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What are some good techniques for writing scholarship essays?
I am a sophomore in High School and I need some help writing my scholarship essays. What tips and tricks do you all have?
#scholarships
What are some good study routines?
I am a sophomore in High School and I was wondering what are your method for studying for finals and AP tests
#APtest #finals #ap #testing #studying #study-skills
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science?
I'm interested in all 3 majors, but which one would be best? Which one has more jobs with a better salary? How many years of study would I be needing?
#college-major #college
Should I reach for Ivy League schools?
I'm first-generation and minority with parents that don't speak English. If I were to reach for such advanced institution, I will be promising a better future for my descendants... right? Do I really want to overwhelm myself in High School in an attempt to get accepted to one of these schools?...
How do you decide of the school is right for you?
I have a lot of schools that I'm choosing from some of which are HBCUs and others are PWIs. Some are bigger schools and some are smaller schools. I'm not sure where I would like to go so I applied to many schools. I don't know how to narrow down my schools to one.#collegedecisions
What are some strategies I can use to use my time wisely, to balance school and a social life?
I want to have fun in college but I don't want to have too much fun and loose track of getting my work done.#learning #sociallife
How hard is it to get a paid internship?
Because I hope I get lucky enough to obtain an internship that will help pay for my education #civil-engineering #internships #paid-internships #job #money #finance
How many scholarships would I have to apply to in order to win enough money to cover their entire tuition?
Over the course of the past month I have applied to a lot more scholarships the. I ever thought I would, and I have started looking at the odds of me getting a scholarship being 1 of a hundred on average meaning if I wanted to pay of my tuition that would mean applying to say around 100...
Why is it that teens are so reluctant to take eight am classes in college when in reality they'll probably end up working at a job that starts at eight am for the next twenty years?
As a perspective college student I have been advised by numerous college students and admissions officers that I won't have to take early classes when it comes to starting college, when college is meant to be for preparing students for starting rigorous and time structured jobs. #8amclasses
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST COURSES TO PREPARE FOR THE LSAT AS AN UNDERGRADUATE? #PATENTLAW #COONSTITUTIONALLAW
I WANT TO KNOW WHICH COURSES IN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL WILL BEST PREPARE ME FOR THE LSAT. #PATENTLAW
How to get into your dream school?
I am a junior in high school and I need to know some tips of getting into your dream school. #college-admissions
What are the best ways to prepare for the sat?
I'm nervous about the test because the first time I took it I didn't get such a great score. #stressed #collegereadiness
In college what was one of your toughest things you had to overcome and how did you get past it?
I am wondering about something you may have struggled with sometime in college and how you overcame the problem. #college
Do colleges or other businesses offer internship or shadowing programs?
In high school or college, do businesses provide the opportunity to gain hands on experience in the workforce? To learn more about the major we are studying. #business #internships
In the interview process, what qualities do they look for when deciding to give you the job?
What characteristics are beneficial to exemplify to employers that you have, and that are positive in the workplace. #interviews #jobs
If you could, what would you do differently in selecting a college and a major.
As a high school junior, what advice can you give me in the selection process. #college #college-selection #college-course-selection
With a business degree, how influential is the name on your diploma in the interview process?
On average, college tuition has more than doubled in the last 20 years. Many college students graduate with significant debt, is it worth going to a school that is more expensive with an equal reputation of another school. While still getting the same degree. #business #after-college...
Is "drafter" a still-used position at engineering firms? What skills does a drafter need?
For example, if you were going to a college with vocational courses, would it make sense to try to pursue something that prepares you to become a drafter? Are engineering firms still looking for people to handle just drafting, or do they only want engineers? If they are, what are the...
Would someone graduating at 40 with their first degree in civil engineering have a chance in the workforce?
Is it sensible or feasible (or how does the outlook seem in general) to get one's first degree at 40 as a civil engineer? (Entering college at 35, graduating at 40) Would potential employers be biased against an "old" newbie, making it impossible to pay off school debt at such a late date...
Can I apply to dental school and hygiene school at the same time?
I have been put on a wait list to dental schools. I am going to reapply again but I am keeping my options open just in case dental school will not accept me again. I am also going to apply at a hygiene school. ( Note I have all the requirements I needed for dental my scores were not that bad....
How do you write a good cover letter?
There are millions of formats online for a cover letter. Some are longer and more specific. Others are short and don't provide much information (i.e., bragging points) about the writer. Some are double-spaced and others are single-spaced. Some are twelve-point and others are ten-point. Does the...
I love school but I've learned that I hate being in the workforce. How can I be sure to get a job I will enjoy after I graduate?
I can't stay in school forever. I graduate with my MFA (yes, I'm going for specialization), but I'm worried that after I'm specialized, I still won't be able to find a job I enjoy. #workforce #career #career-advising #finding-a-major #passion
What are the most and least rewarding aspects of pursuing a career in which you are interested in but not great at.
I am going to pursue Engineering, however, I have never taken a physics or calculus class. It is the only career field that I enjoy and have participated in many engineering programs. #engineering #chicago #computer-science
Is it a good idea for me to be in a Dual Degree program?
I want to study engineering, but the school I want to go to only has a dual degree program. Will it make a different if I get two degrees compared to one? #engineering #college-major
How hard is it to get a full ride from a school?
I see a lot of full rides based on sports but not on merit. #scholarships
Does obtaining minors to your degree benefit you financially when getting a job ?
Im asking this question because schooling is very expensive , especially for nursing , and I want to know that with me minorin in something useful to my major the job I get will be able to help me pay off my loans. #nursing
What are some good summer jobs to have before going into your first year of college
I'm just curious
#work-life-balance
How do you deal with a professor that you suspect is racially bias?
I am a black girl going to a PWI and I just want some tips and advice on how to handle this situation if it ever happens in my undergraduate and graduate college experience. #african-american #college-advice
What is the hardest part about being an African American woman in a white, male-dominated field?
I am an a African American woman who interested in going into the journalism profession.
#journalism #magazines #online-journalism #broadcast-journalism
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