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How can I be as successful as possible in college?
As expensive as college can be, the last thing I want to do is squander my time while I there. #college-advice
What steps can I take to make college affordable?
I am a current college student in my sophomore year. I recently learned that my parent will only be able to contribute about 5% of my college education. What are some steps I can take to make college more affordable? I am already working as a co-op and saving as much as I can. I would prefer...
Is it a good idea to practice the SAT Test with different books from different companies?
I am asking this question because I am getting ready for the SAT, and I have different book from different companies like College Board, Princeton, and Kaplan and I am no sure which book is best for SAT preparation.#sat Practice #college #college-advice
What are the benefits of going to community college before transferring to a university?
#community-college #college #college-advice
Should I live on-campus?
I was recently accepted into University of California Santa Barbara and room and board is very expensive. Should I live on-campus or find an apartment elsewhere? #college #college-advice #college-bound
Currently finishing up my undergrad in Public Relations, and considering applying for law school after college. I am interested in immigration law, and would like to know how rewarding is being an attorney and your experience in law school?
#law #lawyer #law-school #college #attorney #law-school #immigrationlaw #attorney #LSAT
I'm already a senior about to graduate, but what are your best tips for applying or getting ready for college?
I just want to help give advice to anyone out there! #college #college-advice #college-admissions #college-applications
Does doing study abroad in college really help your education?
I've been think of doing study abroad in college and want to make sure that it is going to be worth it since it will cost a lot. Should I do it?
#study-abroad #college #college-advice
At what age should I start visiting colleges?
I'm a freshman in high-school and I do 4 sports! And I'm very academic. Knowing this and also that i'm interested in colleges, when should I start visiting colleges?
#college #college-advice #college-selection
Does law school do a good job in showing a little bit of each field?
I would love to be a medical lawyer but I want to know if law school would explain to me a little more about what the field entails. #law #lawyer #attorney
How can I balance my time?
How can I balance my time between after school activities and my academics? I’m involved in only 2 school related clubs but I feel as though that’s not enough in order to make myself stand out in a college application. I want to be more involved in other clubs but my main concern is that I’ll...
What is the best way to study?
Should you study alone or in groups?
#college-advice #college #studying-tips
What schooling is required in order to become a lawyer?
I really do have an interest in law. I appreciate being able to present my case and the facts along with it, even if they are "alternative facts". That's a controversial statement I know, but I got a chuckle out of it. #lawyer #law-school #college
What is the best way to choose a major that you will keep?
There are a lot of things I'm interested in, and I'm not sure which one to stick to.
#college-advice #college #college-major
How hard is to have job and go to college?
Hi, I am starting to look at colleges since I am graduating high school next year. I am looking at becoming a zookeeper. Also, I am enrolled in college credit plus but have not decided what to take and I also plain on finishing all my normal college credits before studding for my degree. I...
What are the best tools for staying debt free when going to college?
I've heard stories of people getting "full rides" to college and I want to know how? Does that mean they will get their education at no financial cost? And if so, how can all of us students do that? I want to get my degree as a Dietician and am looking for colleges that aren't ridiculously...
What's the best way to approach student loans?
As we are all gonna graduate with a pile of loans, what's the best way to approach them? Is it best to consolidate all loans or pay them one company at a time? #loans #college #debt #financial-planning #college-advice
How was your time management courses in college education experience?
I want to know how college students manage their course classes.
#college-advice
Is it worth continuing school after a high school education?
Many people say they can start working right out of high school. I want to know if its worth continuing your education and taking it one step further. Many also say that you go into more debt than what you'll end up making with the further education. is that true? #college-advice...
How important is it to build relationships with your professors?
I will be attending college in September of this year as a freshman undergraduate student. I have heard from many that some college professors may not be as hands- on as others but it is always good to connect with them in terms of networking. I wonder how beneficial this type of networking...
What do colleges look for on a college application?
I want to have a really good chance to get accepted to a college.#college-advice
What obstacles may I foresee being a non-traditional student and what advice could be given?
I am entering as a non-traditional student and I want to know how should I prepare for college and what advice I should have. #college-advice #college #college-prep
What should I do in the summer before my freshman year of college to be more prepared?
Are there any helpful behaviors/things to practice before I leave for college? #college-advice
What is harder in the college transition: trying to make friends or trying to adjust to being on your own?
