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| Subject | Date Asked |
| can i get a scholarship with such qualifications? | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm a Syrian student, a highschool graduate with an average of 98% and particularly 96% in the last ... A: Almost all universities in English-speaking countries offer need-based financial aid. If you need ... | |
| Please Guide An Aspiring Environmental Journalist | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I'm very confused about my future right now. I know that I want to write and help animals at the ... A: It's very hard to get a job in journalism since print media is shrinking instead of expanding. ... | |
| crucial career choice | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: Im doin my 1st sem B.E.(comp)in a top college in blore. but Im really not interested in this . I m ... A: Do what your heart says. If you want medicine, try to transfer to a college that offers a good ... | |
| Choosing a major | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: I'm having a very tough time choosing a major but I have something in mind. It's either Biology with ... A: My advice is to do what YOU want, not what your family wants. Did you know that dentists have a ... | |
| Trying to Find Major | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm a high school senior, and don't know if this is the best place for this type of question. I ... A: Have you thought about engineering? People who major in biology, chemistry or biochem usually need ... | |
| Choosing a Major | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: Hei. My name is Jeffrey Cheong from a little country called Malaysia (if you haven't heard of it ... A: Here are some idea for careers you may not have considered. 1) marketing. This combines ... | |
| Need adivce | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: Myself Ammara, I have done Masters In Economics with Specialize subject Human Resource Management ... A: I suggest you visit the university websites to get this information. You also need to improve your ... | |
| Online University | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I just graduated with my BA in Religion form American Public University, which is a regionally and ... A: I don't know anything about the university you graduated from, so can't give a specific answer. In ... | |
| Online University | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I just graduated with my BA in Religion form American Public University, which is a regionally and ... A: I don't know enough about the university you graduated from to give you an intelligent answer. In ... | |
| Online University | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I just graduated with my BA in Religion form American Public University, which is a regionally and ... A: I have a different recommendation. I suggest you talk to some employers and see what colleges they ... | |
| choosing the right college | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: What universities of California are good and bad for the major of psychology? I am 19 and male and ... A: From Davis, you can hop on the train and be in Sacramento in a half-hour, or in San Francisco in 2 ... | |
| choosing the right college | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: What universities of California are good and bad for the major of psychology? I am 19 and male and ... A: They are all respectable, and have very diverse student bodies. UCLA and San Diego are the most ... | |
| Science Colleges? | 4/8/2011 |
| Q: So I'm a freshman in highschool and my mom told me in 8th grade to start applying for scholarships. ... A: Almost every college has science, math and music majors. Most reputable colleges offer need-based ... | |
| 10 - 18 Month Programs | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: my name is Kathleen and I am 17. I am struggling through school and have been passing by the skin of ... A: I have several suggestions. First is to see a mental health professional for advice on curing your ... | |
| University | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I have a learning disability but I have very high marks high 80's and 90's in every subject. ... A: as you know, it is very, very difficult for anyone to get into vet school. if you volunteer or get ... | |
| help! | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Iīm 28 year old, I studied Archeology in my own country Ecuador, It was a bachelorīs degree, I ... A: A GED is equivalent to a high school diploma. If you graduated high school in Ecuador, then you do ... | |
| Question | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Good Day, I have two questions please: 1- Is it available to complete Ph.D degree in campus-based ... A: 1. It depends on the university. It also depends on the online Masters degree. Some universities ... | |
| scholarships | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Latin American student who wants to pursue an undergraduate program at an U.S university or ... A: These universities offer scholarships based on two considerations. 1) Financial need 2) US ... | |
| College | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Latin American student who wants to pursue an undergraduate program at an U.S university or ... A: The best universities in these fields are also the most difficult ones to get into. Unless your ... | |
| Recommendations for transfer school | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Kayton, I am currently a freshman computer science major at a large public university in the South. ... A: What do you dislike about your current school that is making you think about leaving? What do you ... | |
| Odd response? | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I need help from an older person. I went to speak with a staff member of my college, the financial ... A: this response perplexed me also. suggest you speak to someone else, NOT in financial aid. ... | |
