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
How can I find a part-time job, while in high-school?
How can I find a part-time job, while in high-school, as a rising senior.
Does anyone know any good scholarships to apply to for current high school juniors ?
I have been looking for scholarships to apply to but it has been hard to find scholarships that are for high school juniors. If you are aware of any, please let me know! Thank you.
How should I prepare myself for the Human Resources field ?
I am currently a junior in highschool and I plan to major in industrial/orginzational psychology with a minor in business administration. I want to have a job in the human resources field. Is there any thing I should do or know to prepare myself for that field?
How early to start on college essays and applying for scholarships?
Hi my name is Jason, I’m currently a Junior in high school and I’m wondering how to get ahead in college apps as well as scholarships. Also, I have a GPA of 3.66, and I’m worried whether it is good enough.
Why Is It Important To Go To College After Finishing High School?
The reason I’m asking that is because I’m done with high school and I want to know the reason of why is it important to go to college after high school.
will life after high school be harder?
im afraid that life will be harder, i wanna move from home for personal reasons and im scared that housing will be an issue, what should i do
What is the best way to find veterinary shadowing opportunities?
I am a current sophmore and I attend high school in the NYC area. How should I about connecting with veterinarians in the area to ask them for shadowing?
What would you need in order to become a technician?
I am a junior in high school and tech has been an interest of mine
How can I graduate early?
How can I graduate early if I have 2 math cradits, 2 science credits, no physical education credits, No history credits, and have taken drivers education during the summer? Also Im in the 9th grade.
What should I expect from my classes?
I'm currently in high school and I'm interested in becoming a psychiatrist. I'm going to be taking a half year of psychology and a half year of sociology. Is there anything I should know before going into these classes to prepare myself.
Can someone give me a break down on what all I would have to do to get my BSN after high school?
I am an 11th grader and I am interested in becoming a CRNA but I would like to understand my path after high school such as prerequisites and how my dual enrollment can help to shorten time possibly.
What are the working conditions in a law office?
Im a 15 year old girl interested in law. What is it like to work in a law office, what are your hours like do they feel long? Is the work draining?
As a high school student how do I know what topics are right for me?
I’m currently a 15 year old high-school sophomore and I have various interests in areas related to tech and science. But within these, I’m not really sure what I like specifically so how can I know more vividly what specific part I like?
I am a high schooler interested in math, business, design, and computer science. I am seeking advice because I do not want to go into a career path that I will regret or get bored of.?
I am a high schooler interested in math, business, design, and computer science. I am seeking advice because I do not want to go into a career path that I will regret or get bored of.
what high schools can you learn psychology in
what high schools can i learn phychologhy in
How can I access volunteer activities related to nursing?
Hi, I'm in 10th grade now. I plan to participate in some health care volunteer activities in 11th grade. But I don't know how to access them or the criteria I need to have to be accepted.
Any jobs as receptionist ?
Hey! I am currently looking for a summer job as a receptionist in NYC as a high school student. If anyone is in need of a receptionist for the summer, please let me know, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!
Pros and cons for Physician Assistant as a job?
I don't think I have the drive to pursue an actual PhD so I looked into alternatives and PA happens to be one of them. Any pros and cons I should be aware of?
Is the IB Diploma worth it? Any benefits?
After surfing the internet, I've heard mixed opinions about the IB diploma and its worth. I was wondering if It is worth going into IB and if it has any benefits.
what things helped you achieve the place you are in right now ?
i really want to become a trauma surgeon and graduate with high honors . any advice will be helpful
How do I move my life forward after schooling?
I want to know how to move forward in a way that will be beneficial to me
How do I build my profile?
I'm a 10th grader studying in a village in a third world country. I am currently studying for my O levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and English. I want to know how I can build my profile through online options. What activities can I commit to during high school so colleges seriously consider me? I don't have any extracurricular options at my school and working at local stores or hospitals isn't an option so it has to be online. Volunteering options don't exist here either.
How do I get into one of my career choice How to start? Where to start? Which career would be best for me? What are some better choices than what I have picked out??
I want to either help with Political Campaigning, teach/tutor kids, cosmetology or something with law.
Requirements for architecture or civil engineering?
I’m currently a sophomore in high school, and I’m trying to get a head start in terms of my career in civil or a architecture. I’ve been doing sculpting for 5 years now, but I’ve been told that drawing is also a very important skill. Will sculpting do anything for me in this field? Should I focus more on drawing and developing a portfolio?
What are good internships and research opportunities for high school students currently open?
