Career questions tagged high-school
High school is the foundation for education. If you are fortunate enough to know what career you want to do, high school can be a great place to start to learn more about it. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
What careers similar to graphic design can I pursue?
I am a sophomore in high school and was initially pursuing a career in graphic design but I may not be satisfied with the salary of working solely on graphic design. What other careers similar to graphic design or requires graphic designing skills may better suit me that has higher salary on average? I've heard marketing or ux design may be better options
As an early high school graduate, how can I pay for my agriculture degree without going into debt ?
I will graduate right after turning 17, but I am worried that graduating at a young age, I will not have enough money to fund my degree. I have held a steady ranch hand job for 3 years, however, only make minimum wage. I plan to go to community college to finish my associate degree and perhaps eventually transfer to a larger school for my bachelors. Even with this plan I may not be able to afford it.
How can I prepare myself for the difficulty and workload of a rigorous out-of-state university when transitioning from a small town high school?
I am a senior in a high school with only a handful of advanced and AP classes available. The university follows the core curriculum and I am interested in majoring in history and criminology.
, Is it a good idea to take a gap year so fill out scholarships and work to get money or should i just go to college and get my degree
How should i continue with my senior year, Is it a good idea to take a gap year so fill out scholarships and work to get money or should i just go to college and get my degree and pay off student loans? I am a senior in high school and have not filled out a lot of scholarships and do not know if i have enough to go to college. I am also interested in the neuroscience field. I am also rethinking what college i want to go to.
Finance careers?
Does anyone know areas in the finance field that helps impact the community, while earning a high income? I'm good at math so I've considered going into the finance field, but I only know jobs like becoming an account, and i'm not really interested in software engineering. My view of finance careers are very limited, so I was wondering if anyone had any other ideas.
What skills are necessary to become an engineer?
i want to go to college after high school. I want to study electrical engineering. i would like to know how the process is going to be like when I start college.
I want to learn more about finance & economic, what resources are there?
As a high schooler, what podcasts, books, YouTube channel, etc do you recommend I should watch? I want to learn more about the skills or the thought process that economists have. What books or podcasts about stocks are digestible for high schoolers?
Advice for medial career.?
How do I know what medical career I want? I'm in an early college high school and I have to decide by July. Any advice?
Are these sufficient enough classes for my career interests?
How is everyone? Hello, Y'all I have a question. I am an aspiring doctor who is a freshman in high school. My current High School course plan includes these classes I have a choice in taking (not English): 10th Grade (Algebra 2 A, Chemistry A, Government+Economics H, Marketing A, IB Physics A). Junior year consists of these (IB Pre-Calculus A, IB History of the Americas H, IB/AP Biology Year 1, IB Business Management, AP Chemistry H, and Health Care Technologies 1 A). Lastly, my Senior year consists of (IB/AP Calculus A, IB 20th Century Topics, IB/AP Biology Year 2, IB/AP Advanced Physics 2 H, and Human Body Systems A) Are these solid enough classes if I do well to get into my dream schools? The University of Michigan and the University of Florida? I plan on taking all the available exams to attempt college credit. Thank you to everyone who helps and responds!
How can I get a head start in Real Estate?
I’m a junior in high school and unsure of my career path, but I would like to know a bit about real estate because I am likely to choose econ or business as my major.
What resources do you recommend for preparing for the SAT?
I will take the SAT soon, and just wondering how and where I can get resources to better prep me when I take the test.
im a junior in highscool what should i do today to get ready to be cop?
if i would to start geting ready today what is the best thing to do
How should I write my college application essay?
I'm currently a junior and I want to attend an Ivy League, but I don't know how to write my essays. People say to find something unique that only can happen to me, but I can't seem to find it. I applied and submitted my Questbridge Prep Scholars application, but I feel that my essay isn't good. I've seen those essays on social media and they all seem unique and heart touching.
Where can I find BDR/SDR internships?
