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hannah Jul 10, 2023 1324 views

What advice you would give to a teenager worried about college admissions ?

I feel like I’m super unprepared for college and I don’t have enough credits or extracurriculars to be seen as a desired applicant for a school. I have good grades

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Aisha Feb 21, 2024 13011 views

Do you think it is worth doing the IB program to get into a top 20 school?

I selected my classes for next year and chose to do the IB program. I am starting to regret that choice. I would rather do partial IB. Do you think It’ll look bad if I drop out of the IB program to do partial IB? My goal is to get into a top 20 school. Also my school is an IB school so they do...

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Benny Feb 19, 2024 1557 views

What IB sl and HL courses should I take if I would like to purse criminal pyschology?

What IB sl and HL courses should I take if I would like to purse criminal pyschology, what IB courses would be helpful to prepare for my undergraduate

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tamar Jan 13, 2024 1854 views

What are some activities, study skills, and internships college freshmen can start implementing to maximize their chances of getting into med school?

I'm really into oncology and research but love working in clinical atmospheres.

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Lily Jan 05, 2024 3032 views

I have to take fine arts at my school, but which should I choose if I want to be a doctor? Does it matter at all?

My school has a fine arts requirement to graduate. I would like to become a doctor and am not very interested in art. What genre of classes are best for my situation? My school offers choir, band, orchestra, theatre arts, visual arts, dance, technical theatre, and art history at various levels...

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Lily Jan 05, 2024 1716 views

Is kinesiology or child development better for a high school student looking into medicine?

I'm selecting my 9th grade classes. I have no idea if other schools do this, but we have to create a "career plan" and select classes for all four years of high school. Between the classes of kinesiology (my high school's course catalog defines it as studying the effects of exercise on the body...

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Lily Jan 05, 2024 3290 views

Is multivariable calculus or linear algebra better for someone who would like to become a doctor?

I'm taking calculus BC (high school), and unsure of whether to go into multivariable calculus or linear algebra next. I would like to become a doctor, as a surgeon specializing in orthopedics.

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Fiker Dec 22, 2023 1288 views

What classes do med-schools want their applicants to excel in during high school?

I'm a freshman planning on becoming a doctor, so what classes should I focus on? Should I take AP biology or anatomy and physiology? Which classes do universities expect me to take?

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stormie Dec 16, 2023 639 views

what are the first steps that are preferable to take to become a medical scientist?

what i am many asking for high school students in witch direction they should take to be prepared for, as example, futher schooling.

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Alayna Dec 09, 2023 2477 views

Why does med school cost so much?

Why does medical school cost so much? I am in 9th grade and planning on being a doctor I just want to know why is it so much for med school

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Chastity Dec 06, 2023 6415 views

Can I get into med school with a B.S.N?

I want to become a doctor who also performs surgical procedures (I don't know what I want to specialize in yet) but if I get a B.S.N. can I still get into med school to pursue that path?

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Kailyn Dec 04, 2023 3002 views

As a high school student what nursing schools are best to apply to?

As a high school student, what nursing schools are the best to apply to? How to apply to nursing school’s professionally in order to get in to the program?

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Shruthi Dec 04, 2023 589 views

What is the hardest thing that people never talk about when becoming a heart surgeon?

Not including academics

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Chastity Dec 01, 2023 731 views

Whats the best options for bachelors if I am unsure of what kind of doctor I want to be?

I'm curious to what my options are before getting into med school. I have no idea what kind of doctor/surgeon I want to become yet. Thank you!

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Lola Nov 29, 2023 2131 views

How do I get on the path to become a midwife?

I'm a junior in high-school right now and I already know I want to be a midwife. However, I don't know how I would start on that path and I would like to figure it out before I start my senior year. I feel as though Google didn't real help and I thought I'd try here.

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liky Nov 28, 2023 4062 views

What can I expect from Student Teaching as an Elementary Education Major?

What can I expect from Student Teaching as an Elementary Education Major?

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Sam Nov 29, 2023 10282 views

Is Physics really needed for medical school or depends on what school I'm gonna choose?

I'm gonna choose my subjects soon this academic year and I searched about the topic but there wasn't a solid answer.

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Brooklyn Nov 27, 2023 1131 views

What kind of Doctors are there and what are the requirments ?

I am in 8th grade and want to pursue a career of becoming a doctor but I am not sure which one.

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Umar-Faruk Nov 28, 2023 1539 views

Is it possible to study neurosurgery with a degree in physiology ?

I am a college student currently studying physiology and aspiring to become a neurosurgeon and a cardiologist but I'm not sure if my current course will be of any use to what I am aspiring to be

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Jasiya Nov 25, 2023 5021 views

Is it possible to find internships related to psychology?

As a high school student, I've come to the year where most have already started internships, and I wanted to do the same. However I was told that there is little I can find related to psychology.

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Princess Nov 25, 2023 644 views

How does child care relate to a subject in high school for 10th grade students.?

my grade or school level is 10th grade. my favorite classes are actually chorale, team sports, chemistry and world history.

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Mygdalya Nov 18, 2023 8881 views

Can i get a good job with a G.E.D only?

Is it easy to get a good job with a G.E.D and not a high school diploma. I know its gonna be harder but everyone is making it seem like its impossible.

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Lily Nov 11, 2023 4881 views

Is high school hard?

Next year I be starting high school.

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Erin Nov 14, 2023 556 views

What are some things I need to be doing as a sophomore in high school if I want to pursue a career in the medical field?

I am currently 15 years old and a sophomore in high school. I take all the highest-level classes I can, including one AP and three honors, and I finished last year ranked #5 in my class with a 102% average. I'm a part of many clubs at school, including the Red Cross Club, the Community Service...

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Christopher Nov 09, 2023 6268 views

What skills and qualifications do I need to become an effective and impactful elementary school teacher?

Gain Experience: Look for opportunities to gain practical experience working with children. Volunteer at local schools, assist in after-school programs, or become a tutor. This will give you a chance to interact with students and understand the dynamics of a classroom environment. Develop...

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Aden Nov 08, 2023 744 views

Does a gap year really help if I don’t need to save for college?

I am a sophomore in high school and still have time to consider what I want to do, but am wondering if a gap year would help if I already don't need to save.

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KeMiya Nov 08, 2023 1158 views

How do I know what college/university to choose after high school?

I am in the 10th grade. I do plan on going to a college or university after I graduate high school. I just don't know where I want to go to get further education. There are so many choices, and I have yet to find one that sticks out to me. how would I know if it's the right school for me?

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Jolene Nov 06, 2023 956 views

How viable is studying at university full-time while doing vocational education part-time?

People who have done this, was it doable? Were you burnt out?