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Marissa Aug 19, 2023 478 views

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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Alexis Aug 20, 2023 494 views

For a teaching career, how do you recommend going about deciding what you want to teach (grade, subject, etc)

I am still a teenager in high school, I want to go into teaching but I’m not sure how to choose specifically what/who I want to teach

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Ava Aug 19, 2023 383 views

What are some good college essays tips?

I’m having trouble writing my college essay

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Corinthian Aug 19, 2023 304 views

Teaching Lesson

How do teachers plan lessons

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Abhijith Aug 18, 2023 318 views

College Credit Transfer?

Hi, I plan on taking college classes my senior year of High school. I plan on doing these both semesters. Will they transfer to colleges. If so, How do I transfer them?

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Maya Aug 18, 2023 502 views

What are things you can do in high-school that stands out to colleges?

I’m a incoming student at Grosse Pointe South in Grosse Pointe Michigan. School is very important to me so the question that often comings to mind when I think about going to higher is, “ Am I making the right choices for classes and extra curricular activities?”. I definitely need help coming...

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Corina Aug 18, 2023 391 views

How do I know which career I want?

I think I want architecture but I'm not sure,

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Yarilis Aug 17, 2023 929 views

How will I know which college is right for me?

I am a junior but I have to start thinking about this and there’s so many out there I don’t know which ones are right for me and my future.

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KC Aug 17, 2023 562 views

when you go into an art degree is it worth it?

I want to get an art degree, but is it going to be worth it in the long run.

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Blanca Aug 16, 2023 246 views

How do I know that the college I apply to will help me in the future?

Senior, Warren County High School

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Patience Jun 25, 2023 659 views

How do you choose what grade level you want to teach?

I am a senior in high school, but I am taking all of my classes at my local college next year so I will technically be a college freshman. I think that I want to teach elementary school because I currently work with kids and I am good with them, but I just am not sure. I don't know how to pick...

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CareerVillage Office Hours May 03, 2023 465 views

I want to be a teacher and what are ways that I can prepare for that journey ?

Im going to college and I want to be a future teacher.

Note: this question was asked anonymously by a student

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Todd Jul 27, 2023 527 views

What are some alternatives to traditional teaching?

I was recommended to have a backup plan to teaching, or to use teaching as a secondary option. While I’m sure we’re all aware that teaching is hard these days and is only getting harder, What are some alternative uses I can implement my soon to be bachelors degree in education too?

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divya Aug 15, 2023 411 views

why do our careers end up bein different in the future

Why do careers sometimes end up being different in our futures even though we try to reach a specific one?

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Lilya Aug 15, 2023 190 views

Do you have to have a degree in Child Environment?

Can you work for a daycare without having a degree from a college or do you have to have some type of a education in the career field? if so how long would it take to accomplish it?

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Skylyn Aug 15, 2023 366 views

How can I best manage my time when I'm busy with so many different things?

I'm entering my senior year and I'm worried about balancing all the different things on my plate. I need to focus on college applications and my school work but I'm also interested in joining clubs and playing sports. On top of this, I will probably be working. How can I manage all these...

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Lilya Aug 15, 2023 693 views

Can you go from a Highschool straight to the daycare job?

Is it possible to achieve going straight from Highschool to a child environment workspace? or is it a thing where you need to have education on what your doing?

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Chbxjdhx Aug 15, 2023 591 views

How do teachers do it?

Seriously, they have to try and teach a bunch of kids who don’t respect them and probably don’t car about school. I honestly get strict teachers because I have younger siblings and cousins and j in get how annoying they can be.

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Kevin Aug 15, 2023 605 views

Should I get a job during college?

Should I invest time into an on-campus job during my time in college, or is it not worth it?

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adam Aug 14, 2023 271 views

What should I do before college to prepare for a career in psychology ?

Are there specific courses I should take as a senior? Any other necessary steps for succeeding in the future?

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polina Aug 14, 2023 242 views

When i will grow up will i succeed?

when i will grow up will i succeed and will make i become good or bad

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Elijah Aug 14, 2023 291 views

Is there a way to choose a major without limiting many capabilities?

I can see myself doing many things with a chance of creating different method, yet I struggle with sticking to just one. I'm interested in having any lifestyle that's flexible, but how can I it seems that majors only stick to one choice.

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Taylor Aug 14, 2023 186 views

how do i start prepping myself for college while being a junior in high school?

I am a junior in high school and I would love to start prepping for college

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Kayla Aug 13, 2023 406 views

What should i do about college if i want to become an entrepreneur instead of dealing with student debt?

What should i do about college if i want to become an entrepreneur instead of dealing with student debt?

