Career questions tagged college-admissions
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How are Harvard, Brown, Columbia, and Johns Hopkins's Neuroscience program different?
I want to know the characteristics of each program and what their strengths and weaknesses are.
How long does pursuing a major in Early Childhood at a State University take?
I spent three years in the Early Childhood Program while in high school and am currently a senior.
Which High School Class Should I Pick? Please Help!!!?
So I definitely want to go into the field of teaching but next year I am doubling up in science and taking Chemistry and AP Environmental next year but that only leaves one period left for an elective in my schedule. Should I take AP Psychology or Careers in Education. I really want to take careers in ed but I don't want it to seem like I want to do something with science in the future. It would be my junior year in high school I'm not sure if colleges want to see me dedicated to teaching or if they want to see me take as many AP classes as I can.
What are my chances of getting into Auburn and how can I increase them?
I'm a junior who lives in state so my chances are slightly higher. My GPA is really mid(my weighted will be pretty high) but I'm pretty sure I can make a 25-28 on my ACT by December. Since Auburn mainly looks at 9-11 transcripts so I'll have taken 7 honors and 6 AP classes. I also plan on applying for a major Mechanical Engineering. I'm currently or participated in many STEM related clubs and have a lot of community service hours.
Struggling to Balance School and Life – How Can I Strengthen My College Application?
Hi everyone, I’m a junior in high school. I recently moved from the UK and started mid-way through my sophomore year, so I had to take freshman and sophomore classes instead of APs. Currently, I’m only able to take 2 AP classes and 1 dual credit (OnRamps) this year as a junior because my counselor advised against taking more. I am also currently taking sophomore classes too. I have a strong interest in engineering, political science, and international law. I'm aiming to double major/double degree in engineering and either political science or international law or law or business for undergrad. In the future, I plan to pursue a master's degree in data science, an LLB or JD, and an MBA. I also plan to join the Air- force or Navy. Most colleges that offer double/dual degrees/majors are top 25 schools. I want to get into a top 25 school, but I'm worried about my academic profile. I currently have a weighted GPA of 2.95, but I'm not sure about my unweighted GPA. At my school, we use a 15.0 scale, and my GPA recently dropped from 11.35 to 11.05. I'm in the top 13-14% of my class, and I mostly get A's, so I'm confused about whv mv GPA is this low. I've been struggling with depression (yes I did get diagnosed) and unfortunately, my parents don't believe in mental health, which makes it harder for me to cope and improve. My depression is only getting worse, but I'm willing to ignore it to improve my academics. On top of that, I'm dealing with parentification at home, which is adding more stress. I'm struggling to focus on studying and retaining information, and I'm feeling lost on how to handle everything. Most of my school's extracurriculars are focused on volunteering. I'm currently part of Student Council (StuCo), Key Club, and the African Students Association (ASA). However, the majority of school competitions and meaningful extracurricular activities are only available for health and business students. I'm about to start applying to colleges, but I have absolutely no idea what to write about for my essays. I'm considering writing about my traumatic childhood, a specific traumatic experience in my life, or my migration and how it affected me. I'm not sure which direction would be most impactful or how to approach these topics. 1. How can I raise my GPA and strengthen my academic profile, especially given my current mental health struggles? 2. What can I do to enhance my extracurriculars, especially with the limited options available at my school? 3. Are there any specific extracurricular activities, competitions, or opportunities outside of school that I can explore to boost my college application? 4. How can I improve my studying habits and memory retention given everything I'm dealing with? 5. What advice do you have for choosing a strong college essay topic? How can I make my experiences stand out in a meaningful way? +++ I have an insane amount of volunteering hours. What do I do with this information?
How do I maximize my chances for a full-board Bsc scholarship in the US as an International student?
I’m a secondary school graduate from Nigeria. After managing to graduate, I faced the passing of my father two years ago, at age 16. Since then, I’ve taught myself to code, participated in hackathons, contributed to open-source projects, and built solutions aimed at solving real-world problems. I was fortunate enough to take the SAT exam here in Nigeria, scoring a 1320. I’m planning to retake it in December if I can secure support for the attempt—I believe I can improve my score. Given my personal achievements and community contributions, especially in software, I’m hopeful about securing a full-tuition scholarship. I’m looking for guidance on the entire application process, and ideally, someone I can reach out to with questions when needed. I’ve learned to work almost independently, but having guidance would definitely help me avoid rookie mistakes. I intend to study Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics in university, and I’m looking to maximize my chances of joining a program that emphasizes a curriculum focused on real-world problem-solving. My goal is to be somewhere that will equip me with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in the world of science. Basically, I need a career and application guide. Any resources or advice would help me as I work toward studying abroad, even though I can’t afford it on my own. Where should I apply? What should my next steps be? Should I still retake the SAT exam in December, as I plan to? For more about me, check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ugochukwu850.
What are good clubs or organizations to participate in in order to get into dental school?
currently in medical society, sports and volunteering
Do universities care about what school you come from?
Currently, I don't go to a great school and admissions at top schools are quite low, However, I have the choice to change schools for my last 2 years to a better one, but I am a bit hesitant to leave since I am quite comfortable, but I don't want to stay if it makes a big difference. My current school does not give much extracurricular activity choices or any big opportunities that may help and I want to take medicine which I think makes it harder to get into a better university.
Does an IEP transfer from high school to college ?
Does an IEP transfer from high school to college?
Are there any college fee waivers for the upcoming EA deadline?
I got two from my email and was wondering if there were any more that were not need based. For anyone wondering, the universities were Northeastern ("Northeastern Fee Waiver Mailing") & RIT ("Brick City App").
What are the things I need to know or should do before going to college? What are some underrated extracurriculars that might be good on a college application?
I'm currently a junior in highschool, and want to major some sort of engineering, finance, or business. I am unsure of which to pursue yet.
What clubs should you join or create that would help students who want to do engineering majors in the future ? Do colleges prefer students engaging in clubs ?
I am a junior. I wanted to know what clubs I should know that would look great for my college application and also show that I'm engaged in extracurriculars.
How should I go about requesting letters of recommendations?
As a rising senior who's applying for colleges, I feel some anxiety that surrounds letters of recommendations. This is not only limited to college applications, but job wise as well that I would like to improve on especially in future.
What is some advice you would give for a student working on college admissions?
I am a student in my last year of high school, college admissions are soon due and I want to know what one should expect during this process.
What should I do during the summer of my junior year of high school? #Fall24
I want to do something related to engineering but I haven't quite ironed down anything specific. For the past few years, all my jobs have been related to teaching children or tutoring so I'm worried those won't be useful when it's time for me to apply to colleges. #Fall24
If you were in college again what would you tell yourself?
I am going to college soon and I want advice. I will be an adult in college which changes a lot of things. I want advice on what to avoid so I could become successful.
I am currently a Junior in high school, I have lots of extracuriculers and I am taking lots of rigorous courses. My grades aren't look the best right now, what should I do ?
I would say I am quite well rounded, as I'm on the tennis team, I have a position on student council, club officer for 2 clubs, volunteer every weekend. I am taking 3 ap classes this year and 1 honor. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but I want to look good for colleges. But, my grades aren't going well. What should I do?
What makes a college admissions essay really stand out?
I´m a senior in high school and I´m nervous about my current essay lacking something.