| College search | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: What are some colleges that offer premed and are great universities for students with an average ... A: Almost every college offers premed. With a so-so average and so-so SAT scores, your best bet is to ... | |
| Will i get admission in U.S Universities | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Me Completed my Graduation in Computer Science this academic year with a overall percentage of 67 ... A: Almost all US universities take applications 9 months in advance for graduate school programs. To ... | |
| selecting of engineering subject | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: i has been selected in engineering college but i am confused while selecting the subject for which i ... A: I suggest that you choose based on what you find interesting. Have you ever taken apart a car, ... | |
| college self defense | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: In college we take self defense class...Is it true a guy would be done for if he was grabbed by his ... A: That depends. If the person grabs and squeezes, he's probably done for. But kicking someone in the ... | |
| Dentistry | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm a high school senior and its getting ready for that time to start looking into colleges and I'm ... A: In the USA, students do not major in dentistry as an undergraduate. Usually students major in ... | |
| College Admissions | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I just started Summer Vacation and I am going to be a high school senior next school year. I have ... A: Depending on which colleges you apply to, you may need to take one or more SAT-II tests, in which ... | |
| hello | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: if i do my bechelor of science in business admistration can i later on upgrade masters degree in ... A: It depends on the college. Most colleges that offer a masters in business administration will ... | |
| Which college is right for me? | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm fourteen-years-old and I just finished my freshman year of high school. I would like to major ... A: See if you can locate someone in your community who does engineering. During your summer vacation, ... | |
| Which college is right for me? | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm fourteen-years-old and I just finished my freshman year of high school. I would like to major ... A: Most people who go into engineering as a career are people for whom math and science are easy and ... | |
| EE or Mechanical eng. | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I am from Denmark and want an education as an Aerospace engineer. But in Denmark no such education ... A: Different universities have different requirements for admission to their graduate programs. I ... | |
| Summer classes and Colleges | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Im a HS soph. and school will be ending soon and im wondering what summer classes I should take if i ... A: Do something this summer that you find fun and interesting. Don't worry about trying to impress ... | |
| Problems with choosing university | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I am in a dilemma, I have two Canadian university acceptance letters. One from Carleton University ... A: I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about either of those Canadian universities. The co-op program ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning to relocate to California because my new girlfriend lives there and we intend to take ... A: There are two different questions here - enrolling at Berkeley, or taking Berkeley Extension ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Your comment, <<Forget this "Ivy League" thinking unless you want to play football. Remember "Ivy ... A: Berkeley is indeed an excellent school. It's the highest-rated public university in the USA, and is ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: One last thing. If I decide to go to an Ivy League, will this be dependent on how well I score on ... A: Forget this "Ivy League" thinking unless you want to play football. Remember "Ivy League" is for ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: Also, would I need to retake the SATs despite the fact that I've graduated from a community ... A: That depends on what college you are applying to. Some will require them, while others won't. Good ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know one other thing. Do you know of any accredited Ivy League university that ... A: The "Ivy League" is a sport league of schools that play football against each other. There are no ... | |
| Choosing the right college | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: How are you? My name is Julian and I am 35 years of age. I have some questions about going back to ... A: Find a career that you like through work, volunteer work, or your local library. Don't start taking ... | |
| College admissions question | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: A college has requested my 7Th trimester transcripts.They say my file is complete for admissions ... A: When you originally applied to the college, you didn't include the grades for your most recent ... | |
| Math Reccomendation | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I am applying for classes for my sophomore year in high school and don't know what math I should ... A: I am not familiar with the IB program so I don't know what "Methods" or "Studies" includes. I ... | |
| HELP! | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way you could help a majorly confused high-schooler figure out what college to go to ... A: Sorry- when I hear "forensics", I think "debate", not CSI. I have no personal experience with ... | |
| HELP! | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way you could help a majorly confused high-schooler figure out what college to go to ... A: The best person to answer this question is a friend of mine who is a debate coach in the San ... | |
