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how can I set a path to be successful at a young age?
I am 16
sophomore
I want to start a business and be a young entrepreneur
any advice on certain books to read or habits that will help
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What is a good way to start finding a good college?
I want to find a good college but I'm sure where to start.
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Is a business degree a flexible degree?
I am a junior in high school and have been recently preparing for college and I figured a business is best. But can I use my business degree for multiple careers or jobs.
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How do I know which career is right for me?
How do I know which career is right for me?
I’ve always been torn between choosing a job that i’m a good at, a job i’d enjoy or a job that makes good money.
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What should you write a college essay on?
What should you base a college essay on if you’ve gotten in trouble in the past or have had bad grades and still want to get into a good college?
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What should I be doing to prepare for college as a sophomore in high school?
I’m a sophomore and I want to get into UCLA, I want to know what path I should be on in order to achieve my goal
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how do i pick the right college?
I'm a 10th grader in highschooler and i need to start picking out colleges but i don't know where to start i know i have to pick what makes me happy what if i pick the wrong one?
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Now that I’ve selected a career, how can I stay current?
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How can you make colleges see you as a person and not just a act and sat test score?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I am also in my schools IB program. I want to make a difference in this world through college but its hard when all they see are test scores and not the student.
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Do major firms ask its employees to do volunteer hours?
Just wondering because I see lots of volunteers on this site responding to people and I was wondering if the companies you all work for encourage that. Thank you!
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What do I need to do to prepare myself for college?
How can I figure out what I want to do for a career and then how can I best prepare myself as a sophomore in highschool? Im also wondering what classes or activities I should be taking in order to look good on my transcripts.
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how do you deal with college? seriously?
I'm in college right now, and I do well (I have a GPA above 3.7) However, handling these classes are hard. Not the classes itself, but taking 5 classes at the same time. I can manage, in my mind, four courses at a time, Yet I always seem to never really mind the last one. This is not a...
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What's the best way to get a collage scholarship?
I want to be able to get an academic one.
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How to know what career path to take?
I'm currently studying business and not sure how to decide what to concentrate in.
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how to succeed in college?
upcoming freshman in college. How do I get straight A's?
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How do I sell my art ?
If I did this on the side while doing medical school would it be smart?
If I play basketball and do nursing I’m collage woul that be a lot.
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Could a bubbly person thrive in financial/business planning and guidance?
I'm interested in math and helping people, so financial or business planning/guidance seems pretty cool, but I'm nervous about getting bored at work. I'm a bubbly people-person and love problem-solving. However, the idea of going into a career with so much paperwork and office work seems awful,...
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How would you define a successful life?
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How can you improve your communication skills and be more confident?
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How can i improve my resume to get a normal every day job (such as a barista, cashier, team member, etc.) with a short-term job experience (3 months)?
I'm a sophomore in college this year and I have a lot of wiggle room to get a job, however many employers haven't responded to many of my applications, and it's probably due to my resume, how can I improve it?
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Do my final semester grades matter during my senior year?
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How can I determine which sector to pursue as a business student?
Currently, I am engaged in pursuing consulting; however, I am uncertain about fully committing my career to this field. Thank you.
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What are some ways I could have a free ride to college?
Im interested in a trending a college far from home. My family does not have the funds.
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How shiukd i continue in highschool to get in to an ivy league college for sports or medicine or government?
What classes should i take, and how should i manage my time? I aspire to be a clinical psychologist or US ambassador, but i also have a passion for basketball. What should i do to ensure my college career?
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Are my 9th-grade grades important in relation to my GPA when applying to colleges?
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I’m currently in 9th grade what are some things I can do to prepare my self for future high school years and college ?
I’m worried I may not be doing enough
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If I want to graduate by a certain date, what's the best plan to get me there?
If I want to graduate by a certain date, what's the best plan to get me there?
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How do you go about the job search for your first job or internship if you lack job experience?
Hi,
I am a 16 year old rising junior who is interested in a career pathway which potentially includes engineering, business management and entrepreneurship. And I am unsure of which jobs to search for that would help me gain the skills I need for the career pathway I envision.