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getting from point a to point b4/2/2007Bruce
  Q: my name is jenna. i was homeschooled in a program called abeka academy, graduated in 2005 with a ...
  A: Jenna, I think I can be helpful to you. I've worked with many homescholers over the years. Let me ...
follow up to too many questions...3/31/2007Bruce
  Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ...
  A: Justin, Think of the degrees like this: Asociates degree - 60 credits; two years full time ...
follow up to too many questions...3/30/2007Bruce
  Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ...
  A: Justin, That perception was widespread years ago, but is not so prevalent anymore. Increasingly, ...
Psychology3/23/2007Susie Watts
  Q: You wouldn't happen to know the top best school for psychology? Is UB at all at the top? ANSWER: A ...
  A: More than a thousand schools offer a psychology major. It is one of the strongest in about 350. ...
follow up to too many questions...3/22/2007Bruce
  Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ...
  A: Justin, Here's a couple ideas to get you started. Identify an area that you would enjoy studying ...
follow up to too many questions...3/21/2007Bruce
  Q: To my knowledge I have no college credits, I was offered a scholarship at my local community college ...
  A: Justin, Is your current job something such that you would be able to set your schedule to ...
Psychology3/21/2007Susie Watts
  Q: You wouldn't happen to know the top best school for psychology? Is UB at all at the top?
  A: A few of the best would be Baylor, Emory, Lehigh, University of Arizona, University of ...
too many questions...3/21/2007Bruce
  Q: I find myself in a confusing situation. I was homeschooled for the latter portion of my school ...
  A: Justin, I have quite a bit of experience advising homeschoolers, and I think I can help. First let ...
law school3/16/2007Bruce
  Q: My name is Ernest Jauregui. I am currently an under-grad student at the California State University, ...
  A: My understanding is that in terms of admission, law schools do not prefer students with a particular ...
applying to U. and colleges in USA3/9/2007Bruce
  Q: i am 20 years old and currently 2nd year University student in Ethiopia. i had recently had taken ...
  A: Abiy, I don't know a lot about architecture schools, but I can offer some general advice for you. ...
Picking3/7/2007Susie Watts
  Q: I'm in grade 7, but I still want to get ahead to know what I'm doing soon. So I was wondering, I ...
  A: There are a lot of very good schools that offer accounting and hockey, but you need to decide some ...
community college2/25/2007Susie Watts
  Q: Im really confused about college and what to do in my current situation. Im forced to go along with ...
  A: Most colleges will be interested in your community college grades especially if your high school ...
Admission2/19/2007Thomas Nixon
  Q: I was wondering if you know what gpa, SAT scores, and recomendations you need in order to be ...
  A: According to U.S. News & World Report: GPA. The average GPA for admittance is 3.7. Remember, ...
private vs. public2/18/2007Bruce
  Q: Before I ask my question, I would like to state my general stats so you would have a good idea of ...
  A: Momo, First of all, sorry for a delay in getting back to you. It seems to me that you have some ...
College2/7/2007Susie Watts
  Q: Ok, I'm a sophomore, soon to be junior. I want to be an ARNP ( Advanced registered nurse ...
  A: Some community colleges will allow high school students to take courses. You would probably need to ...
Choosing a college1/24/2007Susie Watts
  Q: My name's Bob, i'm 16 and i live in Greece. After finishing high school here in two years, i want to ...
  A: If you are a good enough basketball player, you might be able to earn a scholarship or grant which ...
Could I?1/19/2007Susie Watts
  Q: I am a junior in high school and my GPA is a 2.7. I would like to become a psychologist. Maybe a ...
  A: I would suggest one of the University of South Carolina campuses or you might look into Wofford as ...
I cant figure out which college is best for me?1/15/2007Susie Watts
  Q: I want to attend Medical school so I want to go to the best college I can so that I will be accepted ...
  A: I think you should choose the school that is right for you. You can major in whatever interests you ...
aye aye aye!1/15/2007Susie Watts
  Q: I am a junior in high school and the thought of college is overwhelming! I am looking to own and run ...
  A: I think Johnson and Wales offer a very fine culinary school and would be a good choice. They have a ...
Need help on getting started on my dream.1/13/2007Susie Watts
  Q: Another question, with your experience, is it better to study a field to better finance myself first ...
  A: If you choose a school where you can major in both film studies and journalism, you would have the ...
finding it hard1/13/2007Bruce
  Q: I'm finding it very hard to choose a school for acting in England, and doubly hard figuring out the ...