Hello, my name is Adarsh, a junior in high school student in Bellevue, Washington. I am a very motivated and hardworking high school student who has multiple years of experience in programming with various languages like java, python etc. I believe to be a valuable asset for any company and am trying to expand my knowledge in my passion. Any suggestions/help towards this goal is appreciated
What do I do as a high school sophomore that wants to explore architecture or civil engineering?
Where do I start in my career to explore architecture and civil engineering? (Job shadowing, internship, mentorship) What are some opportunities in New York that I can find for this subjects? (I'm a sophomore in high school)
What is the best way to prepare for pre-vet as a 16 year old sophomore in high school (How to get internships/scholarships/best ap classes to take/other extracurriculars that will get me into college) ?
I am a 16 year old in 10th grade and I'm not sure how to properly prepare if I want to go to college with the intention of eventually getting into veterinary.
What are the best tips and ways to get started in law?
hello! my name is karyssa and i’m a high school student doing online school. i’m currently in 10th grade and my dream is to become a lawyer. i’d like to waste no time and get started on reaching my goal ASAP! what are the best tips for doing so?
Where can I find an available Medical Dermatologist to interview for my Informational Interview?
I am a junior in high school and I need to interview a professional in my desired field of study for my pre-college class project. I am unaware what resources I can use to find an available dermatologist to interview.
How do I know what to do to get a job?
I'm 17 in high school & I've been wanting a job since my sophomore year so I'm trying to get a job for my senior year. I've found options & started taking steps for them(I.e. finding employers with avaliable jobs & emailing them), but I really don't feel prepared enough for it. I discussed with family, friends & teachers, I still feel like I don't fully understand. Especially since I haven't really sat down & figured out a good resume yet (I have no previous work exprience) any advice?
Can I get a job in high-school that is Aviation related?
I live in a rural area and would like to pursue aviation. I want to get into it this year and would like help finding out how. I take an aviation class at my school. Im also interested in Music and Dance.
What duall enrollment should I take and how many?
I am looking to enroll in dual enrollment this summer I am a high school Sophomore currently. I have all A's and want to know what classes are best to take over the summer and how many I should take I can take up to 4. But I don't want to take more then one next fall because I've heard that Junior year is hard. Is that true? When I graduate i want to become a Marine Biologist but I want to save those science courses for after high school. So what do you recommend?
(TW) What are the base requirements for being a volunteer/operator on the suicide prevention hotline?
I’m a freshman in high school who might be interested in joining the suicide prevention hotline but I can’t find any of the training requirements online. Does anyone know what you need to do and how many hours it takes to become a volunteer or an operator on the network?
How do I get my RN degree in high school?
I am in high school. How would I get my RN degree?
Do I have to take Chemistry first before I can take AP Chemistry in high school?
I'm trying to figure out my schedule for the rest of my 2 years of high school. I'm trying to become a Physical Therapist.
Can radiologists do all types of scans? Like MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, etc.
High school student looking for advice
How do I acquire a internship?
I am a 14 year old high school freshman wanting to pursue medicine, I've been planning to apply to a internship to shadow a psychiatrist in my area my Junior year of high school, but I don't how to write a good resume or if my current enrollment classes will prepare me for to shadow a physician. Is there any resume help or class advice to prepare me?
Is there anyone in the Dermatology field available to help me with an Informational Interview project?
I am a junior in high school and I am in a pre college program called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). We are currently working on a project which is a 15 minute informational interview where we interview a professional in our dream field of study. During this interview, I will be asking questions to learn about your job and experiences as a Dermatologist. I am interested in majoring in chemistry to later become a Medical Dermatologist after high school. Thank you!
What are some scholarships that require little to no essay or other type of submissions to apply?
I’m a high school sophomore, I wanted to apply to some scholarships maybe in my junior year. However, I’m not great with writing essays, what are some legit scholarships that don’t required essays or just some writings with questions that are easy to answer?
How do I get seen by more colleges?
How do I get seen by more colleges ? I am a student in high school and I want to be noticed by more colleges but I’m not in any sports or fancy electives, help please. Any advice is super appreciated, is anyone in the same boat as me?
What advice do you have for people in high school who want to be athletic trainers?
What is your biggest advice for those who want to be athletic trainers but are still in high school? Advice on majors? Colleges? Job-Shadowing? Anything else? Any help or answers are much appreciated!
What should I major in if I would like to become a nurse/doctor?
are there specific things I should be doing in high school or college that will lead me closer to my goal?
Can i study anatomy and physiology even though I'm still high school ?
Can i study?
Can i study nursing while im still junior high school ?
I really want to be a nurse and i just want to ask if it's okay
What advice do you have for getting into college?
I want to be able to get into a college but I don't know what can make me more likely to get into colleges.