major #college-admissions #college-selection #college #college-advice
What advice would you give to a student applying to their dream school?
I'll be a #highschool senior in the fall! What do you wish you heard earlier in the application process? What did you wish you had done earlier in high school to help yourself get into your dream school? I am head-over-heels for Duke! Any advice to prepare an eager student is much appreciated!! #college #college-admissions
What are some important things to prioritize on applications if given limited space to convey information about yourself?
I've completed my applications but am currently looking to answer this question in the event I need to fill out more college information in the future.#stanford #college #college-admissions
How can I look better for my dream college?
I have the basics such as good grades and extracurricular activities but what else can I do to look better for my dream college. #Stanford #college #college-admissions
When should I accept an acceptance letter?
I have acceptance letters from a few colleges, but I am not completely sure which I should accept. All of them have difference enrollment dates. When is a good deadline to decide by? #college #college-admissions #deadlines
What GPA do UC schools look like?
When applying to UC schools in California, what GPA do the schools look at (i.e. scholastic, weighted, unweighted, etc), because I want to be prepared to take the right classes? #uc #gpa #admissions #college-admissions
Is it hard to get into an MBA program for International business?
Thinking about getting my MBA? #college-admissions
Are SAT and ACT scores more relevant than GPA and overall grades when it comes to college admissions?
Since a lot of high schools weight their GPAs differently, and since SATs and ACTs are standardized, I was wondering which aspect makes more of a difference when applying to colleges. #testing #SAT #GPA #college #college-admissions
Do you recommend getting a degree in an international school?
I'm asking because I'm wondering if the U.S. would recognize the degree when I come back. For example, if I went to dental school in Spain would I be able to work as a dentist here? #international #international-affairs #study-abroad #overseas-study #dental-school #dentistry #dentist #orthodontist #career #college-admissions #college-advice #higher-education #college-bound #college #college-selection #university
Would you recommend graduating early in college if you have all the credits?
My fields of study may require lots of graduate school so is there a way to shorten the time I'm working towards a bachelor's? If so, how? And is that recommended? I really appreciate personal experience and guidance. #college #college-advice #higher-education #colleges #college-major #college-admissions #college-advising #college-selection #college-bound #early-graduation #graduation
What path do you take to become an orthodontist?
Also, about how long does it take? Thank you! #orthodontist #teeth #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-practice #career #career-choice #career-counseling #job-search #career-path #careers #job #college #college-major #college-advice #college #college-admissions #college-major #college-advice #biochemistry #biology #chemistry #dental-practice
What are some tips for excelling on the DAT (Dental Admissions Test)?
#orthodontist #teeth #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-practice #career #career-choice #career-counseling #job-search #career-path #careers #job #college #college-major #college-advice #college #college-admissions #college-major #college-advice #biochemistry #biology #chemistry #dental-practice
What does a day in the life of an orthodontist look like?
#orthodontist #teeth #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-practice #career #career-choice #career-counseling #job-search #career-path #careers #job #college #college-major #college-advice #college #college-admissions #college-major #college-advice #biochemistry #biology #chemistry #day-in-the-life