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Hey all! I'm looking to start taking some college classes soon, but I'm not exactly sure how to figure out and complete the necessary prerequisite courses for my major. Anyone got any tips or advice o …
Hey guys, I need some help understanding the difference between pre-req classes in high school and pre-reqs in college. Are these two terms referring to the same thing or do they serve different purpo …
Last Halloween, I worked at a haunted house, and it was a great experience. Are there other types of seasonal jobs I should consider trying? I'm open to working around holidays or even during summer v …
Hi guys! I'm a junior really into ice-skating, and I'm starting to think about college choices. Would love to continue skating while in college. Which colleges have ice-skating rinks on campus or near …
Hey there! I'm trying to decide between an occupational associate degree program and a technical one. Can someone help me understand the difference between these two types of programs and maybe provid …
If I decide to pursue an Associate of Arts degree in art, what kind of career opportunities should I expect? Is it a good idea for a long-term career, or should I think about further education afterwa …
Hey athletes! I'm a junior in high school and I participate in multiple sports. I'm really hoping to be recruited as a college athlete. Can someone provide advice or share their experiences about the …
Hi guys, I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing medicine, and I came across the Tufts premedical program. I would like to get some feedback from people who have experience or know about the p …
Hey y'all! Just doing some career exploration and wanted to see what kind of careers there are that start with the letter A. Can you give me some suggestions? Thanks!
Hi everyone! I'm considering a career in welding and I've heard about apprenticeships as a way to gain experience. How long does a typical welding apprenticeship program last?
I'm planning on going into nursing and will be starting college soon. I've heard it's a good idea to work as a nurse part-time during college for experience. How do I go about finding a part-time nurs …
So, I've been thinking about pursuing an internship in high school, but I'm a little tight on money. Is it common for internships to be paid, or is it mostly on a case-by-case basis? Any advice or exp …
Hey everyone! I'm thinking about getting an associates degree in arts and science. Can anyone share what kind of jobs I could potentially get with this degree? Would appreciate any insights!
I'm applying to UCI and I'm not really sure what major to choose. Which major do you think is the easiest to get into at UCI?
This might be a basic question, but does anyone know when colleges usually open their applications for the upcoming admission cycle? Is there a general timeline I should be aware of to start working o …
Hey everyone, I'm feeling a bit stuck on my college essay. I want to write about something emotional and meaningful, but I'm not sure how to approach the topic without it coming off as overly dramatic …
Hi there! I'm a junior and just starting to think about my future career. I want to get an idea of the various types of careers out there. Can anyone share a list of different careers or resources whe …
Hey everyone, I'm thinking about applying Early Decision (ED) to my top-choice school, but I'm not exactly sure what I should be prepared for. What are some important things to know about the ED appli …
Hi all, I've been considering the University of Michigan's pre-med program and would love to hear from any current students or alumni. How are the opportunities for research and shadowing, and what's …
I'm having a hard time finding shadow opportunities near me. Do you all have any tips or suggestions on how to look for doctors open to high school students shadowing them? Thanks in advance!