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How do you make connections at a college fair with the admission directors?
I'm a rising senior and I'll be attending a college fair soon. I hope to attend Northeastern or Johns Hopkins and I want to leave a lasting impression on the admission officers that will be at the fair representing the schools. What types of questions should I ask and how do I follow up after...
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What is the best way to beef up a college application?
As a student who will be applying to colleges very soon, I'm looking for ways to increase my odds of being accepted. Would retaking a standardized test, more service hours, or something else help me out more? #college #college-admissions
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How can I balance work life, school life, and extracurricular clubs?
I want to do everything, yet it seems like there is not enough time to do all things at once. How can I be in clubs while working part time and also going to school ? #college #school
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What is the homework like at an elite college?
I'll be going to college soon, and I'm thinking about taking 5 classes, but I'm a little scared that I won't be able to keep up with the coursework. #college
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Why are Honor College Programs important?
I never really heard that much about honor college programs before so i wanted to learn more. #college #college-advice
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How do you decide which major to take up in college?
Right now, I'm a junior in high school and of course thinking about colleges, where to apply, and how to stand from my competiton. But my main concern is what I should major in. There are so many courses that sound super interesting to me like anthropology, Spanish, business, etc., but it's so...
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Tips on having a college roommate?
I'll be learning who my roommate will be in college in a week or two, and I've never had a roommate before. I was wondering what I could do to be a "good" roommate instead of a "bad" one. #college
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Is maintaining a relationship with your professors in college important?
would it be a good idea to ask them for help, or introduce yourself when class first starts to give a good impression? Does it matter? #college #school
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What is the best way to stay organized during the first year of college?
Hello!
My name is Apollonia and I'm from Pennsylvania. I'm about to go into my first year of college and would like to know if it's a difficult task to stay organized while juggling all the responsibilities of living on your own for the first time. #college #college-admissions
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What should I do before graduating college?
The real world (I'm assuming) is definitely different from the college bubble. Before I graduate college, what should I prepare for /expect from the real world? #college #graduate-school
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How to apply for financial aid for college?
I need to know how to get aid for funding my college classes. #college
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When its time to apply for college, how many colleges should I apply to?
I'm asking this question because I want to know the best number of colleges to apply at once. #college #professor
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Does having a high college GPA distinguish one from the competition on job applications?
I am a college student pursuing a degree in computer information technology, and I have worked hard to be studious and to keep a 4.0 grade point average. Many of my classmates in the information technology track have less than stellar grades, which had me wondering: will my high grade point...
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Should I choose a major(s) based on what career I want to pursue, or choose a career based on the major(s) that interest me?
I am still unsure about future career paths and declaring majors and am in need of some guidance. #college #college-major #career-counseling #career-choice #higher-education #college-majors #undecided