Career questions tagged college-bound
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Is this a good way to organize potential colleges?
Title basically says it all. I know it's an early age for me to be doing this, but it's important to me that I get this done. So far, I have organized the spreadsheet below into six sections (at the time of posting). Is this a good way to do it? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZYbUpxcrVWBEs8ja_1aJa9f5mL6LqCKWuq0-j7N0OLk/edit?usp=sharing
Is it true that most people do not know what career they want to go into until they have to decide (about half way through college)?
I am a Junior in high school and have no clue what I even want to study. Many people have started asking what I want to be - which seems like more of a senior question. However most of my friends at least have an idea of what field they want to study in while I am left questioning.
What if I can't go to my dream college because 1.) I need to go to one in my area first and 2) The college is far away from where I am (which is why number one is included)?
Should I, if it's an option, find a way to stay in touch with them even when I'm at the other college to show them I'm still interested, or should I wait until my time there is over and then just transfer to my dream college and take the courses I want to take there?
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.
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.
What are some ways to balance college, life, and work?
I'm at my senior year of high school preparing for college. I am preparing for an internship and from what I've heard of college, I know I need to create a balance when the time comes. I remember when I first came to the U.S, I was not ready for all the stress and depression I would get from being overwhelmed. So as college approaches, I need to find a way to create balance so I don't go through those experiences again or at least avoid them.
How do I know what to study or major in?
I'm in the 11th grade and looking at colleges and need direction.
What should I look for in a collage if I’m looking to study Linguistics?
As someone who is trying the task of looking at collage relatively early, i’ve kinda settled on Linguistics as what i’d like to major in. What should I look for in a collage if I decide to go this route?
How to fill out College Applications?
What if on my college application it asks what colleges I have done courses at and for example I have taken a history course? After I add the college it then asks when I expect to graduate said college but I have only taken one course there.
What path should i follow and which major and minor should i choose to become a cardiothoracic surgeon?
Hi, I am currently grade 11 high school student. I am very interested in this field and I want to make it my future career. I started researching which college best fits me and other things recently . But along the way I got very confused and overwhelmed. I want to know which majors and minors I should choose and the whole process to reach this career.
As an incoming college freshman, what's the best way to prepare for your first year during the summer?
Especially for students moving away from home! :D
What are some ways I can prepare for College?
What are some things I can do in order to prepare for College. Should I learn how to study in college levels. Do I need to start answering prompts for colleges in order to apply to colleges?
Why is college so expensive nowadays? #Spring23
For example, Appalachian State University is 23k and change, but GTCC is only 2 grand at max for a four-year education. I understand the latter is more geared toward two-year degrees, but both are in-state and both are colleges. Do the demographics in recent years matter in the equation of cost, or is it simply size and convenience? #Spring23
Any Advice for Online College?
I'm starting a bachelor's degree program online in the fall, but some family friends have insisted I go on campus instead. I want to do online so I can work my job and start freelance writing, and I'm curious about how to approach online college from here.
How can I make the most of my summer vacation to prepare for senior year and apply to colleges?
I'm currently a junior, and I need some advice on how to spend my summer vacation to help prepare for my upcoming senior year.
