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Mitchell Oct 01, 2016 903 views

Is there any difference between a university and a college?

I never knew the answer to this question. However, if there is a difference, I think a university would just mean having a bigger population and a college would be smaller? In other words, a university will obviously have more students and a college will have less. This is just something that...

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1415 views

Is it exceptional to display a portfolio of your skills on your personally made website?

I have heard that creating your own website is quite exceptional, so I was wondering what are the key points people get for being able to accomplish this task. #skills #portfolio #website-creation #personal-development #job-application

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 2695 views

How important are grades/GPA for pursuing mechanical engineering?

As a junior, I know that I have to keep my grades up high for college admissions offices, but I was just wondering how it will look if I say I want to pursue mechanical engineering? Do my grades/GPA have to be really exceptional or something? #mechanical-engineering #college-admissions #advice...

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1117 views

How can someone get into building autonomous cars?

I was wondering about what career path would it be for building and programming autonomous cars. #career-path #programming #automation

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 2508 views

What is the toughest thing to work on in mechanical engineering?

I was hoping for a description of some of the toughest situations that can arise from this career path. I want to know what I should prepare for and how to overcome it.

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1376 views

What is the most important thing that someone planning to enter mechanical engineering should know?

As a person interested in mechanical engineering, I was just wondering what is an important thing or things to know about this career path. I am already passionate about it so that is without a doubt something that will not change, so I just wanted to know some reassurance things just in case....

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1116 views

Do many colleges have an honors programs or classes embedded in them?

I recently attended a summer program at NJIT and I discovered that it had an honors college, Albert Dorman Honors College, in it as part of the campus. I wanted to know if many other colleges have the same kind of structure too. These honor programs they provide are very helpful to students so...

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1159 views

What are the requirements of becoming a robotics engineer?

I am very much interested in robotics as junior in high school right now. What should I look for in colleges if this is what I am interested in? I want to know what are the things I need to get done right now or over time to pursue this career. #college-selection #robotics #robotics-engineer

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1507 views

What is the ACT like in terms of how the questions are formatted?

As a rising junior I am considering the ACT's but I wanted to know more about the test itself. I wanted to know if it is something I should take along with the SAT's. Any information about this college admissions test will be very helpful to me. #college #college-admissions #testing...

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1431 views

What is augmented reality all about?

I am wondering what augmented reality is because it is just something that I would like to have more information about. My curiosity gets the better of me, so this is a topic that I would really like to uncover more about. #help #information #augmented-reality

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Gloria Oct 01, 2016 1085 views

What is the first step I can take if I have decided that I will take my chances and apply to Stanford the following year?

I am a rising junior in my high school and I know that it is a really long shot that I could ever end up going there. However, I like to have a little faith that I can apply and hope that the college admissions office over there accepts me. I do not even know what to do now though. I take the...

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Nicholas Sep 29, 2016 2005 views

What do college admission officers expect to see from an essay?

In my 3rd year English class, my teacher has been focusing on college essays for quite a while. My teacher however, doesn't focus specifically on the format or layout. Rather, he wants my essay to be 'unconventional' and simply out of the ordinary. What is expected of a standard college essay?...

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Nimit Sep 27, 2016 1294 views

Accounting or Finance Major

I am confused on which major to select from the two. Both seem interesting but I don't know how to decide which to go for. #business #college-major #finance #accounting

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 1358 views

Are there typically many people interested in mechanical engineering?

I was wondering if mechanical engineering was a popular interest to look into. I wanted to know if I would encounter many others pursuing mechanical engineering like I am. #career #mechanical-engineering #help #people #interest

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 933 views

How much does mechanical engineering provide with?

I never really cared for how much I would be making with mechanical engineering, but it does make me wonder. Is this the kind of career that would be given a huge salary at an entry level or would it gradually get higher over time. #mechanical-engineering #money #salary #entry-level...

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 1402 views

What is the Outlook for mechanical engineering?

I want to know what is going on right now for mechanical engineering. What kind of projects are being worked on that can be essential for our world? I would like to know what there is that should be done. What can I do with knowledge of mechanical engineering? #career #mechanical-engineering...

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 958 views

What are some related careers I should consider for mechanical engineering?

I would like to know the career paths I could be on for mechanical engineering. What does it offer me to work on? I want to know about the kind of careers that deal with programming mostly. #career #mechanical-engineering #career-path #programming #help #advice

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 1297 views

What are the most important abilities and skills required for mechanical engineering?

I would like to know what sort of abilities and skills to work on before pursuing mechanical engineering. I want to prepare myself and know what I am doing before anything happens. I like to plan a lot of things out in that sense. I want to know the big picture that is mechanical engineering....

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 1263 views

What high school/college courses are most important to take for mechanical engineering?

It is my junior year and I wanted to know if taking AP Computer Science is a good start for mechanical engineering before I go off to college. Also,what college courses would I be taking for this field. #college #mechanical-engineering #high-school #help #advice #courses

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 972 views

What are the best opportunities for someone entering mechanical engineering?

