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What is your #1 tip to get into medical school?
What is the best tip you can give for getting into medical school. Additionally, would you recommend taking the MCAT your junior year or your senior year of college? Did you take any gap years in-between college and medical school?

How can I find research or internship opportunities? #Spring25
How can I find research opportunities or internships as an incoming college freshman that will give me hands-on experience in data science and help me gain a competitive advantage in the future? #Spring25

What is your best advice for making the most out of graduate school?
I'm starting grad school in August and know it'll be different from my undergrad experience, so I want to try to be as prepared as I can.

What would be the best methods for time management when trying to maximize grades and athletics?
Going into the medical field while trying to keep my athletics and other extracurricular activities.

What should I do if I like the intersection between Biology and Chemistry?
I am an incoming freshman at Northwestern University.

What experiences or decisions had the biggest impact on your success in college and your career afterward?
I’m a 12th grader about to graduate, and I’m really interested in biology. I’m thinking about careers in fields like healthcare, research, or biotech, but I’m still exploring my options. I’m passionate about science, solving problems, and helping people. I’m trying to figure out how to make the...

Is it a good plan to go to a college for 4 years to study biology and then go to Radiology for 2 yrs to become an MRI Tech?
I was wondering if this is a solid career plan or just go to radiology school for two yrs?

Is it worth it to pursue a masters or doctorate in psychology?
I’m very interested in studying psychology in college, but I’m not sure what career path I want to pursue. Is it worth the financial burden to pursue a masters or doctorate in psychology? Were the pay out, career push, and overall benefits worth the financial and mental burdens of...

What is one personal attribute that has been your driving force for success, and do you think it has been shaped by your career aspirations #Spring25?
I am a graduating senior who will be studying business and hopefully focusing on economics. I am an avid soccer player and enjoy working for my family in our pizzeria. I hope to gain a fresh perspective on how to make meaningful connections in networking which mean everything in building a...

What is some advice you would have for college freshmen?
Anything college related that you had to learn the hard way. Or would learning it the hard way better my experience and person?

What is the transition like between living with parents to living in a dorm #Spring25?
I am a senior about to graduate and I'm nervous about moving into a dorm. I've been camping with friends before so I have some experience away from home, but living on my own for a whole school year seems daunting and nerve-wracking.

How do you get a job coming out of college?
What is the most important thing to know in transition from college to a real life job in order to secure a job which will set you up for your future?

Is becoming a teacher a good idea?
With the way education is leading to in the United States, I'm not sure if I should continue this. I've wanted to be a teacher since middle school and I'm not sure if I should continue or find another path to follow.

What do after getting my financial aid package and I see that I have not recieved enough money?
Yes, I have applied for scholarships, emailed several financial aid offices, and even sent physical letters. I have received aid, but it is still not enough. I am struggling.

How did you go about finding scholarships to cover all of your school costs?
The university I'm attending doesn't have very many scholarships to help me cover the costs, but I need a lot of money to pay for it. I'd like to avoid loans if possible, so do you know of any way to get the money through scholarships?
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