  A: Carol, I'm sorry to say that this falls well out of my area of expertise. Perhaps direct contact ...
choosing the right school1/13/2007Bruce
  Q: Hey, I'm thinking about college and I want to own my own bakery... so I was wondering about ...
  A: I think if you can find a school that will offer the baking specific classes you need plus some ...
Need help on getting started on my dream.1/12/2007Susie Watts
  Q: This has been a tricky decision for me since I was in high school and have made bad decisions in the ...
  A: I am going to give you a number of schools that offer a good film study major. I would suggest that ...
Picking A School1/11/2007Susie Watts
  Q: I'm a junior in CA and have just started to really look for schools im interested in. I was ...
  A: I would suggest you go to the University of California website and explore the different campuses ...
Changing schools1/9/2007Susie Watts
  Q: I spent the last 2 years attending Edinboro University of PA for Graphic Design. Recently, I dropped ...
  A: Penn State would give you a chance to explore graphic design or art education or other majors that ...
Looking for a school to transfer to1/9/2007Susie Watts
  Q: How can I know what are good programs and what aren't? I am looking at University of Delaware, ...
  A: Your best bet is to look at each school's catalog and see how extensive the psychology program is in ...
pre-med1/8/2007Susie Watts
  Q: How do I find a college that offers a pre-med program? Thank you.
  A: Medical schools today are interested in students with many different majors. The most sought after ...
Preparing for college1/4/2007Bruce
  Q: My daughter is a high school junior at a small, relatively new private school. She is the top ...
  A: Harold, I think I can help with this. If she hasn't taken the SAT or ACT yet, she should sign up ...
Ballistics Expert12/28/2006Bruce
  Q: I will gradaute with my BA in Criminal Justice next year. I am showing a great interest in going ...
  A: This is highly specialized training, such that I doubt you will find it in a collegiate setting. ...
going away to college12/24/2006Susie Watts
  Q: How do I convince my son that going away to college can be a good thing? He has 12 yrs in small. ...
  A: What I would suggest is that you encourage your son to apply to some schools that are out-of-state ...
colleges in vancouver12/23/2006Bruce
  Q: no sir, i want post graduate diploma program in colleges in vancouver please reply if you know any.i ...
  A: Take the University of Victoria off the list, and check out Simon Fraser. You should begin the ...
addmission in vancouver colleges12/18/2006Susie Watts
  Q: i already knew about these universities. i asked you on the basis of my qualification please suggest ...
  A: I would say you would be eligible for both of these schools, but many factors weigh into a decision. ...
addmission in vancouver colleges12/18/2006Susie Watts
  Q: thanx for replying. it can be a college as well as university but in vancouver only. please rely me ...
  A: Two schools I would look at seriously in Vancouver are the University of British Columbia and Simon ...
colleges in vancouver12/17/2006Bruce
  Q: i am Indian citizen. presently i am doing bachelor of technology in computer science and engineering ...
  A: Simranpreet, I've done a bit of checking, and I think you should explore possibilities at Simon ...
what university is right for me?12/14/2006Susie Watts
  Q: I am looking to transfer to a University soon. I am seeking a coaching degree and would like to know ...
  A: A few schools in Oklahoma and Texas that offer a degree in coaching through their physical education ...
College Search12/12/2006Susie Watts
  Q: How do I find out which colleges are suited for my line of study? Major: Mechanical Engineering ...
  A: You should first think about what you want in a college experience in addition to your interest of ...
which college is right for me?12/12/2006Susie Watts
  Q: Well i went to Broward Community College,in florida.For a year, didnt like it. I am 22 now really ...
  A: First, I think you need to decide what location appeals to you most in terms of attending college. ...
Selection of a college for masters in architecture12/9/2006Susie Watts
  Q: Resp. Ms Susie, I Viral Chandegra, a graduate of architecture from a Gujarat university,India ...
  A: Some schools that I would suggest you look into with a masters in architecture are the following: ...
hello11/30/2006Bruce
  Q: im a student of electronics engineering in syria im 4th year now and i still have another year to ...
  A: Sorry to say, you've touched on an area in which I have very little awareness. If you want to think ...
Major and college choice11/30/2006Susie Watts
  Q: Ok im having trouble deciding my college major first off. I like to work with computers and ...
  A: Computer programming is probably an area that would give you more opportunities, but you don't ...

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