I am a 18 years old European who is on his last year of high school. When I graduate high school I want to find a remote BDR job so that I can move to the US. Anyways I need to find some internships now that I am in Europe so that when I will be looking for full time positions I will be able to get them. I already got an interview set up with a US a company on LinkedIn but I really want to maximise my chances. I have a CRM blog with 120 articles and a bunch of experience with my own digital marketing projects, I have 160+ connections on LinkedIn and all the necessary software certifications. Can you tell me where can I find BDR internships for this role now that I am still in school. If those are unpaid it would be just fine I just want some experience. Also i will go on a school trip for 4 days on Eastern Europe while attending high school for 30 hours a week. Can you tell me if I can find it and if it’s feasible for me to find one? Possibly with a US company…
How can I prepare myself for business school?
I am still in high school but I want to know how I can prepare myself for the business field. I am in 11th grade with a 3.48 GPA and I have consistently kept good grades.
Getting a double major in Psych (BA) and Fashion design, any advice?
I'm thinking of getting a double major in Psychology (BA) and Fashion design. I am currently 17 years old, a Junior in high school, and have a GPA of 4.1 weighted/3.76 unweighted. Do you have any advice? Any programs or community college classes you would suggest? Colleges with good programs I should apply to?
How can I find a part-time job while being a junior in high school at the age of 16?
I'm currently 16 a junior in high school with no experience at any job but soon I'll be a senior. So I've decided I want to have a part-time job.
What do you recommend I should start doing as a Junior in high school?
I want to attend a 4-year university and decide where to really set my goals to be successful, looking for advice.
How can I check about internships if there are no posters in school?
I want to be a voice actor but I rarely see anything that involves any type of acting for experience (high school level)
Do you recommend high schoolers to complete courses with or without a certificate ex.Harvard.edu?
Hi, I am not sure how to jumpstart being ready in my desired career as a high schooler. I want to learn the hard skills of my current career goal, data science/ analyst. Hard skills would be like SQL, Python, data analysis, and more. Are free courses from top universities helpful for highschooler?
Does PLTW's programs (Biomedical and Engineering) benefit my resume for college?
I have been taking PLTW (Project Lead The Way) all through middle school and now in High School. I would like to know if its worth taking or if I should focus more on the AP classes.
what are some extracurricular ideas for someone with interests in psych + bio?
what are some things i can do to start building my college app around an interest in psych + bio? [extracurriculars, competitions, etc] i’ll be a rising sophomore this summer + i’m scared i’m not doing enough to stand out to colleges in the future 😰 any advice is appreciated <3
What is my dream?
I am a junior in high school, I don't know what to do, feel really lost.
How do I move forward in life?
I'm at a point in my junior year of high school where everything about college, career, and life feels way too serious. I honestly don't know what to do with myself. For some reason, there seem to be too many options after high school, and I'm not even sure where to start with college applications, where to apply, what to write, or what to consider. I feel stopped in my tracks. For some context, I'm not depressed, and I have a vague idea of being in medicine, my grades are alright, and I have decent extracurriculars. I just think I'm following some kind of formula. Now that I'm at a point where I really have to think for myself and what I want, it's overwhelming.
What good Extracurricular examples should I try for?
Since it's now closer to my senior year of high school, I still have some time to do extracurriculars to help me improve myself for college. I did a few, but I don't know what type of them looks good on it. Any suggestions?
is there anything I can do at the age of 17 to become a real estate agent at 18
I am a 17-year-old taking business classes to become a real estate agent in the future, but I want to get my license at 18 and start working afterward. What can I do as of right now get my dream job.
What should I do as a freshman in high schooler who intends to major in marketing with the ultimate goal of doing sports marketing?
I already am involved in my school's DECA classes & club; as well as running socials for a local sports team, as well as my own & I am working on getting an internship.
I want to be rich and have so much money online ?
Grade 8 and have money to help my family When I'm on school so my family can be so happy and I want laptop for school to study my Homework at home be happy
What are some things I can start doing now that will help with a future in radiology?
I'm asking this question as a sophomore who wants to go into radiology, I want to do everything I can to prepare myself so I know what to expect for my future.
why is the death rate for underwater welders 15%?
I'm doing a school project and i need to know why it's so high to help add info to my essay.