I was wondering what are the good things to know beforehand what mechanical engineering offers for people. I want to know what are the kind of projects I can work on with that field in mind. I would like to know if there are any limits to what projects I can work on in that field....

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 16588 views

How and why did you choose mechanical engineering?

The reason I want to pursue mechanical engineering is because of my time spent with Girls Who Code over the summer. I spent seven weeks learning to code and I really like what I can do. I know that I have a big interest in robots and I looked into mechanical engineering and am considering that...

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 2658 views

What are the most and least rewarding aspects of a mechanical engineer?

I would like to know the ups and downs that come with this career path since I know that every career is not strictly perfect.I want to know what I think I will be getting into and how to handle all those aspects. It would be really helpful to know what to remind myself at the end of the day...

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Gloria Sep 24, 2016 1478 views

What is the typical work day for a mechanical engineer like?

Given the fact that I am interested in mechanical engineering, I was wondering what a typical day would consist of in that field. I would like to know about the workload and the atmosphere itself. Any words of advice to pursue this would be helpful as well. #help #advice #mechanical-engineer...

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Mitchell Sep 20, 2016 1309 views

Are there any jobs that will hire a college student fresh out of school without any experience?

Currently, I have been searching on websites like indeed.com for applying to jobs/careers. I read through everything and then when I get to the requirements area I am told that I need this many years of experience. I understand that experience is vital, very important to have but will I ever...

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Mitchell Sep 20, 2016 1148 views

Is there a program where you can obtain your M.A in psychology in only one year?

I have heard from a few people that there is now a program where you can obtain your Masters in Psychology in just two semesters. However, I am unsure whether this option exists. I have currently been going to school for a while now, far too long than expected. It would be absolutely amazing to...

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Mitchell Sep 20, 2016 1325 views

Am I suppose to know what I want to do as soon as I graduate college?

There are many things that I desire and it is so tough for me to pick that very special one! Psychology has so much to offer and I am just lost in the middle. The options upon options never end. I feel as if I should definitely know what it is that I want to do once I graduate. I mean, I...

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Mitchell Sep 19, 2016 1339 views

What are some good websites, some specifics in searching for careers within your field of study?

A few friends have informed me that before I graduate to start applying for jobs. Few have told me to use websites such as indeed.com , linkedin.com , etc. I have been using indeed often but pretty much all requirements for the jobs I am interested in want experience of a few some odd years....

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Mitchell Sep 19, 2016 1609 views

What is the proper way to dress for an interview?

I have had quite a few interviews in the past where I always wore a nice polo collard shirt, dress pants, and dress shoes. It was never anything different. However, now that I am graduating and taking on a "real professional" interview I guess we should say, do I need to change up my attire? Do...

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Mitchell Sep 19, 2016 909 views

I live in Bayville, New Jersey. I heard that jobs down here will pay less money than jobs further north near the Hoboken, Jersey City, NYC areas. Is this fairly true?

It really makes me wonder how this can be. I mean, its got to be common sense because further north means more people and more business. Personally, I would not want to change locations for work just for better income. People always tell me to go north because that is where the money is. I get...

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Gloria Sep 18, 2016 914 views

Do all colleges make you take a placement test after they have accepted you and you confirmed the acceptance before the fall?

The other day, my Pre-cal honors teacher was telling us about how the seniors in our class should take what they learned with her and bring it with them to their placement tests that they will take after a college accepts them. I wanted to confirm on here if all colleges require you to take a...

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Gloria Sep 18, 2016 1037 views

Will it be hard to dorm in college?

I was wondering if by some miracle I can dorm at the college I want to go to, will it be terrifying to go through the new adjustment of going home to a dorm on campus? I want to mentally prepare myself if that actually happens to me. I would like to know if the new change would be very...

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Gloria Sep 18, 2016 857 views

What are some good colleges to look into if I am interested in computer science and art?

I am deeply invested in the area of computer science, However, I do have an appreciation for the arts. I was wondering what are some good recommendation schools to look into for those fields. Also wondering would it be hard having to adjust your course schedules with both of those fields. I...

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Gloria Sep 18, 2016 1214 views

Is it safe to apply to to ivy league schools?

I have hope that I will get accepted to an ivy league school. However, I know that the chances of that happening are pretty low. I am also planning on apply to a few schools that I deem as safe to me since I am positive I will get into those. It's just that I want to throw my application out...

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Gloria Sep 18, 2016 916 views

If I already have my major in mind, then how do I decide what minor I would want?

I would like to know how to pick a minor before attending college. I want to know how someone just picks a minor to focus on as well as their major while at college. Does the minor have to be similar to the major in any way? Or can it be different?

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Mitchell Sep 17, 2016 2281 views

Are you allowed to put any of your professors down as references for applying to job?