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Emmie Aug 13, 2023 1226 views

Is a college essay about an admired family member unoriginal?

I am currently writing my application essay, and I plan on writing it about my relationship with my father and the positive impact he has on my upbringing through sports, school, and life skills. Is this a commonly seen essay that college admissions may be tired of reading?

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kaylah Aug 12, 2023 442 views

What do I need to retake classes in college that I already took in high school ?

What do I need to retake classes in college that I already took in high school?

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Stephanie Aug 11, 2023 674 views

Which college major do I choose?

I found interest in beauty school such as esthetician school for skin care and beauty. I want to work more in the lines of that. I still will be attending a 4 year college but can’t quite know what major to go for to help with esthetician schooling? Which ones do you suggest enrolling into?

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mel Aug 12, 2023 487 views

How do you start your college essays?

How do you start and what prompt do you use?

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River Aug 10, 2023 478 views

Major and minor in different subjects?

Is it possible to major in biology and minor in musical theater at a college that offers both of these classes? I really want to go into the medical field but I've been doing musical theater for 7 years and want to keep doing it during college. im even open to considering musical theater as a...

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ed Aug 11, 2023 622 views

Why do I need to pick a major in my second year of college?

why does my school need this #student

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Marshana Aug 09, 2023 1916 views

Is it hard working and going to college at the same time ?

I don’t have a very financially stable family and once i go to college i plan on doing a lot more independently

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Toni Aug 09, 2023 564 views

How can I develop or achieve a academic or dream career while also maintaining a sufficient social and personal life?

For instance, being able to take vacations, practice my hobbies, hang out with friends and family are all what I desire but I fear I won't be able to do any of that if I take the standard academic route and do a Masters program or go to graduate school for even longer.

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celeste Aug 08, 2023 499 views

How do I find the career that best suits me?

How do I find the career that best suits me? I want to go into premed but I'm not sure if it is right for me. How can I see if its right for me?

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Andrea Aug 09, 2023 741 views

How do I choose what major / career if I'm interested in everything and nothing really stands out?

I was going to pursue law, but then acupuncture sounded interesting, but also com sci. I don't have experience in any of these three categories, so who knows? Maybe I won't like all of them. I'm applying to college soon, but I don't really have an idea of what I want to do so I'm kind of...

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Ronney Aug 07, 2023 747 views

what do i need to succeed in life

what do i have to do to get my career how do i get my head in the game if my teacher gets annoyed of me what can i do to get help on my career work if sometimes the computers don't want to work

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MaKayla Aug 07, 2023 771 views

How do I know what to do?

All of the people around me seem to know what they want to do and I don’t. How do I know what to do when I graduate high school in a few years? What can I do to prepare myself? How can I feel confident in myself when I make my own life?

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Evay Aug 08, 2023 663 views

what made you want to become a lawyer,teacher,artist etc?

Is there a person who inspired you?

How was your college experience?

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b Aug 07, 2023 762 views

How to you choose what to major in?

If i want to do something medical should i choose a science class like biology? Or if I want to go to law school should i simply choose law or something like that?

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Nayana Aug 07, 2023 452 views

How do I begin to navigate a 4 year college plan as a sophomore?

Im a first gen student with no prior experience with GOOD counselors. Im in an externship, clubs, etc but how do i figure out the right major, next steps, etc. How do I go about figuring what I am passionate about, where to find classes that are beneficial to me while fulfilling major...

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Mary Aug 06, 2023 496 views

How to decide if you picked the right career?

How to decide if you licked the right career? I am a senior in high school and I want to become a veterinarian . I have always wanted to be one but I haven’t thought of any other careers as a back up

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Ashley Aug 07, 2023 1138 views

When going into college, is it fine to not have a clear idea of what you want to do?

I am only a sophomore in high school and I have a general gist of what I would like to do, but I am not really sure if I could decide when the time comes later. There's a few things I enjoy but I don't really know how classes will work for college exactly. I really like subjects like biology...

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Sharon Aug 05, 2023 350 views

How do I become my own person ?

I want to be able to work on myself and be ready for my future. That's not really taught in school and I'm just expected to learn and make mistakes when mistakes can't be made that often for me. I hope for help please and thank you in advance.

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Dianne Aug 06, 2023 942 views

How does going to college help me in the future?

I don’t know if I want to go to college yet but I want to know if it will help me be more successful if I do decide to go.

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Alexis Aug 05, 2023 445 views

How hard is it to teach at schools?

Is it hard or easy or in the middle

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Tien Aug 04, 2023 819 views

How do I pick a college major and stick to it?

I'm currently a senior in high school taking college courses. I'm expected to pick a major in the future, but how do I pick a college major and stick to it?