Career questions tagged highschooltocollege
How can I submit the best possible recommendation letters to colleges like UC Berkeley?
I have just received an email from UC Berkeley asking me for some recommendation letters. I'm not quite sure who to ask for those. I asked my internship supervisor, and she'll write me one. For the second one, I had this tecaher i had a good relationship with, but she retired and just has a regular email, not the SFUSD email. Does it matter that I send this request for the letter even though she doesn't have a school email? Will college admission officers see this wierd?
What to choose between Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering?
"I'm a 10th-grade student trying to choose between Mechanical Engineering (MechE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) for my future major and career. My priorities are: 1. Job stability and financial security. 2. Working in metropolitan or tech-hub areas (I want to avoid being trapped in remote industrial zones, which I've heard can happen in MechE). 3. Flexibility to pivot across sectors throughout my career. 4. A focus on building sustainable and environmentally friendly machines and technology(something I'me very passionate about), which both fields seem to enable. The reason where I'm having the most trouble deciding is my own preferences. MechE sounds familiar, working with tangible things and building stuff sounds fun. EE sounds a bit scary, for that matter, along with a bit arbritary. But I blame that on my lack of knowledge and am trying to fix that too. But, if there are any professionals who could give me some insight into : 1. What it’s like to study and work in MechE vs EE 2. Career opportunities, flexibility, and financial/job security in each field 3. How realistic it is to work on sustainable technology in each discipline 4. Any advice for someone trying to discover their passion in engineering (if you can recommend any articles, videos or even online courses to get an idea or introduction to the mentioned majors, I'll be very grateful) Thanks a lot in advance.
What should be my steps to become a Machine Learning Engineer?
Hello, my name is Daniel and I'm heavily interested in AI, that I want to make it part of my career! I know that I have to really focus on math and learn Python well. I would just like some other opinions/help for what I can do to get into MLE as my career. Also, I'm planning to get into CS major at UW (I'm still in my senior year at Highschool taking College courses that include Java and Math). Thank you for reading!
What should I do if I want to do pre-med for college but I also want to do ballet? I have never really done ballet though...
Ever since I was young I have always been interested in doing ballet but due to financial issues I never could have. I also really interested in doing pre-med but I don't think I'll be able to do ballet. What do I do?
What is the best business career path for me?
I am planning on majoring in business related field. Do well in school and my favorite class is math. One hobby I have is playing baseball.
What are the best studying tips?
My name is Jack, I'm a senior in high school and I was curious as to what kind of good studying tips can I use when I am in college? This would mean a lot to me in the near future.
Best study strategies and advice for an incoming engineering major?
I am a high school senior planning to major in Electrical Engineering in college. I want to start build good habits now so I can make college a little bit easier. What study techniques work best for engineering students, especially for math, physics? Are there specific routines, tools, or habits you wish you had started before your freshman year? I am also looking for general advice on time management, staying organized, and avoiding burnout during the first year of college. Any insight from current engineering majors or professionals would help.
What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
Hi, I'm a high school senior planning on majoring in mechanical engineering next year. What qualifications do businesses looking for mechanical engineers emphasize or look for when conducting a job search?
Best study tips and methods for new bio majors!
What are some of the best ways to study for a biology major? I'm currently a senior in high school and for college I want bio to be my major! While I am really good at biology, I know college is quite a bit different, so if you have any tips let me know!
What is something I should know that would give me an edge compared to other starting engineering students?
I am turning 18 years old on December 10th, and I am a senior in high school. I plan to go to college and earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am avid when it comes to my education. I have a 4.0 GPA and I am ranked 6th in my class of 394, but none of that is to brag—it is simply to show I am dedicated and that I care about my education. I wanted to ask this question because I do not want to be clueless when entering college. I am the kind of person who wants to be ahead of the game and able to help others around me. I am also asking because I know there are smarter, more experienced people who can give me access to things they wish they had known as upcoming engineers. Asking questions similar to this before, I heard about familiarizing yourself with modeling software before entering college and getting a high-powered computer; however, I do not know if I can financially. Also, I would like to thank the people who reply. Your time, effort, and advice will be greatly appreciated. I can't wait!
What is the most important thing in your dental school application?
Also, how do I go about studying for the DAT? If I struggle with math, what should I study for the quantitative reasoning portion of the exam?
What are the necessary steps to take when starting your own real estate business and how do you start taking the necessary steps?
I'm a senior in high school taking college classes in business management. By the time I graduate high school (class of 2026), I will only have one semester left to complete my associates degree.
What is the best studying strategy to manage your time, stay focused, and actually retain the information you need?
I am currently a senior in high school, applying for scholarships when I start my freshman year at Walla Walla University in Fall 2026. My goal is to get a bachelor's degree in social work and become a clinical case manager.
What are some classes I should watch out for in business administration?
I asked that question since I heard that there are some classes in that major that are somewhat hard if you're not focused in it.
History Teachers: How do you stay current with new research and developments in history?
what are the sources you use to get most of your knowledge of history? 10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.
what would i expect when i go to college for education?
I am now a senior and have also received my first college acceptance letter !!!! What do I expect when I go to college? What will my schedule look like?
What College would one suggest for a warm-blooded forensic junkie?
Hi! I'm a high-schooler looking for good colleges in the warmer states to major in CSI forensic and criminal investigation, have any suggestions?
What helped you be successful in college as a Collegiate Athlete?
How were you able to take your experience as a College Athlete and apply that to your professional life post grad? I am a graduating high school senior who will start college in the fall as a Collegiate Softball player. I would love advice on how to make the most of my college experience.
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How can I expand on electrical engineer at a young age ?
I want to become an Electrical Engineer but I don’t know what step I should take to get there early on. I am currently a sophomore at a New York high school.
How hard is it to start a career in civil engineering?
I'm a senior in high school and about to attend Seattle University to pursue a degree in civil engineering. How challenging is it to start a career right out of college? #college #engineering #career
What's college life for engineers?
I want to become a Techincal Engineer but I'm not sure about academics. For example what classes do I take? How tough are those classes? How many years in college total? #engineering #colleges #technical-engineer
What is the employment rate for students who major in Mechanical Enigneering?
Im a high school senior and I want to know before taking up this major in college. #engineering
What kind of careers can you pursue with the different types of engineering?
I am a high school senior who wants to major in engineering at college. I am not sure what kind of engineering I want to do, so I would like to know what kind of careers are possible with the different types of engineering. #engineering
What are the different jobs a person can do in Forensic Science?
I'm currently a junior in High school. I am somewhat interested in Forensic Science. However I don't have enough Knowledge of what are the different jobs within Forensic Science. #science #forensic #criminal #justice