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QUESTION: I want a degree in computer engineering and want to go to college in north Carolina which college should i go to.I really want to go to NCSU
ANSWER: Hi Jaquan,
If you really want to go to NCSU then check out the admissions requirement on their website and see if you qualify. If so, go for it.
Computer engineering programs are pretty specialized so make sure that NCSU has the kind of major you really want.
Best,
Valerie
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QUESTION: Well thanks but i also want to pursue a career in criminal justice well i want be a judge where shall i go for that?
Many colleges have good criminal justice programs. The best ones have hands on internships with local law enforcement agencies. To achieve your goal of serving as I judge, I believe you'd need to go to law school after you finish your undergraduate degree. Law schools want students who can read well, have good critical thinking skills, and can write well.
So, sounds like you want to go to college and study criminal justice and computer science. You could major in one and minor in the other. It's important to know that just having a degree in criminal justice doesn't qualify one to serve as a judge.
Jaquan, you're looking at a minimum of 4 years to finish your first degree(criminal justice and computer science) and then 3 more years of law school as your educational plan.
Best,
Valerie
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Valerie Broughton
Expertise
I can advise high school students and their parents on every aspect of the college search, application, admissions and financial aid processes.
Experience
Currently, and for the past ten years, I've served the Midwest as a private college counselor guiding hundreds of families and students through the college admissions maze, matching them with the colleges where the students will thrive and succeed. Prior to starting my own practice, I was a faculty member and administrator at several colleges and universities. Prior to completing my PhD. I taught high school math and was a guidance counselor at a community college.
Organizations
I'm a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, a member of the Higher Educational Consultants Association, and the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of College Admissions Counselors. I'm proud of the fact that I've earned the designation of Certified Educational Planner.
Publications
Strictly High School was a publication for high school students and I had a monthly column in that paper. Copies of those articles are available on www.CollegeConnectors.com.
I'm a regular contributor to the KARE 11 morning program where I discuss college admissions topics. Those clips are available on the College Connectors website also.
Education/Credentials
My bachelor's degree is in Math Education. My master's degree is in Counseling. My PhD is in Educational Research and Evaluation.
Awards and Honors
I was selected and participated in the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management and was supported by a Bush Fellowship for this program. The Duluth Chamber of Commerce selected me as a Leadership Duluth participant.
Past/Present Clients
You can see some testimonials from past clients at www.CollegeConnectors.com.
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