Holden, Massachusetts

How do I know which school is the right fit for me?
I have been working on applications and have a variety of schools that I've applied to. How am I supposed to know which one is the one for me?

Which is a better major ? #fall22
Which is a better major? Psychology or Law?
#fall22

If I want to get a career in nursing, what should I do before college to be as prepared as possible?
Is there any jobs, internships, or shadowing I should do before college to be more prepared? Or research? #Fall22

If I want to go into the medical field, should I major (undergrad) in organic chemisty or biology??
I am deciding what to major in going into my freshman year of college, and can't decide between getting a solid understanding in chemisty or biology. Which do you think?

Are internships widely avaliable for students who also have a heavy courseload??
I enjoy hands on activities and feel like getting real time experience especially in the medical field would be exponentially helpful, but I don't want to overload myself with hard classes and that responsibility

How would I go about taking formal commissions for my paintings?
For context, I am a senior in HS and would like to start making money off of traditional painting commissions, like landscape paintings, portraits, etc. I have the skills to do so, but I am wondering how I would go about establishing myself on socials and how I could create a customer base. I’m...

What do I do if I'm undecided on which art related major I want to choose?
I've always been passionate about the arts ever since I was a child. However, now that it's time to apply to colleges I'm stuck on deciding a major. I still think I have a lot to improve on in my artwork which school can help me with. However, I'm not quite sure which major to choose. I love...

What kinds of companies do electrical engineers work for?
I'm pursuing a career in electrical engineering and want to know the work environment they're in.

What steps should I take in high school in order to study journalism at a strong university?
I am a sophomore in high school, and English has always been my favorite subject. I love to write, especially when I am able to represent stories of those who cannot or struggle to. The field of journalism is one that fascinates me, and I intend on pursuing it in college!

Tech company interview
What does the interview process for a tech company look like?

What type of skills and attributes are put into consideration when choosing a career path?
I am in the 10th grade and already have some hobbies and things I enjoyed but I want to know if they can be developed into a career path.

How to enter into biotech business career with BA in Biology?
A BS in Biology but interested in the business aspect of biotech and pharma, not sure about how to follow/enter into this career path.

How do I know if secondary or elementary education is right for me?
How will I know if secondary or elementary education is right for me? I know I want to teach special education I just don't know what age group I want to teach.

How to get noticed by colleges?
How do i get colleges to notice me in a small, lesser known school

"fun" Engineering jobs?
I'm looking for an engineering field that isn't completely a desk job. Aerospace, electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineering stand out to me. I'd appreciate any insights into the type of work each field has and how they compare.

What can I do to be successful in Elementary Education?
I am currently a senior in highschool, looking to major in Elementary-Education. Is there any helpful tips to be successful in that major, or any recommendations of the job it's self?

How should I get involved in political campaigns when I get to college?
How should I get involved in political campaigns when I get to college. I am a senior in high school and I am looking to pursue the political science field and want to become a lawyer. I love my AP Government class and learning about our history and the Constitution.

How do I know what Scholarships I've won?
How do I know which scholarships I have been chosen for? I've applied to so many on multiple websites, how do I know if and when I am awarded one?

College Activities?
How does college life differ at big schools compared to smaller schools?



How long does it take to become a Nurse Anesthetist?
Should I take a gap year before going into nursing?


Question for my future
What steps can I take today, that would move me closer to my dream? #fall22

What is the best college for me to go to if I want to major in Criminal Psychology?
I plan to major in Criminal Psychology when I go to college. I have already started thinking about what classes I should take in high school to help prepare to go into that field. I live in a place where there are a bunch of Ivy League schools around, I'm just not sure what college would fit me...

Questions about college and careers
How are college and the top one percent related? Do you have to obtain a good education to make lots of money?

What is the hardest part about becoming a dentist?
I am a senior at Amherst Regional High School and am intested in studying chemistry in college. Outside of school, I ride horses, sing and dance.

