Jerry Tingstad

Professor/middle school teacher/48 years

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New York, New York

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Amarachi Nov 14, 2025 511 views

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?

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Raleigh, North Carolina

Sophia Nov 17, 2025 457 views

What are some ways to make my essay stand out to colleges ?

What are some ways to make my essay stand out to colleges

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Overland Park, Kansas

Madison Nov 13, 2025 457 views

What is the best way to get internships in college?

I am a female high school senior. I have many career interests in the following fields: international relations, history, English, education, politics, and more. I am a proud and active member of the National Beta Club and the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. I enjoy learning...

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Lafayette, Tennessee

Alana Nov 17, 2025 779 views

How to become a Political Commentator? #Fall25

I am a college freshman studying political science and the career route I would like to take is political commentary. I would like to know what careers would lead to/be best for becoming a political commentator in my future? #Fall25

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Birmingham, Alabama

Jack Nov 13, 2025 576 views

How should I write a resume to begin applying for internships?

I'm a senior in high school graduating in May 2026. I'm planning to attend the University of Texas at Austin in fall of 2026. I plan to dual major in history and government.

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Kingsville, Texas

Jo Nov 13, 2025 524 views

Can I be a good teacher as an introvert? #Fall2025

I know this might sound a bit silly, but I am not very much of a morning person and am very much an introvert. I would love to be an elementary school teacher (I love working with kids), but I am worried that I will not be very good since I tend to not be super outgoing. Are there any...

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Bedford, Texas

Abigail Nov 12, 2025 933 views

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.

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Kennewick

Sofia Nov 10, 2025 624 views

How do you engage a student who does not want to learn?

I am majoring in elementary education and have had experience observing in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. What are some of the most effective ways to teach students who deliberately refuse to participate and engage in class?

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4 answers Active Jul 11 Relevant to you?

Lombard, Illinois

Kathy Nov 05, 2025 754 views

What Colleges in California have majors in education?

I'm currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list. While searching for colleges I have mainly only seen colleges have such majors for masters degrees, etc. I want to teach elementary aged children and want to know how to go around that in regard to the degrees I need. I would like to...

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San Fernando, California

Kathy Nov 03, 2025 2394 views

What are good colleges preferably in california but out of state works too. That have good elementary education majors or the science of child development?

I am currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list for my scholarship programs highlighting colleges I'm interested in. Categorized by high reach and easily attainable. Through my search I couldn't find many good colleges with said majors. One of the only college I saw was University...