Career questions tagged applications
How do I even begin?
I am a senior halfway through the year. I haven't started no college process. No scholarships but I have done some research and know what I want to do. I want to be in the sports industry. I want and need to start applying for stuff soon. My GPA isn't the best but I do have some good accomplishments and pretty good test scores. Unsure what to do I need help and quick.
Phoenix
How much time did you spend on your college applications?
How much is best to spend time on your collage applications and how much it takes to finish one application, and after completing it once, will it be easier and faster to make other applications for different colleges?
San Francisco
Is it a good idea to include in common App a recommendation from a basketball coach for whom I had done an impressive fundraiser He is not my school coach. this is in addition to the recommendations from teachers?
Common App - Letter of Recommendation
Westampton
Is it good to have a letter of recommendation from my high school principal for college applications (common app) ?
My principle stated they can give me a letter of recommendation but I'm not sure if that is too much/kinda odd and bad. I do not know I should add it..
Los Angeles
What are considered to be big and small awards for common app?
I am currently a junior and wonder if 2 of my main awards as of now are big or small awards. I was a freshman when I got 2nd out of 56 science fair boards at my school and second in county sophomore year for biochemistry where I was qualified for ISEF. What are some programs or research opportunities in where I could gain valuable awards for common apps and in pursuit of going into the medical field.
Fresno
How to prepare for Physician Assistant (PA) school?
I'm a 2nd year college student and recently decided to pursue a PA path. how can I prepare for applications? - extracurriculars - programs - shadowing - volunteer opportunities I was especially worried about all the direct patient experience I need since I don't know where to start and every opportunity seems to need an additional certificate Thank you in advance!
Santa Barbara
does volunteering even matter on my college applications?
recently, I've signed up to volunteer at my local library, they claim it could look good on my future college applications, but do colleges really care if I volunteer anywhere? and if they do, will volunteering at the library be good?
Carol Stream
how, can I combine my physics degree with computer science?
Hello, I have a degree in applied physics now I wanted to specialize my knowledge in computer science. I have had a huge interest in IT since I was in high school. now I got the opportunity to study for my masters in the USA. but in my visa interview, I think I couldn't convince them or show them my interest toward of this field and the reason why I switch my field. can you give tips, information, or application on how can tell them the relation between them and what can I build with these two fields when I return to my home country? and I'm working in a system software implementation company as a system trainer. please need your help!
Addis AbabaWhat can I do during the summer to prepare for college applications?
I am a rising senior and don't know what to do during the summer to prepare for college applications.
Lompoc
question regarding JEE Mains?
I have my Jee mains in about 10 days and i haven't prepared for it and i don't know where to start I'm genuinely terrified what i'm going to do!! At this point my life is on stacks for that exam and i need really need to clear jee mains!!
Delhi Division
Who would be the people in my life that can review my college essay and critique it?
College essay
WorcesterLetters of Recommendation
I have just started my grad school application for Genetic Counseling but am not very confident regarding the 3 letters of recommendation I need to gather. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and my own social anxiety, I have had a hard time making any connections with professors. Classes have around 300 students so they have little to no memory of me. I've e-mailed the grad program about if letters of recommendations from my supervisor at work could be considered (currently an HR intern). I have also reached out to a professor I recently had last Spring. Is there anything else you would recommend for me to do?
Seattle
What is the best way to prepare for AP tests?
what is the best way to study for test in ap world history, and prepare for the ap test?
United States
Should I include my political volunteering in my applications and resumes?
I am an Executive Intern for the Young Republicans of Bexar County, and I do a lot of work for them as well. I was selected to be an intern despite only being in high school which is very honorable. However, with bias against conservatives on college campuses, will "liberal" colleges look down upon my work as an EI for the Young Republicans when they would commend the same work if I volunteered for the Young Democrats? Should I even include it on my resumes and applications? #politics #colleges #collegeapplication #applications #resume
Helotes
Is it okay to cold email professors who I'd like to do graduate research with?
It's time to think about applying for graduate school! I want to email some professors to learn more about their research group and fields of study. Is that acceptable or might it count against me in the application process? #PhD #graduate-school #research #grad-school #applications #physics #optics #laser-physics #particle-physics #academia
RochesterWhat does a technical interview entail?