I have never actually asked any of my professors this question. To me it sure seems like a very good idea because they are the ones who see how dedicated you are, motivated, and willing you are to work. Not to mention all the effort and devotion you put into your grades. I hope that this can...

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Mitchell Sep 16, 2016 1231 views

Is graduate school a lot harder than regular college?

I have heard from a numerous amount of people that graduate school is not harder than your regular college and/or university. Some people have told me that all it is is a lot more work and that it dives into specific content, which to my expectations does make sense because it is based strictly...

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Mitchell Sep 16, 2016 1191 views

What is the difference between getting a certification and obtaining an M.A?

This question has always seemed to bother me. Maybe it's just because I don't even know what a certification is. But overall, I would like to know the difference between the both and is one better to have than the other? Also, How many years of schooling does going for a certification require?...

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Mitchell Sep 16, 2016 1289 views

Will graduating with a very well GPA compared to graduating with an average GPA matter for getting a job?

Every semester I do and try my hardest to be the best that I can be. My GPA has never been lower than a 3.2, and I know that this really isn't even that good of a GPA but it is better than most, so I hear. What I would like to know is that will graduating with a high GPA necessarily make my...

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Mathew Sep 15, 2016 2172 views

How to start preparing towards a career in data science ?

I'm looking forward to starting a career in data science and I'm doing my master's right now. So, any information regarding this will be helpful for me. #data-science #databases #python #data-analysis #big-data #hadoop

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Mitchell Sep 14, 2016 1031 views

Will choosing a more populated and highly recognized school over one that is less unheard of matter for careers?

I was always so skeptic about where I wanted to go to school throughout high school. I didn't know whether to apply to a D1 school or a D3 school. Therefore, I made the decision to apply to both. Fortunately, I did get accepted to every school I applied to but just couldn't make up my mind as...

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Mitchell Sep 14, 2016 4127 views

What is the best way to improve your public speaking skills?

Public speaking is basically my biggest fear in the entire world. I pretty much try dodging every obstacle possible when it comes to this topic. This is a strong phobia of mine that just eats away at me. If I were to practice speaking when I know I have a presentation or something big coming up...

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Mitchell Sep 14, 2016 1297 views

Does every Psychology major necessarily need graduate school?

I am currently debating on attending graduate school and continuing my education for a Master's Degree. My main concern is that if I decide to not further do my education will it make things harder for myself in the long run to land a job. However, I understand that by getting your Masters you...

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Gloria Sep 14, 2016 1057 views

What are the pros and cons of a private university?

As a rising junior, I want to know what are the good and bad things that could come out of a private university. I want to know what would happen if I miraculously got the chance to dorm there. I want to know what I can know at this moment. Also, if a public university is better instead than a...

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Gloria Sep 14, 2016 910 views

Why do I feel so stressed out before I even apply to college?

As a rising junior, I do not even apply to college yet, but I still am stressed. It probably is because there is so much to be done this year. I just want to know how I can keep myself in check with all the crazy things that will have to be done for this year. In your opinion how should I take...

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Gloria Sep 14, 2016 1074 views

How important are the SAT scores that are being sent to the colleges I plan on applying to?

I do know that they are important. I am taking the SAT early next year and I just want to know how colleges will seem them as. There are so many parts to a college application that I do not know how they will take the SAT score I receive. #college #college-admissions #testing #sat

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Gloria Sep 14, 2016 1007 views

How can someone improve their studying skills for all classes?

I want to improve my studying skills for this year and I wanted to know how you would go about studying for different tests and quizzes that could be given to me on the same day. I want to do my best this year so I just want some new methods that I could try to improve my studying in my...

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Gloria Sep 14, 2016 1338 views

What is it like to be on a robotics team?

At this moment I am interested in robotics, so I was just wondering what is going to happen as someone joins a robotics team at their high school or college. In my high school, we do not have a robotics team, but we do have the technology student association. I wanted to know what there is to...

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Mitchell Sep 12, 2016 5007 views

Is it better or more valued to receive a degree with a minor or concentration?

I will be receiving my degree in Psychology with no minor nor concentration. I am wondering if I made a wise decision by doing so? I have noticed that a majority of my friends have graduated with either a minor or concentration and I never really understood what that meant. Could it just be...

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Mitchell Sep 12, 2016 1247 views

What type of internships can you get and what is it that you exactly do when being a psychology major?

I have yet to think about getting an internship while in the process of achieving my B.A in Psychology. I know that an internship is something very good to have under your belt because it shows experience and is highly valuable for applying to jobs. I am skeptical as to what you do as you...

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Mitchell Sep 12, 2016 6932 views

What is the best way to prepare for an interview?

Honestly, I have not been on many interviews within my lifetime. However, during my Principles of Professional Psych course at Kean University my class as a whole had to do a one on one brief interview with the professor in front of the entire class. The professor asked us a numerous amount of...

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