New Canaan, Connecticut
What do graduate schools focus on in the admissions process?
I have heard that graduate programs will first look at GPA, which will then remove the unqualified students. #graduate-school #college-admissions #masters #college-recruiting #graduate-recruitment #graduate-programs
What are different specialties for one going into a career in occupational therapy?
Going into this field. #science #physical-therapist #therapy #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #therapists #hospitals #occupational-health
Is it worth taking out student loans for graduate school programs? Will I ever be out of debt?
Currently applying to graduate schools. Private school programs are so expensive. #college #graduate-school #scholarships #student-loans #debt #graduate-recruitment
How many graduate programs should one apply to?
Applying to graduate programs now. #university #graduate-school #undergraduate #university-applications #graduate-recruitment #graduate-programs
What happens if you don't get into graduate school on the first try? How should you go from there?
Graduating College #health #graduate-school #college-admissions #volunteering #college-applications
What are the best graduate programs for occupational therapy on the East Coast?
Looking into the field. #healthcare #graduate-school #physical-therapist #therapy #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy
What can you do with a psychology major?
I am a psychology major. #psychology #college-major #college-admissions #clinical-psychology #mental-health
What is the difference between public and private accounting firms?
Whenever I hear the word "accounting," my mind would immediately think of the four big four firms. I never fully understood what is the difference between the big four (public firms) and private firms that makes the big four, distinguished targeted employers. I learned before that private...
How do you manage school, work, and extracurriculars at the same time ?
I am currently working, and I go to college full time, how can I manage all of these 3 things at the same time while also being successful in them ? #career #school #work #life #full-time
Does college rankings matter?
I remembered back in high school, rankings was a big thing to me. I would constantly check usnews and other websites to see where a certain school ranked before applying to it. However, now that I'm in a college that is averagely ranked, I am wondering if ranking of a college really does...
Can you share your experience on how you determine what type of accounting you want to focus on?
Today while conversing with my school adviser, she asked me what type of accounting I wanted to focus on. It was until that moment that I learned that accounting has three focus: taxation, auditing, and financing. I did a lot of research over the past few days because she wanted me to get back...
Is it difficult to get a job as an asthma specialist?
I'm considering studying that once I get to medical school but I'm wondering if it's worth it. Will there be enough jobs open or should I think of another field to go into to? #college #medicine #school #astthma
What can I do to gain more leadership experience in college?
From the start of college, I have joined many clubs and organizations to get involved. However, lately I've been stressing out because every time I desire to join a committee or become a board member, I never quite succeed. Will not obtaining leadership positions hinder my potential to...
Is taking a semester off for an internship a good choice?
As part of my school's Accounting and Taxation Honor Program, there is a requirement to take the winter semester of our senior year off for an internship. This internship will give me an insight into the accounting field as well as possibly landing me a job after college. All my financial aid...
When should I start investing my money or ?bounding??
I have been working a lot recent ally and I know that your supposed to start investing or share holding your money at an early age. When would be a great time? #business #education #money #economics #investment-management #business-analysis #savings #economic-research
Why are accountants usually the first career that people associate with miserable and bored people?
From my teacher, counselor, to my mentor/boss, all have told me that I need to be 100% sure that accounting is the right path for me. They then will go on to cite examples of accountants that they know who are miserable and hates waking up to go to work each day. Why are accountants always...
Is there a better career outlook to double major in accounting and a computer related major (CIS) or accounting and a language major (Chinese)?
I soon have to declare my major in order to sort out the necessary courses with my college adviser for the upcoming years. However, I am stumped. I have always intended to major in accounting and a computer related major like Computer Informational System, but recently I started hearing about...
Does one bad grade like a 80 on my transcript affect my chances with top tier colleges?
I have been freaking out lately due to the constant drop in my AP US History quiz grades. Except for this class, I have excelled in my other classes. Additionally, I have never gotten a grade below 90 before and my overachieving mind hopes to find some reassurance from college counselors and...
Private Loans vs. Federal Loans. What are the pros and cons?
From what I can understand there are many types of loans for undergraduate or graduate school. Can anyone explain why I should choose a federal loan over a private loan or vice versa? #college #finance #financial-services #student-loans #federal-government #fafsa
What classes are the best classes to take in college if i want to own my own dance school?
I am a dancer and I've been dancing since age 4. I love dance and i love children. I feel that dancing is a positive way of expression. I live in Far Rockaway, Queens and not a lot of people have lots of money to pay for professional dance classes for there children so they don't introduce it...
What type of degree do you need to become a pediatrician and are there any courses i can take now to become more experience in that field?
I am a senior in high school and i want to take pre-med courses in college. I want to become a pediatrician because i love kids and i am passionate about helping children and being a big help to the world by a little part. I want to go into college knowing exactly or at least close to what my...
