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How do you get a job coming out of college?
What is the most important thing to know in transition from college to a real life job in order to secure a job which will set you up for your future?

How often does a clinical psychologist do psychotherapy compared to assessements of mental health disorders? Does it depend on the job? #Spring25
I am an incoming freshman to James Madison University and would like to know early on what to expect after graduate school. Any help is appreciated!

What is the best advice to give scholarship-seeking college students?
I am a first generation college student majoring in pharmaceutical sciences, and I'm having a difficult time navigating the financial aid aspect of higher education.

How do I find more scholarships to apply for and how do I boost my chances of getting them?
I'm a college sophomore who is looking for funding for my chemistry degree.

How do you think your passion for aerospace engineering evolves when faced with the rigorous demands of college life, and how do you balance maintaining that passion with the pressures of performance, social life, and potential burnout?
I start College in the Fall with a major in aerospace engineering and curious of the impact shift from high school to college life.

What kind of questions are on the LPC (to become a licensed therapist) and how can I better prepare myself as a current college student for this exam?
I am about to start my bachelors in the Fall. I understand that I have a long way to go before needing to take the exam, but I want to get a better understanding and work on preparing myself over the years. Being a therapist is all I have ever wanted.

How do I start applying for grants? #Spring25
When learning about scholarships and free money for college I was recommended to start applying for grants.

What path should I take for Cybersecurity?
I recently started my associate's for cybersecurity. I started this semester. haven't even gotten to an cyber type classes yet. I need a job, and I want to start cyber security as soon as possible. Should I be taking a certification course? Will the cert even help with landing a job? If so,...

What else can I do to strengthen my resume if I don't have much volunteering or shadowing experience for nursing school?
I am currently a freshman in college looking to apply to nursing school, and I feel like I am put at a disadvantage beacuse a lot of people go out their way to volunteer or shadow. I didn't know this was something I wanted to do until more recently.

How did people with social anxiety get through college?
I have two months left of high school and I'm afraid of what life away from home will be like. I want to go to college but being on my own is different and might be challenging for me because of my social anxiety. I've spent my entire high school years to myself and I never really spoke to...

What should I major in college? It's a very personalized process but i'm lost.
I'm in college, my first official year, but I almost have my associate's degree already (due to AP and summer courses). However, I don't know what to major in, and I feel that I need to decide quickly. I know many people will say to go off your interests and what you're good at, but I don't...

What classes could I take for criminal justice if I want to become a detective ?
I am in the ninth grade, my grades are good, and I play sports. I want to go to a good college for sports and criminal justice.

What jobs hire 14 year olds?
I'm turning 15 in 6 months, but before then I want a job. My mom is supportive of my decision for getting a job, I've talked to my school about it and I think I'm suitable for it.

What did animal physical therapists major in when they went to college?
I was thinking of becoming an animal physical therapist because of the salary and because I get to work hands-on with animals. I have looked into biology as a major but I'm not sure if I should go through with biology or psychology as a major. There's also animal science so I'm just wondering...

Should I aim for dog trainer or dog groomer as a career?
I know that both professions require you to work directly with dogs, but I wanted to know how someone who chose to be a dog groomer or dog trainer knew that was the path they wanted to go down. They both sound appealing to me and I want to choose the one that makes me happier. I also wonder if...
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