Just to try to garner a little more understanding about what might cause me more of a struggle when I go off to college and what to prepare myself for #goingtocollegenextyear #goingtocollege #newplace #college #college-advice
Is all the debt that I will take on going to college worth it?
I know that my education is going to be very costly and that over the four years it will take to get my degree I will become massively in debt. I plan on becoming a biomedical engineer, so I know I(eventually) will be making pretty good money, but I'm worried that all my efforts after I...
What are some resources and avenues I could look towards for gaining financial support for college at Stanford?
I would like to attend Stanford on account of my being accepted but the parent contribution is becoming an issue and hindering my ability to commit. #stanford #college #college-advice #financial-aid
How to earn a high SAT score?
I am asking because I am a junior who is going to take the sat soon and I want to score my absolute best to earn more college opportunities? Also what are apps that can help me study ?#sat #college #college-advice
Is it better to get your prerequisites done over the summer at a community college?
I am planning on taking pre-reqs this summer to get started on my degree, is it worth it, or does it leave me out of sync with everyone else? #plan4college #college #college-advice
Is taking 17 credits per semester worth it?
I want to finish my 4-year bachelor's degree in 2 years. I want to get enough ap credits. Right now I want to do something related to business. Is it okay if I take 8 credits the second term of the summer semester before my Freshman year of college? I am talking about the 6-week term. Is it...
Extracurricular on College Application
I am aware that you record the number of hours and weeks you were involved in an extracurricular activity. Does this number mean the number of hours you’ve spent in that club/extracurricular at school, or can the number of hours you’ve dedicated toward it also be included? For example, let’s...
What would you tell the young version of yourself after graduating high school?
Contemplating my life choices...
#school #college-major #college-admissions #college-selection #college #college-advice
Do most colleges require freshman to live in dorms?
#college #college-advice #student
Studying Tips
As I will be going into college this upcoming fall I would like to hear any tips that you may have when it comes to note taking and studying for my classes. #studying-tips #study-habits #studying #study-tips #college-advice #college
How do I get prepared for college
I’m a junior in high school and I just want to know factors to get me ready for college life #college-advice
What happens if you're college roomate isn't the best?
Next year I am going to be a college freshman and have some (...okay, a lot) of anxieties related to the college process. One of my troubles is the unknown nature of a future roommate. I've had a roommate: my little sister, for the past 10 years. But I don't think that it will be in the same...
Will I be able to join the Marines and go to college still not knowing what to major in?
I'm asking this because I am a junior in high school, currently wondering what I want to major in. It has always been a dream of mine to join the military because I like the idea of protecting those I love and care for. I want to be able to still continue my education after high school but I am...
Can you change your major after you transfer to a four-year institution?
I am transferring to a four-year institution this Fall 2018, and I would like to know if I can change my major from one science to another if needed or if I desire.
#transfer #college-transfer #college-major #college-advice #college
What is the number one question to ask when choosing a college?
I am an Early Middle College student enrolled at Baker College as a Junior in High School. After my 5th year of High School, how do I start to choose a college? #college-advice #college #student
What’s the top questions you should ask when choosing a college?
I’m a junior in high school, I’m in stem which is an early college program. It’s through baker college, we get 3 years for free. After my 3rd free year how should I decide what college to go to after? #college-advice #college-selection
How can I develop good study habits for college?
I have pretty much breezed through high school; I am graduating top of my class and aside from completing mandatory homework, I have never really had to study for any of my classes. Thus, I am not quite sure how to effectively study-- historically all I have had to do is take notes in class and...
Good place for financal aid?
Where is a good place to find financial aid so that transferring to a 4 year school doesn't drowned me in debt?
#college-advice
What to do when you're denied from your top colleges?
I've recently been denied from my reach schools and a few of my safety schools. I've applied to a couple more but at this point it's hard to get scholarships from those schools since i've applied too late. However, i've been accepted to two small private liberal arts schools but they're not...
What should I major in college that match an extrovert personality?
#college #major #college-major #undecided #college-advice
How much college do you need?
I am a junior in high school #college #college-advice #high-school #money #college-selection #BLM2
How much debt is too much debt when deciding on which college to attend?
Like many seniors in high school, I am trying to decide which college I should attend next year. One of my biggest concerns of course is the massive cost required to attend a university. My question is whether there is a limit on how much I should spend on my education. Is there a generally...