| Archaeology | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a junior in high school and wish to study archaeology in college, and pursue it as a career. I ... A: This site run by the Smithsonian is excellent: ... | |
| finding the right college | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I am a sophomore in high school and am interested in botany and I can't seem to figure out how to ... A: Kids who are interested in botany major in Biology or Agricultural Science in college. Almost every ... | |
| transfer | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: iam currently pursuing chemical engineering(first year) but my college doesn't allow changing the ... A: Most large US universities will accept transfer students. Students most commonly transfer after ... | |
| college selection | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I'm in my way to college. And now I'm comparing between universitites. I wanna choose the best one. ... A: There's no such thing as a "best college". Some math programs are more theoretical, while others ... | |
| medical school | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: What universities have combined pre-medical and medical school programs? A: Very few of these are accredited. If you look at overseas programs, make sure they are accredited ... | |
| can i still get into a top finance undergrad program? | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: Im a junior in high school now just started. My first 2 years were pretty bad i had to do ... A: Don't worry so much about where you go undergrad. In the finance world, what really matters is the ... | |
| for studies... | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: * i have some question to ask Pleas explain with briefly... *i want to go one of European Union ... A: Go online or talk with people who are knowledgeable and identify several universities that offer the ... | |
| Core Curriculum | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: What universities have little or no core curriculum? A: The best-known university with no required core curriculum is Brown, an Ivy-League college in ... | |
| transfer: change of course | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: IAM STUDYING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING(Ist year). If I want to take a transfer to another university, can ... A: Most colleges accept transfers after the first two years, but fewer accept transfers after only one ... | |
| subjects required for a pediatrician | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: what are specific subjects i need to learn to be a pediatrician A: Pediatricians study their specialty after receiving their medical degrees and completing their ... | |
| Actuarial Science? | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: Hey, may I know more details on Actuarial Science? Because I just briefly know the meaning of it and ... A: Actuaries are people who use math to evauate risk, such as deciding how much insurance companies ... | |
| engineering from stanford | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: iam manish. i wanted to know about engineering from stanford university as compared to engineering ... A: What type of engineering are you interested in studying? I don't understand your comment that ... | |
| jst a query, | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: this is Ashiq here,currently doing my A levels programme under EDEXCEl . I wish to study on ... A: Some American universities require chemistry in high school in order to apply to an aeronautics ... | |
| UCLA | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have just finished my sophomore year of high school. I came out with 5 A's and 1 B AND a GPA of ... A: UCLA is the most difficult university in California to get admitted to. But there are plenty of ... | |
| college and career | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I am very confused about were to go and what to study in college. I have always been interested in ... A: If your high school has a vocational or college counselor, or teaches fashion, ask him/her. ... | |
| college and career | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I am very confused about were to go and what to study in college. I have always been interested in ... A: You didn't say what year you are in school, so I don't know how soon you have to make a decision. ... | |
| Bio medical | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I am from Chennai,India. I need a career advice for my friend. My friend has just ... A: There are many opportunities in both fields. My suggestion is to find someone local in Chennai who ... | |
| International Baccalaureate worth it? | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Although I know the question I'm asking you isn't quite in the area of your expertise, I think you ... A: IB classes are more work than standard high school classes, but usually the students feel they learn ... | |
| colleges | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: hey, my name is Julie. I am having MAJOR issues finding a college that fits what Im interested in. ... A: Here are my two cents worth about choosing a college. 1) The possible major you mentioned is very ... | |
| college admissions | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is at a select private school in Manhattan. Her ERB scores have always been in the 98 ... A: This is a very common situation, much more common than you may think. The colleges take this into ... | |
Choosing the Right College
Answers by Expert:
Sue Kayton
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can help with recommendations for high school students interested in math / science oriented fields at the highly-selective universities.
Experience
I have been interviewing high school students for MIT for 29 years, and keep on top of what other competitive universities are doing. My website http://www.suekayton.com/college.htm provides a lot of information - read this first before asking a question, please.
Education/Credentials
I graduated MIT and so did my son.
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