Career questions tagged college-applications
Given that I have limited time before submitting my UCAS application in October, would you invest that time in learning Python?
I'm applying for undergraduate Neuroscience (/Experimental Psychology at Oxford) programmes and want to make the best use of the months I have left. If you think Python is worth prioritising, would you recommend focusing on a recognised course or certification, or would it be more valuable to build one or two small independent projects that demonstrate practical skills? I'd also appreciate recommendations for courses or certifications that you think would genuinely strengthen a competitive UCAS application, rather than simply adding another certificate.
What is the fastest way to get leadership roles/recognitions under 2 months?
I need 5 recognitions and 5 leadership roles for an application I've been eyeing for an MBA. What I can only do is volunteer in orgs for social media or anything they are in need of help. I am not in uni anymore. What can I do? How can I reframe this? Will anyone be willing to review my resume or career history? Does the recommendation letter person's "authority/title" matter? Also, currently actively seeking internships first before before jobs because I lack the experience and practical skillset. But I feel like I'm lowballing myself, considering I do have some experience, but it seems that the " unpaid internship" is too heavy for one person (marketing + analytics).
Whats the best way to be considered for the Houston methodist MLS program??
The Houston methodist MLS (Medical laboratoy science) program is considered competitive. So, I was wondering what could help me stand out during the application process.
What makes an applicant stand out to colleges? #spring26
I've applied to a large selection of colleges, but didn't get accepted into as many as I would've hoped/predicted. #psinrg26
What are some extracurriculars, pertaining to medicine/research, that would make me stand out to top colleges?
For context, I am currently a junior in high school and looking to apply for universities soon. Right now, I am a member of NHS, HOSA, Student Council, FCA, and FCCLA. I have a passion project where I have a team of 6 peers where we word together to gather unexpired, usable medical supplies from clinics/hospitals to distribute to low income areas in my city, as well as host fundraisers and drives for these supplies. This summer, I will spend three days a week at Washington University working (unpaid) at a Rheumatology lab and two days a week shadowing a doctor. I am also a state representative for a student-led nonprofit organization that teaches youth about the importance of CPR. I have worked two summers as a life guard and winters as a ski instructor. Is this enough for top colleges, and if not, how can I really strengthen my application extracurricular wise?
How can I stand out when applying for colleges, internships, and jobs?
I want to be able to build a strong profile that catches the eyes of recruiters, and managers.
What are some things you put on your resume/graduate school application that you think really elevated your chances of getting in?
I'm. current freshman at the University of South Carolina and want to know what I should want to do to make myself stand out as an applicant to PT school. Any tips would be appreciated!
“As someone who wants to go to college but is unsure about which major to choose, what can I start doing now—academically and outside of school—to build a strong college application and also make sure I’m choosing a path that will lead to a stable and fulfilling career?”
“I’m planning to go to college, but I’m still unsure about what major to choose because I have interests in different areas and I’m not sure which one would lead to the best long-term career for me. Right now, I enjoy subjects like math and reading, but I don’t have much real-world experience to know what those careers are actually like. What are some specific steps I can start taking now—both in school and outside of school—to explore my options, build a strong college application, and make a more confident decision about my future?”
How can I ensure I'm a competitive student for veterinary applications even though I'm doing my first 2 years at Technical College#Spring26?
I'm a senior in highschool and my mind is really set on vet school, I've been working in a clinic and undrstand the field but I always question my academics. How can I ensure I'm competitive enough with good grades, how do I know when I should re-take a class? What helps you be successful in hard classes like physics and calculus? #Spring26
How should I present my college application??
Do I start listing all of my outside of school activities to colleges and mass brag? Should I be humble and not go there? How should one present themselves with college applications.
How much of a deciding factor should weather be for my colleges?
I'm a high school junior so I started looking at colleges, of course; However, since I'm from and have lived in San Francisco for my whole life, I haven't actually experienced any weather that is below 40 or above 80 degrees F for 95% of the year. Because of this I'm curious as to how important weather is for picking a college, and for those who already are/have been at college, how important was the weather when you picked for you?
How would I answer the supplementary questions for my magnet high school's applications?
I am currently applying to magnet high schools in my area. Is there any advice for answering the supplementary questions for my applications, and for the entire application as a whole? How to answer likely questions, how to tell a story, how to stand out, grammar, word choice, etc? Anything will help.
Advice for student interviews?
I am currently applying to magnet high schools in my area. Is there any advice for interviews, or maybe the entire process as a whole? How to answer likely questions, how to be confident/calm, how to have stories that you can use for the interview, etc? Anything will help.
