Massachusetts, USA

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

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.

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. 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 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?

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

Accounting major?

Just interested, I wish to have opportunities to work with animals.