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What is The Common Application and what are some advantages and disadvantages of using it to apply to college?
This question was asked by Derek from Oklahoma. He's a sophomore in high school who wants to go to college, so he's beginning his research to better understand his options and how to apply. #university #higher-education #admissions-counseling
What is the difference between the early action and the early decision college application deadlines?
This question was asked by a junior from San Jose, Ca who plans on applying to Stanford next fall. She hopes to study biomedical engineering and eventual find herself in the medical device industry.thank you so much njuhuh #college-admissions #college-applications #college-advice #early-action...
How long before the college application deadlines should I ask my teachers for a letter of recommendation?
This question was asked by a high school junior who knows college application deadlines are approaching for the seniors of her school. She wants to get a jump on her letters of recommendation, and she wants to know how soon is too soon for the request. She's interested in pursuing an english...
i have three interests what is best payed,best education needed, and the career that needes most work
my name is Bryan and i like robotics football and engineering it is hard to pick witch one i what to do because they are all great thing to do but what to see witch would be better paying needs most work and needs the best education #technology #football #robotics
what schools do you recommend for engineering
i am in 6th grade and i have been interested in engineering since 5th grade because i love technology,construction together they can be good for engineering #college #engineering
What are some time management strategies to increase productivity?
This question was asked by Sofia from Baltimore. She's a senior in high school, and she's hoping to learn strategies to prepare for the rigorous course load of college next fall. #time-management #scheduling #multi-tasking #task-management
What advice/tips would you give a high school student who is not a very good test taker? What kinds of things helped you take tests well? What sort of study tips worked best for you? Did you have any sort of pre-test rituals that worked?
This question was asked by a high school senior in Los Angeles, Ca who just received her ACT test scores. She's disappointed with how she performed but plans on retaking the exam. She's applying to several University of California schools this semester. #college #university #test-management...
What is the distribution of men and women in the law industry?
This question was asked by Kristin in Cambridge who one day hopes to attend Harvard Law School. Her dream is to move to the Silicon Valley and work in venture capital law. #law #business-law #business-lawyer #corporate-law #venture-capital #women-in-law
Is it common to switch majors in college several times? How many times did you change yours?
This question was asked by a young lady in Southern California who is undecided on her major. She is currently applying to college, but she fears not graduating on time as a product of entering college without a predetermined course of study. #college-major #college-admissions #major #majors...
Where can I find a list of scholarships and grants along with a description of their application processes?
College application season is here, and seniors all over the country are looking for scholarships and grants to help reduce the cost of attendance. This young lady from Houston is hoping to win some scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. #college #scholarships #college-applications #debt...
What can I do in my spare time to help me stand out from my peers in the college admissions process?
This questions was asked by a young lady who hopes to be attending college in the fall of 2017. How can we prepare her for the college application process? #sports #college-admissions #college-bound #volunteering #college-advice #extracurriculars #volunteer
What is the difference between anatomical and clinical pathology?
This question was asked by a high school junior from Los Angeles, Ca who is pursuing a career in the medical field.
I'm interested in forensic photography. What classes should I take in college?
I'm in my sophomore year of high school. I'm just curious about the kind of classes to take in college in order to be a forensic photographer. And also what other classes I could take in high school. #photography #forensics
What is the average salary for a software engineer?
I would like to know the average income for a software engineer in San Francisco California? #engineering #software-engineer
What does a content marketer do on a daily basis?
This question was asked by a writer/photographer in New York City who aspire to use their writing and photography skills to earn a position as a digital content marketer in New York.
What are some volunteer things that I can do to have fun this Halloween while improving my resume?
This question comes from a student who wants to make the most out of their Halloween by giving back to their community through some form of volunteerism. They're thinking about improving their resume and strengthening their college applications by adding more extracurricular activities to their...
As a senior in high school, what can I do, now, to begin preparing for the MCAT?
This question comes from a student with an interest in pursuing a career in the medical field as a general surgeon.
What kinds of career opportunities come to those with a background in animation?
This question comes from a young man who has a love for drawing cartoons and aspires to work at Pixar, one day. He wants to keep his options open (he's considering Dreamworks as an option) and would love to know where else he can work and in what capacity with a background in animation. I would...
What types of classes can I take while in high school to prepare for a computer science degree in college?
This question was asked by a sophomore in high school who is interested in establishing a basic knowledge base in computer science before they enter college. The youth of today will be entering a workforce more technologically charged than the one we are currently facing. I would like to share...
How much of the college admissions process is based on luck, and how much of the process is based on accomplishments, grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities?
This question was asked by a senior in high school who is beginning his college application process, today. He is interested in a career in computer programming and hopes to find himself walking the halls of a California State University during the fall of 2016. I would like to share this...
What is the distribution of men and women in the high tech industry?
This question was asked by a young lady from Plymouth Massachusetts who has an interest in pursuing a career in computer engineering. I would like to share this question with the CareerVillage community to offer a learning opportunity to all of our young men and women who have an interest in...
In which county in California does a barber make the most money?
I'm really interested in becoming a barber, but I want to know in which county does a barber makes the most money so in the future I know where to look for a job
How much experience do you need to be a computer network architect?
I have been researching about different careers in the computer industry, and I have been wondering how much experience do you need for this career. #computer #computer-engineering
Is being a newscaster hard?
I am thinking about becoming a newscaster for my career in life. #journalism #news #newscaster
What is the education level and training needed to become a Pharmacist?
I would like to know the order of process that is needed to become a Pharmacist. #pharmacy #pharmacists
What is the highest paying job in business?
I'm interested in majoring in business and want to know what good jobs would I be able to pursue.
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