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?
How am I balance both my school assignments and my college applications Also what are things I should know before going to College?
Hello, my name is Summer. I am 18 years old and just now started to work on my college applications. I'm very nervous and stressed managing both tasks. Please someone helpp!
How to let go after submitting college applications?
How do I let go after submitting my college applications? I'm so stressed about them but there's nothing left to do except apply to scholarships (most of which should be need based from the actual school I choose). There's nothing left to worry about but I'm more stressed than when I was applying.
What qualities and experiences are colleges looking for in an applicant #fall25?
While applying for colleges, I would love to know what exactly colleges are looking for to better prepare my application. #fall25
When I ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation, what should I give them?
What are they going to need to write a letter of recommendation
How do you write high quality supplementals for college applications ?
Hello everyone! I'm a high school senior applying to a lot of colleges with a lot of supplemental essay question! How do you write high quality supplementals for college applications?
How can I keep my motivation to do schoolwork senior year of high school?
I've been constantly working on applying for scholarships and enrolling in college. Because of this, I've lost all my desire to do schoolwork for my senior year. Further, all I really want to do is work on scholarships or sleep. Any advice?
Should I apply to any universities now if I want to be enrolled in 2027. When is the best time to apply for 2027 enrollment. Also how can I be eligible for scholarships especially in Australia. I'm from Zimbabwe and want to study in Australia
I'm currently doing Grade 12
What do I do if my essays keep getting detected using AI for my college application ?
Hello! I'm in the midst of writing my college essays. For some reason, I'm running through AI detectors and it's saying all different responses (5%, 29%, 60%, 100% etc) when I wrote them out myself. I also got reviewed by other mentors while I was writing it. I'm scared that my application will be flagged for AI. What do I do?
What do colleges really look for in an essay? How can I stand out in my application, other than grades? What are the most important qualities admission officers look for?
Im currently a senior going through the application process.
How do I pick between two really good colleges that both have different pros and cons ?
I was wondering if any current college students can tell me the most important factors or factors they wish they looked into when picking a college.
How many SAT should I report on Common App?
It's almost time! I took the SAT a total of 4 times, but my superscore came up in one sitting. I was planning on reporting just one, but then the preview pdf shows how many times you've taken it. Should I just report 1 or all 4?
I am a 10th grader currently and I am looking at colleges like Caltech or Georgia tech for after highschool and get a PHD in bioformatics to include my love for math and science . I have done one math competition so far and am currently working on a science portfolio for Regeneron Talent Search I even started my own math Club at my highschool. However I had a rough start freshman year, but will have a 3.8 by the end of this year, so I don't know If I have a chance at all. What are my chances at achieving my goals, or what am I missing?
10th grader math comps science talent search bioformatics
How do I show that I'm dedicated to my volunteer work and not just doing it to "look good"?
I'm a freshmen in high school and have been doing a lot of volunteer work specifically with senior citizens and helping elementary students with reading/writing. I'm honestly passionate about this and think it would be good on a resume/application but everything I see/hear says that colleges don't care much about stuff like that because they believe your only doing it to look good. How do I show I'm actually dedicated to helping my community?
What do I need to join to make my college/scholarship applications stand out as a freshman? I want to become a lawyer or a nicu nurse/Rn?
my question is what do I need to join to make my collage application stand out as a freshman and any scholarship out for freshman to start saying for collage I want to become a lawyer if not an nicu nurse/Rn
What is considered good to get into a top 20 school?
I'm about to start high school, and I basically already know what i want to do with my life. Yes, I know that's unusual at my age haha. I am really hoping to go to a great school to major in psychology! So far, I have been figuring out a lot of clubs, sports, volunteering, and other extracurriculars I want to do in school. I plan to do the following: -Soccer -Track -FCA -Key Club -Volunteering at local animal shelters -Getting a job, also possibly at a animal shelter -Band/Jazz Band/County band -Peer Buddies -French -(Hopefully) Student Ambassador -And anything else that might interest me that I could fit in! As for grades, I had maintained a 4.0 throughout middle school. I plan to take 3 honors courses next year (which is the most we can do), and hopefully some AP's once I get into 11th. Our school doesn't allow us to take any until we are a junior, unfortunately. I am curious if there is anything I should change or add to this list to get into some better schools in my future. One that has interested me a lot is going to UNC at Chapel Hill, and also UPenn. I know these are some pretty tough places to get into, so I will have to put in the work. Thank you for taking your time to read my question, and hopefully I will get some constructive criticism out of this to consider!