by Mia J. With the rapid development of AI and internet companies, coupled with high salaries and countless job opportunities, data science has become an increasingly popular major. Like many millennials, I have a deep love for social media, enjoying meeting new people and learning about others’ lifestyles. I am particularly fascinated by how social media recommendation systems work. I often marvel at how the internet knows exactly what to
by Sarah M. When beginning the college application process, some students may know exactly what they want to major in. Other students may have no idea at all, and still others may be confused or on the fence about which majors will be most helpful for them based on their interests. Regardless of which of those camps you fall into, here are some questions that can be helpful to ask
by Michelle P. From AI to data science to cybersecurity, students have a multitude of options and interests to consider in the field of computer science. If Computer Science is an intended college major for a high schooler, it is highly important to plan for how you may write about it for one of your later college application essays. A previous blog post covers how a student can write about
by Michelle P. Instead of detailed business spreadsheets, perhaps you are most used to examining new versions of code. Or, instead of scrutinizing variables for a science lab, you feel most at home testing out solutions for coding bugs. While Computer Science is a fascinating area with many applications within your daily life, it can prove a challenge to write about for a college essay or summer program application. What
by Justin B. From suspension bridges to prosthetic limbs to aerial drones, engineers are responsible for changing and shaping our world. Not only do engineers enjoy financial stability and flexible job options, they have the power to turn ideas into actions that tangibly improve our world. Should you become a future engineer? Consider the following questions: Are you a builder? Are you skilled in math? Are you naturally creative? Do
by Abigail G. As a high school student, you’re at a crossroads, making decisions that can quickly shape your future. Around my junior year of high school, I clearly knew that I loved chemistry and biology, and I was also pretty good at math. But when it came to choosing a college major, I was a bit lost. I thought I wanted to study chemistry until a suggestion from my
