Michelle M.

I've always been absolutely decided I want to pursue a pre-med path after high-school. But now I can't imagine myself without music. I primarily play the cello, but I also take piano lessons and play in an orchestra. I love learning about music history, composers, theory, etc.

Hello! I'm a high school senior, and I was wondering what would be more useful in the future? Connections to education or connections to outside of school? Thank you! #Fall25

What should be included in my opening paragraph and should I talk about my extracurricular activities?

I want advice because I am studying art, and I want to start building my career early

I'm currently applying to film schools and I'm thinking about getting a PhD in Cinema and Media Studies after getting a BFA in Film and Television production but I'm not sure if that is worth my time and money and am looking for advice!

I have so many different avenues I want to explore, such as pop, international, film, etc. Is it better to pick one avenue or try several? #Fall25

I'm a high school senior with an IEP, my meetings are speech, hearing, and meetings with special education. Then during the day I have high school classes. Depending on what day my college course assingments are due. I try my best to make sure that I'm attending my meetings, classes, and trying...

I'm a high school senior with a 3.56 GPA. Any tips on finding scholarship opportunities?

I just want to see from a casting director perspective what tends to work better.

I am a freshman at UC Santa Cruz and am a proposed Bio Molecular Engineering Major. Usually, it is easier to find available research being a second year and up. My goal is to get my bachelors in three years so of course I want to start research/internships early. I want to get ahead, to start...

I just got into college to study medicine 🎉, and today my mom and I went for my clearance and a short tour around my faculty. Meeting some of the medical students made everything feel so real — and honestly, a little overwhelming. I learned that I won’t start my core medical lectures until 200...

I have wanted to be a teacher for my whole high school year, but even after telling my own school counselor that she opted to put me in a different career program the school offered instead of the Education one, will i struggle with it in college so much since i was not allowed to work on it in...

I am a high school junior and I want to pursue the pharmaceutical field. Specifically, I want to be a compound pharmacist and I was wondering if anyone knows how I can get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junior and if I even can.

Ive gotten accepted to jobs on legit but have saw many people saying its fake.

I’m a film and design major, and I genuinely love what I do, but sometimes I feel like I love it too much. It ends up becoming my whole life instead of just part of it.

I'm a 12th grade student graduating this year and going off to a 4 year college to earn my Bachelor's of Science degree for Interpreting American Sign Language major. I will be staying on campus, but I need some tips and tricks on how to pass college without failing.

I go to UC Santa Cruz and am a bio molecular engineering major. I am trying to find a source of income, but it’s hard to find departments that are offering availability.

I attend UC Santa Cruz and am a bio molecular engineering major. I want to finish earlier so I can start my upper grad. I know it’s a little more challenging with my major, but I think I can do it.

I'm a college freshman and I want to go into the mental health field but I'm not sure what path to take to learn more about the mental health part of psychology. I'm not sure if I should go into social work to learn about working with people, or if there is another path I can take to learn more...

I am about to be a freshman in college, starting in January, and I want to know how to dance professionally with a communications degree.

Freshman at Emerson College looking to go into acting and/or arts management! #Fall25

I have a chronic illness so I don't want to do more than what I can handle.

I am a high school senior applying to colleges

Will I be torturing myself for the next four years and spending unnecessary money just because I enjoy these things? My minors wouldn't relate much to the majors I want.

How long does someone need to work in the field of Financial Aid before becoming a Financial Aid Director? I am hoping to move into the role of a Financial Aid Director. #Fall25

I am a senior who's been accepted into all of her dream schools. I've always been a homebody so being free to do whatever, whenever, will definitely be different.

Hello! I'm in the midst of writing my college essays. For some reason, I'm running through AI detectors and it's saying all different responses (5%, 29%, 60%, 100% etc) when I wrote them out myself. I also got reviewed by other mentors while I was writing it. I'm scared that my application...

I am currently pursuing my undergraduate degree and want to go into clinical therapy after graduating. I would like a job that is related to what I want to do but doesn't require the degree or license.

What are the downfalls of being a music education major in college? #Fall25

My dad is a disabled army veteran, and I'm eligible for VA (Veteran Affairs) benefits as his daughter. However, I am unsure how to go about becoming eligible and putting the benefits to use. I'll be starting school at Ozark Christian College in the fall of 2026. I'm eligible for the Pell Grant...