I've made it past the first round of interviews for a research lab I'm interested in, and the next step is for a PI to reach out to schedule a technical interview. I have no idea what a technical interview is, or how to prepare! I'm a physics student and would be working in acoustics or signal processing if that's helpful. #physics #interviewing #research #research-lab #internship #technical-interview #applications #interviews #acoustics #signal-processing #data-science
RochesterI have an offer that expires before I get a final decision from other summer programs. What are my options and what should I do?
Good news: I've received an offer for a physics REU at the University of Arkansas! Bad news: I need to respond by Feb 26th, even though final decisions from other REUs, national labs, and NASA come in early March. What are my options? I've already asked if my application review could be expedited, and most programs told me it wasn't possible. I wish these deadlines were more coordinated! #internships #applications #decisions #physics #national-labs #engineering #optics #laser-physics #nasa #REU #research
Rochester
What are things that look good on College Applications?
My top career choices are the following. 1-Registered Nurse, 2- Physical Therapist, 3-Substance abuse counselor, or 4- HR management. However I do not know which one I will pursue yet. #psychology #healthcare #counselor #career #college #applications #career-path
Callahan
What are some tips for integration of your own values and beliefs in a college application essay?
I am planning on applying to a range of colleges with many highly selective institutions. How do you recommend I stand out in the application process and essay? #college #applications #JULY20
Sheffield
Is it possible to complete a psychology PhD under a faculty member in a different department?
I'm looking into psychology graduate programs, particularly looking for researchers who study sexuality/relationships. People in this area vary in their actual department - for example, some are in sociology, communications, medicine, social work, etc. which vary pretty drastically from psych in terms of how the departments operate. If someone in a department like this is studying something I'm very interested in from a psychology perspective, would I be able to somehow complete my PhD under them? Can I do that by having a co-advisor in the psych department and if so, what might be the criteria for finding an advisor in psych? #psychology #research #grad-school #social-work #psychiatry #communications #sociology #graduate-school #phd #admissions #applications #college #medicine
PhiladelphiaIn what situation can you list a degree you're working on as your title?
For example, I'm applying to graduate school in psychology this semester. By the time I attend the graduate program, I will have completed my B.A. However, on my applications, should I list myself as "Alexandra C., B.A." or not? The only similar situation I can think of is people who have "ABD" but I wouldn't know another equivalent. #psychology #college-admissions #graduate-school #applications #bachelors
Philadelphia
Is it better to have a less personal recommendation from someone with high authority, or a more personal recommendation from someone with a lower position?
#recommendations #applications #job-search #college-applications #college-admissions
ShorelineAs a transfer student what can I do to improve and add to my college applications that aren't good grades or internships?
To help boost their college applications, many strive for good grades or apply for internships but in addition to those, what can I do to help boost my application? #applications
San Jose
What should be my goal score for the ACT and SAT?
Test score expectations?? #testing #act #sat #applications
MadisonWhat are the best Pre-Physical Therapy schools?
Looking for the best Pre-Physical Therapy schools to go to - #physicaltherapy #college #applications #therapy #physical-therapy #physical-therapist
SterrettSenior year tips?
It’s my last year of high school and I’m beginning to seriously look into colleges. My previous years were not too hot, any suggestions and helpful tips to do better for college applications? #senioryear #college #seniortips #high-school #college-applications #applications
Summerville
What are some good scholarships to apply for?
Are there is good websites or organizations to go through? #scholarships #college #financial-aid #scholarships #applications #finance
MebaneHow to write a resume for an internship?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #resume #application #applications #internship #interning Things you can consider for this specific question... What format should a resume for an internship have? What should someone include on their resume? What should someone NOT include? How long should the resume be? How should you submit the resume? What have you included on your own resumes?
PhiladelphiaWhat are some things to do to prepare for applying to JD/PHD programs?
-What research experience/internships would be helpful? -How important is networking when applying to graduate programs? #education #law #graduate-school #college #applications #phd #jd #doctorate
Scotch Plains
What Can You Include in Your College Resume/ Essay to Set Yourself Apart
So I am wanting to apply to several colleges, with my aspiration being to enter Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Science to study entomology. The issue for me is that, though I have good grades, I will have over 1,500 hours of volunteer/intern experience working with animals/ insects, and am participating in a summer program this summer (the summer prior to my senior year) I am unsure of what else I can participate in to set myself apart further from other candidates. For further context, I am going to enter my senior year this summer so I have relatively limited time to add things on and live in central Georgia. Any information would be extremely helpful! #applications #internships #college #gpa #Cornell-University
Fortson