Career Questions tagged College Applications

After receiving my decision from the university, would I be able to see the amount of financial aid they are offering??
I am exploring the college application process particularly in Texas. I want to know whether we would be able to compare my financial aid offers of all the universities that accepted me?


How much does GPA actually factor into college selections if you plan to major in Hardware engineering?
I am currently a junior in the second semester of high school so I feel as if I it is too late to raise my gpa, I am currently in band and have officer positions in two clubs.

What do colleges look for on an application?
How can I make myself stand out to colleges? Are there any specific activities they like to see on an application?

How do I prepare for college applications?
I am a junior in highschool, and I want to start preparing for when I apply to colleges later this year. Any suggestions?

What does college usually look at in a college essay?
I am about to write college essays for my college applications and would like to know how to make my application seem better than the rest. This will help me in writing my essay.


When applying to colleges as regular decision, do the admissions office wait until all applications are received before choose which students get accepted? How long does FAFSA stay open, and are you able to apply for it the summer before your freshman year of college?
Hoosac Valley High School Senior: Tia Paul Kareh #FALL22 When applying to colleges as regular decision, do the admissions office wait until all applications are received before choose which students get accepted? How long does FAFSA stay open, and are you able to apply for it the summer...


What would the best collages be to get into molecular biology/pathologist? How would you write a collage essay and an application?
So, I am interested in joining the medical field of Pathology or as a molecular biologist. I need some ideas for colleges and how to prepare for essays and applications.

What are some red flags about colleges that I should look out for when visiting and applying?
What are some red flags about colleges that I should look out for when visiting and applying?


Most important thing for college applications
i am a junior right now and i am wondering what is the most important action i need for college applications like extracurriculars, high GPA, sports, good college essay, etc.

What should I consider when applying to colleges? Are there tips to writing a good college essay?
#college-selection #college #college-applications

What exactly does "undeclared" mean when you apply to colleges?
Senior in high school, currently applying to colleges. #college-applications

Do I count as In State or Out of State?
All my life I lived in California. If I attend college in New York for example, then when I apply to Medical School in California, would I be counted as In State or Out of State?
#college #university #medicine #school #career #college-applications #healthcare

What are the first steps in determining a career path?
I am a junior in highschool and college applications are opening soon. #college #college-advice #career #career-choice #college-applications

What things should be considered in choosing the college or university you are going into?
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...

how to create a good cover letter and some sample cover letters too
#college-applications #university-applications

should i study on medicine even if i'm doing bad in science and maths?
#medicine#medicalstudent#future#student #college-applications

With my subjects what can i study with the subjects, English,Afrikaans,Physical Sciences,Life Sciences and Hospitality studies ?
#school #college-applications. I am a high school learner with the subjects, English,Afrikaans,Physical Sciences,Life Sciences and Hospitality studies

What is it like to change your major? In which year did you make the change?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel 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 college life. If...

What helped you pick your college major? If undecided, what is helping you factor into that decision?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel 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 college life. If...

Is it important to tour the campus in person before applying to college?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel 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 college life. If...

What should I know about the college before going into an interview?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel 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 college life. If...

What did you do that helped you stand out and get accepted to college?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel 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 college life. If...

what are colleges that accept 3.5 average gpa
#college-admissions #gpa #college-applications

Do you have to have a certain GPA to play football in collage?
well im 15 i love football i want to get through school and hopefully have a fair chance to play football#BallingfaJJ #college-applications


What extra-curricular activities can I do (during the pandemic) to standout on my college application?
I'm a junior in high school who is starting her college journey. I'm interested in studying English, Philosophy, Business, and Computer Science. I've been trying to study how to trade stocks. #high-school #day-trading #collegejourney #finance #college-applications #extra-curriculars