How important is your GPA when trying to get a job in your field?
If I'm trying to get a job in any field, does GPA matter or is having relevant experience more important? #college #job-search #experience #undergraduate #gpa
Should I major in theoretical mathematics or applied mathematics in undergraduate?
I've taken both theoretical and applied math courses, but I was wondering what the different prospects in terms of career paths there are from one versus the other? #career #career-path #mathematics #undergraduate #applied-mathematics #theoretical
What are some good questions to ask a professional panel?
I have had the opportunity in the past to visit accounting firms and converse with accountants. However, I always found myself at a dead end with an inability to come up with good questions. I had a train of thought, but I could not put them into words. Now I want to get an idea of what would...
What are some good experiences to add when thinking about applying to medical school?
I'm trying to figure out what are the most important activities that will help me improve my candidacy for medical school. #medicine #graduate #research #medicine-school #volunteering #undergraduate #admissions #medcine
I have an upcoming interview at a medical school, how do you prepare for a one-on-one interview?
I have a one-on-one interview at a medical school coming up. Does anyone have any helpful tips on what to prepare for and how to approach the interview.
For reference: I have a masters degree in biomedical sciences and a bachelors degree in mathematics. #medicine -school #interview
How to interview at a medical school? (MMI)
I have an upcoming interview at a medical school that hold their interviews by a Multiple-Mini-Interview style. Can anyone give a way to prepare for a MMI? I have read up on it, but was wondering if anyone has any personal anecdotes on how it went for them and if they would do anything...
How would I go about getting an entry level clinical research position?
I am looking for an entry level research position that will further strengthen my application to medical school. The only experience I have in research is community health research, but I am trying to find something more clinical or even lab related. Since I am lacking in experience how can I...
What types of careers are there related to the frequent use of Adobe Photoshop+Indesign?
I am a high school student, and I've recently gotten my ACA license in both Photoshop and Indesign. I've found that I use these programs frequently, and I'm quite comfortable with using them. Are there any careers that require frequent use of these programs? #career #career-choice #career-path...
Health science
What kind of jobs can I get if I get a bachelor's degree in Health Science Administration? #science #health #administration
How does one develop and execute their own Private Practice as an Obstetrician?
Thinking whether or not to develop my own private practice or be affiliated with an accredited hospital. #medicine #ob-gyn
Is it possible for an OB-GYN not to become attached or effected by still born births? If so, how?
I am focusing on this area of expertise however I am aware of potential emotional events that way happen within my career as an Obstetrician. #ob-gyn #medicine #career-counseling #hospital-and-health-care
What occupations and fields are stagnating or decreasing in growth?
As time progresses, some occupations become obsolete because of society and technology. The factory worker was beat out by the robot, the mail delivery man was beat out by the drone. As a student and future contributor to the workforce, it is imperative to know where the money is at and where...
Will there be an over saturation of engineers?
I want to be an engineer and am curious about the field. Presently, engineering and other STEM occupations are quite popular. But as time passes, there will be many who major in it like me and due to that, won't the job market be more competitive? And if so, when? #engineering #employment...
What are the top colleges for Computer Science and Cyber Security?
In the future, I plan to go to a college for a computer science and cyber security major. I just haven't been able to find the "perfect" college. I thought I would ask for people's opinion who are actually in the field of study. Thank you. #computer-science #computer #computer-security
On average, how much is a technology university?
I was wondering the about the price because I plan on going to a STEM college for a computer science or cyber security major. Thanks in advance. #computer-science
What would you say are the general steps into becoming a doctor?
I've been wanting to be a lot of things including an engineer and and going into business as well as medicine. I would love to know the steps into becoming a doctor and the things I would have to do outside of class work like volunteering in hospitals or working around medicine or working in...
For those of you who went to medical school but didn't major in a Science, what did you major in?
I want to become a pediatrician in the future, however, I've heard that just because you plan on going to medical school doesn't mean you have to major in a science. I would like to keep my options open and seeing what else people have majored in would help me do that. #college-major #medical-school
Do you enjoy being a broadcast journalist?
I love broadcasting and I want to hear if someone working that actual job loves it still. #broadcast #journalism #broadcast-media
What types of journalism companies should I intern for?
I was thinking more of the magazine companies. I want opinions. #journalists
Should I pick my college solely for its program even if other ones have everything else better?
I want to go to SUNY Stonybrook for its program but Binghamton has a much nicer facility. I'm not sure what to do. #college
Is it difficult to score a job at Google or Microsoft as a computer science major?
I was wondering if it is the type of field where you start low and rise up in the ranks or a more static position once you are in. #computer-science #google #microsoft
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