Stamford, Connecticut
How many volunteering hours should any high school student put in to get a decent acceptance to a college?
I am currently in 11th grade and I have put in about 130-145 hours of volunteering work. I was wondering if that would be enough but I am not sure. I know good grades are a factor but I was wondering what the most a child can put in? #college #science #health #school #college-admissions...
I plan to major in International Relations, and I would like to hear what that major entails from someone who's studied it.
I love the idea of helping people by being a diplomat, working in government, or for a not-for-profit. I just don't know anyone who's majored in this field and I'd love to hear what it's like! #international-relations
What importance does a PhD hold?
Why are PhD field members get higher pay? Why is it such a respectable stand? Should I aim for a PhD in biomedical engineering? #biology #biomedical-engineering #science-phd
Does commuting strip a person of their college experience?
My sister who is a dormer has always lamented to me how important it is to dorm and move away from home. She emphasized on the key phrase "college experience." Instead of listening to her, I am opting to commute because of the internships available for my major in the city. I am wondering if...
Switching professions?
Hi, my dream as a child was to become a famous singer, and I'm also very known to have a beautiful voice etc. but my father was telling me that it wouldn't be a stable career as a start off and I should choose a career that would, like a doctor. And after I finish med school, I can go off and...
Is it possible to switch your profession from a doctor to a famous singer?
Hi, my dream as a child was to become a famous singer, and I'm also very known to have a beautiful voice etc. but my father was telling me that it wouldn't be a stable career as a start off and I should choose a career that would, like a doctor. And after I finish med school, I can go off and...
What diplomas are most useful for a career in venture capital?
I'm interested in venture capital but the path to such a job is unclear. If I wanted to get a job in a venture capital firm straight out of college, what degree would be most useful? #college #college-major #entrepreneurship #venture-capital
Which branch of psychology has the highest rate of hiring
I am psychology major and I have been told industrial psychology have the highest rate of hiring meanwhile I am interested in health psychology. #professor #professional #graduate-school
Will graduate programs will down on taking science prerequisites at a different college than your own, such as community college?
Applying to grad programs. #graduate-school #college-admissions #undergraduate #occupational-therapy #college-recruiting
Is it worth applying to a joint BS/MS program after already receiving your BA?
Some graduate programs only offer the joint program. They happen to be much longer since they are joint programs. However, many programs only offer a regular MS degree. #psychology #graduate-school #occupational-therapy #masters-degree #speech-pathology
If one is not accepted into graduate school, is there a way to find out what the admissions counselors disliked?
Will it be told to you in your rejection email? Or do you have to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor? #graduate-school #graduate #physical-therapist #undergraduate #physical-therapy #masters #occupational-therapy #graduate-programs
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
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