What was the hardest part in completing medical school?
Interested in being in the medical field but still deciding in between Physician Assistant or being a doctor

Why should I become a Physician Assistant instead of going ahead and study to be a doctor?
Interested in being in the medical field but not sure which path to head towards. Second guess myself if I can actually make my plans of being in the medical field come true.

Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22?
Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22

How was the transfer from highschool to college and nursing school?l?
I am curious about the workload, time management needed, and the rigor of courses in nursing school.

how would my peers describe me ?
what should i do to study law? I'm good at debating showing evidence to my claims but i also don't know if i'm going to be good at it but i love auguring in the court and fighting for what i believe is right.I work hard i make sure i get my work done when it's assigned and if i had a bad grade...

How did you come to terms with/and find yourself WANTING to be in the medical field, despite the expectations of immigrant parents?
If you're a first-gen and you have immigrant parents who wanted you to become a doctor, how did you come to terms with/and find yourself wanting to be in the medical field, rather than just going into it because your parents told you?

What is the best direction if you want to become a 2D Animator?
I'm currently a senior in high school, aiming to become a 2D Animator, but I don't know the best way to achieve that goal efficiently in a way that works best for me. I still want to review basic drawing skills while also developing new animation skills so I can build a career out of what I...

How do I apply to get scholarships?
I want to get more scholarships so I can have less to worry about for the future.

"What makes a "top college" a good college?
What makes any standard college different from one another?

What is the best way to keep on track of student loans so you don't have a lot of debt?
When thinking of getting a higher education, the most thing that scares me is being in a lot of debt and not having received the education/standards needed. How can I be able to study worry-free knowing I have to pay off the student loans I will have sooner or later?

How much do public colleges and universities cost per year on average in a 4 year program?
I'm interested in starting to save for college but I don't know how much to start begin with. I'm also hoping that I can get a decent number of scholarships to help lessen the financial strain on me and my family.

To college students, what would be the best way to manage your time?
I struggle to use my time wisely and tend to sleep. I was wondering about a way to survive college with less stress and more sleep time. I would like to learn a way to give me time for fun.

What are the most helpful majors to have when applying to law school?
Going to law school?

To what extent does the "college experience" (drinking, partying, fraternities, etc.) distract from the true purpose of college--education?
To what extent does the "college experience" (drinking, partying, fraternities, etc.) distract from the true purpose of college--education?


How did you overcome moments when you wanted to give up, with the number of years of hard work required to become a doctor or work in the medical field,
I have always and still want to be a pediatrician or at least work with children in the medical field. I make sure to take classes and participate in activities that will further expand my passion for the future. The amount of work I put in now is only a dent compared to the overall hard work...

What do you need to graduate with in order to study criminology?
Ive been doing really great lately in all my classes! Ive been enjoying taking geometry lately and I wanna study criminology one day after highscool.

What's the best way to study for upcoming college exams?
To study for exams what are helpful tips or strategies? Flashcards, Kahoot, Quizlet? I simply do not know what college students find the most useful to help them.

How do I know what is the best college?
How do I know which college is right for me? Which college or what type of college will lead me to success and a great career to support myself financially?

What is the process of becoming a physician assistant and would you recommend this professional path?
Over this past summer I did an internship at Boston Children Hospital, working with the Pathology department. During that time, I was able to spend with Pathology, i viewed many career paths within Pathology. However, one that stood out to me was a Physician Assistant. Unfortunately, I was not...

What in the criminal justice system did you feel that you were not prepared for or wish you knew more about before entering?
What in the criminal justice system did you feel that you were not prepared for or wish you knew more about before entering?

How many service hours do you need to be accepted into PA school?
How many service hours do you need to be accepted into PA school?

Vocational Inquiry
I got heart surgery about 2 years ago and since then I have stuck to the idea of being in the health field. I KNOW I want to be a Cardiologist. However, I don't know if I want to be a surgeon or physician. I had asked my cardiologist what classes they thought I should take and they said AP Math...
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