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How do I find scholarship opportunities?
I was awarded a merit scholarship. What are the best sites to find scholarship opportunities? #college #college-advice #scholarships
How important is the college you attend for your undergraduate degree?
I have gotten into several schools, with varied reputations. My parents would like me to attend the most challenging and reputable from an academic standpoint. I want to find the right fit. #college #college-advice #college-selection
How should I decide what college I want to go to?
I'm stuck between two good colleges in North Carolina and I told my parents I would wait to decide until I got to see them both in person. But I'm not sure what questions to ask or what to look for. #college #college-advice #college-selection
What are some classes to take in college that will make me a more well-rounded person?
College offers so many opportunities to learn new things - but we don't have a lot of extra class time after we take the requirements for the core curriculum and for our major. So I would like a few recommendations on courses that are worth taking so I can learn something else that is fun and...
Is it more worth it to apply for and/or receive a large amount of small scholarships or a small amount of large scholarships?
It is very time consuming and tedious to apply for one hundred low-value scholarships, but it is difficult for me to write essays for the prompts associated with higher-value scholarships. #scholarships #college-advice #college #financial-services
What's the best college to go to for being an Oncologist?
What's the best college to study cancer? #college #medicine #college-advice
What is a good college to go to?
What college are better to fit my comfort? Is there any close colleges? What college helps the best? Is it within my range of learning? #college-advice #college-selection #college-bound #student #college
Anxiety in college
Lately I’ve been stressing about college because of my social anxiety. I can barely talk in front of people. But I’m great at interviewing and I do have good friends. Is college a good place for me? #college #collegeanxiety #collegesocialanxiety #socialanxiety #college-advice #student
Is living on campus better than living off campus?
I want to go to NYU but I'm not sure where to stay. I'd like to live off campus in an apartment with a roommate but, considering how expensive it is to live in NYC, I'm not sure that would be a good idea. Would it better to live on campus in a dorm or off campus in an apartment? #college...
How can I handle a part-time job and college at the same time?
I'm not in college but I do plan on working part-time while doing full-time college. Are there any ways I can prepare myself? #work-life-balance #college-advice #job #student #college
What are some tips for taking short and to the point notes?
I’m nervous that when I go to college I will miss important information because I will be busy writing down everything word for word. If you can give me some tips on how I can write down the important information and shorten my notes that would be very helpful.
#help #college-advice
What spending habits could I use to spend less money?
#college #money #college-advice #help
What career options do I have with a degree in liberal studies?
The liberal arts major encompasses everything that I love (history, english, art, culture), but I have no idea what I can do with it. I want to make sure that my future is secure by choosing this major. #college-advice #college-major #career-counseling #career-path #career-choice #indecisive...
How do i know if the college im going to is right for me?
What if the college I'm going to has programs and classes that will benefit me, but doesn't have what I need for my future?
#college-advice #college #college-choice #choosing-a-college #academic-advising
AP Bio junior or senior year?
I'm a sophomore going into junior year and I'm planning to take AP Bio since I might go into the medical field. One of my teachers said that if I take AP Bio junior year I'll start to forget it by the time I take pre-med classes in college. Also whichever year I don't take AP Bio I'll take AP...
Regarding a roomate, what would be the proper etiquette on who should bring what?
Rooming with another person is a big change, so I was curious on how to best assign duties. #dorms #college #college-advice #Roommates #Housing #On-campus
Were there any times when you wanted to give up on your dreams?
I am asking this because someone's answer might prevent students like me from giving up on my dreams.
#college-advice #student-development #education #career
Which job would you recommend more- becoming a dentist or an orthodontist? Why?
#orthodontist #teeth #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-practice #career #career-choice #career-counseling #job-search #career-path #careers #job #college #college-major #college-advice
What is the best way I can study for the MCAT on my own?
I want to go to medical school, and that is expensive in its own right. MCAT prep courses are really expensive, and I sadly don't have the money for it. I am trying as hard as I can not to drown in debt before I even graduate med school. #medschool
What are good extracurricular activities to have for a medical school application?
My biggest mistake with high school was waiting too long to begin things thus the depth of my application for college was nonexistent. I am an entering freshman for college but I do believe that there may be things that I can begin to do now so that I can begin to shape my medical school...
What does a day in the life of a Physician's Assistant look like?
#medicine #physician-assistant #physician #career #career-counseling #stem #women-in-stem #career-choice #college #college-major #college-advice #career-development #career-path #career-paths #jobs #careers #doctor #science #biology #chemistry -practice -education
Will you get any alone time if you dorm on campus?
I enjoy my alone time and I didn't know if that would be impossible when I am living with another person in such a small room. #college
Other than tuition, is college expensive?
I have literally $7 to my name right now. I’m going to college soon and I’m panicking about money. Any tips? #college-jobs #financial-planning #financial-aid #money-management #college-advice
MCAT Scores, what's the best study method?
I am currently a Junior in College, and I am preparing to take my MCAT examination, in hopes to getting into a Medical School in the near future. Aside from books and online test preps, which present themselves as good prep techniques, what have YOU done to prepare for the MCAT??? #school...
Should I start applying to colleges in August or in September?
I’ve started receiving applications from colleges and I wanted to know if it would a good idea to start applying right now in August or wait until September. #college
In applying for colleges what is the difference between the Common App, Coalition App and the college’s normal application
#collegeapplication#commonapplication#coalitionapplication
#college
When should I create my common application?
I’m a junior in high school and I refuse to wait until the last minute or even until when it’s time for everyone else to be prepared for school. I’m willing to put i. the work I just don’t know when to start.
#applications #college #college-admissions #common-app
How do I know that I am doing the right thing?
I will be pursuing my bachelors. I already have my associates. I will be moving to where I don't know anybody. And I don't deal well with stress.
Is this really the right thing for me?
#questioning #bachelorsdegree #stress #college-advice
How much preparation should a student have for going into their planned major?
I have experience in my planned major but I'm not certain how much is enough when planning to apply. #forensic-chemistry #forensic-investigation #forensics #college #college-major