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I have always wanted to work with kids and though some might not see this as a good way to I like the idea that I would be able to help children with my work. I have researched social work and have picked to either become a social worker at a school or hospitality or work for CPS. Though I know...

As a senior in high school, I've reached the point where I have to start applying to colleges. But I don't know what I want to do with my life. When I first came to the U.S, all my peers seem to be ready for college and already know what they want to do in life. It still scares me that my...

I am currently looking for careers I can pursue after high school and my main question is how do I become a vet tech? What is the best university for this career? What courses do I need to take and can somebody explain how the courses work? And my final question is does it require math? I am so...

Hi, I am Chau, an international student studying in a US high school. I am currently a senior, and I am still confused about what major I should go to in college. I started discovering my major when I was a sophomore, there are Criminal Psychology/International Relations/International Law....

I am currently working in healthcare administration looking to pivot my career to creative directing. I have no clue where to start. I have interest in musical theater, production design, graphic design, and creative writing.

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I think I've decided on becoming a dentist, but I'm not sure what major I should choose. I've heard that it's best to choose something related to your career, but I'm not sure about that. If that's true, what majors do you recommend/think will be good for my career?

I would like to become an Imagineer- should I major in Engineering/Architecture or something that has to do with arts/design?

I want to attend a college that suits me, and I love so how do I ensure that I pick the right one?

I would like to major in graphic-design, but I'm not sure where to begin. I love sharing the various content I create as an active social media manager for multiple clubs. Fortunately, my school provides a multimedia design course, and I'm wondering how I may advance from this point. As a high...

What are the best carrier majors in civil Engineering. I am a student aspiring to venture into civil Engineering. It could be confusing sometimes to choose a major in Engineering Due to the fact that they’re varieties of field to major and right now I don’t know if I should major in structures...

I'm a senior in high school and I think I've decided to do something related to psychology. However, I heard that psychology doesn't involve much math beyond statistics and I think my skills lie in conceptual math like calculus. Any recommendations for my next course of action or major?

I'm currently a junior in high school and a dual-enrollment student with my local community college. We did an assignment in the CC where we needed to plan out how exactly we would transfer to a four year university. When doing so, I was looking at the college I would like to go to and in their...

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I'm looking into becoming a dentist after college, but I'm not sure what major during college is best. Google has given me a bunch of mixed reviews and lots of different answers. Do any dentists have any advice?

I want to go to an Ivy League college. What can I do to give me a better chance at getting in, and earning scholarships?

I would like to go into the medical field and become a doctor of some sort. My top choice is a pediatric surgeon or a children psychologist. I do lots of clubs and play sports.

I just want to make the right choices for me and realizing my choices were too broad and that I needed to be very specific with what I want to pursue in my career path I want to start thinking about these choices now so I can meet the criteria for my college though I am undecided as of now.

Hi! I'm currently a community college student who will be graduating with their associates this upcoming December. I started off as a Nursing major but after taking some classes I've decided that my over goal is to become a Lawyer. I need to start applying to transfer schools soon but I do not...

How can I become a better actor? Acting makes me happy and it lets me explore how others think and feel. I also can’t afford much because my family is poor so I also want to get better so I can get a scholarship to a good university.

I been asking a lot about college applications and I'm still not sure if I want to reveal my real life story or choose something safe - yet unique to stand out. My unweighted GPA is a 3.3 while my weighted is a 3.7. I haven't done any extracurricular until my junior and senior year due to...

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I’m a high school senior in Oklahoma and want to go to college for fashion marketing! What are the best colleges for that field?

Hi, I'm a highschool student and I'm trying to apply to the PLME for brown. I have a 1230 SAT and 25 ACT. I have a 4.7 gpa weighted and 3.84 nonweighted I am the ASB President and board member for the Interact Cub as well as the president for the Orthodox Club. I volunteer at the hospital and...

College tips for high schoolers.

How do I get into the college that I want?

I have many subjects/fields I am interested in and I can't narrow it down. What if I did an interdisciplinary/design-your-own major? Will that look okay to employers?

How do I begin? I am a teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Stephen F. Austin University. I am looking for a change in careers, and want to pursue my dream of being in the...

What are the least convenient careers to study in the future, with the arrival of artificial intelligence?

I am interested in the biotech field and hoping to pursue bioinformatics track.

any advice at all?

I am a just graduated high school student, and I want to become an optometrist. I personally don't have great vision and use glasses everyday of my life, which has caused me to get interested in the study of the eyes and to then want to go to school for optometry. After high school, I am...

I want to know what requirements I must achieve in order to live my dream of helping unite families and bring peace to immigrants

Summary: I like quantum mechanics and how it relates to chemistry and of course, physics, but pure math also captivates me. I’m having trouble deciding between three majors. The majors are math, physics, and chemistry. For some background, I am a rising freshman in high school. I have...

9th grade I was in Principles of Architecture, 10th- Graphic Design, and 11th/12th- Interior Design 1 & 2. I have the knowledge, but getting the experience hasn’t been easy.

Is it common to be incorrect about what major you think you will stick with? Also, when people do switch majors, is it usually to a similar field? Wondering for the future!

I’m a high school student and I don’t know what career path I want to pursue. But I would like to get to know the majors and at least want to have some in mind so I can do research and get ride some so I can pick a major.

I was wondering which profession is better and can help with better opportunities. I need to start preparing early and figuring out what to do since it is complicated being a current seventh grader, almost eighth grader, figuring out my career.

I am a first generation student with no money and no financial savings. I would like to know for everyone how was school for all of you? How much did it cost? What would be the starter kit for university?

I'm asking as a student who has just completed junior year(4.52 gpa and top 13%, 1560 SAT) A secondary question would be whether I would be able to get into a biomedical degree as I have a background in comp sci with (AP computer classes..) but a weaker background in biology/health-related...

I'm not so sure what major or what university would be best for me! Currently I have average grades but I think I have below average extra curriculars. I really want to go to UCLA for their design media arts BA, but UCLA is such a reach school, I want to open up my horizons. currently im a...

Hi I would like to be a dermatologist so if I take the following classes in college would I be able to get my degree in the 4 years of college? Biology – 2 semesters with lab Physics – 2 semesters with lab General chemistry – 2 semesters with lab Organic chemistry – 2 semesters with lab...

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I'm a junior in the High School of American Studies, and I'm trying to decide what major would be right for me. My interests include history, statistics, sociology, and a few more. I'm looking for a major that can combine my interests and feel fulfilling. I was told politics and economics seem...

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For context, my parents are insistent that I go to Northeastern University, as they're obsessed with acceptance rates. It's 34,000 without federal loans, which is quite outrageous as we are broke. They're insistent that they are able to afford it yet even if were not, I'd rather not spend that...

in college can I study pediatric nursing or do I have to take math...science...? Sorry, my English is not good. I want to go to college but I don't know if in college you have to take all the classes or just what you want to do in the future

Is applying for colleges more of a lead path for everyone, or does everyone experience something different when it comes to college, how do I know what colleges I could be eligible to get into?

Im confused on which classes will benifet me the most and get me the furthest in regards to this career choice, i know i want to take pre-law which is provided in two different majors like sociology and integrated literary arts, but i dont know what the best choice would be. #spring24

Ultimately I would like to become a university professor and teach a class on how to have positive approaches to conflict resolution. Which degree will help me be a qualified candidate?