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Q: i hold a forigen high school degree , can i still go to college in the US ? what will i need to start with ?
i have a high school degree from Iraq ? i am planning to study accounting here in Texas , how can i start ? should i get any test before going to college ?

A: TOEFL. Definately can not apply without having taken it. and just look at the international requirements its no biggy really. just be on top of things because texas application system is crazy. frikin 1 application for 500 schools

Q: Do you have to have a High School Degree to get an online degree?
Can you get a degree in education online if you do not have a high school degree or GED?

A: No you can not. It's like any college course.

Q: Is an online law school degree reputable?
I'm thinking of going to law school and my job offers a tuition discount through Kaplan University. However, the law program is 100% online and I'm not sure how reputable an online law degree is in the real world. Am I putting myself at a disadvantage of finding a job after graduation b/c I earned my law degree online?

A: The first question to ask is if the school is accredited by the ABA. If it is not accredited by the ABA, I would be VERY careful. It is hard enough getting a job when you have a degree from and ABA accredited school; I would say you would have a major uphill climb if you didn't have such a degree. Also, you cannot take the bar (the test to become a lawyer) in many states unless you have graduated from an accredited law school. Long and short....I wouldn't go to a 100% online law school. Its just too risky. Give it a few years and law school may have caught up to the level of undergrad online degrees.

Q: What bachelor's degree should I get to become a social studies high school teacher?
In Florida, it says that you have to have, "A bachelor's or higher degree with a major in social science, social studies, history, political science, geography, sociology, economics, or psychology." My school offers degrees in history, political science, sociology, and psychology. Does it really matter which one I should pick to do? I know that I have to get certification afterwards, and this is not a problem.

A: This is Missouri, but I think it should work similarly. You should probably get a bachelor's degree in education with an emphasis in social studies/sociology in order to be qualified to teach high school. You'll need education courses in order to learn how to make lesson plans, classroom strategy, etc. Plus, you have to take various tests to become licensed/etc. The other option is to get a bachelor's in sociology/political science, then get a master's in education with the proper emphasis. Now, you can do a bachelor's degree in something else and get certified later, but I think you should look into education. You may have more career options that way, plus you'll get to student teach and make connections in schools around your community. You'll also develop a portfolio, have lesson plans when you start to teach, and do lots of other useful activities that pertain to teaching.

Q: To get an undergraduate degree in pyschology, would you get a good job after school?
if i get a undergrad degree in pyschology what is the best masters(graduate school) degree i can combine with it?? MBA or pyschology or international busniess.Any suggestions and opinions??

A: out of the 3 you listed... an MBA. don't you know that every cab driver in nyc has an undergrad in psychology?

Q: What happens to a college degree once a school closes or loses it's accreditation?
I go to a 4-year liberal arts school and there has been talk that the school doesn't have the funds or alumni support to last another 50 years. Hypothetically, what would happen to my degree if the school were to close it's doors?

A: Hypothetically your degree will still be good as long as the school is accredited at the time of your graduation. Make sure you get a few, probably 5-6 official transcript copies in sealed envelopes before the school closes it's doors.

Q: What kind of BA degree do you need for Law School?
I was wondering what type of BA I need to apply for law school? What degree can anyone recommend.

A: No particular type - you'll see people with various types, and with BS degrees as well. I'd guess the most common degree is English, and English writing skills are useful, though little related to literary history or theory is. HIstory or political science is also common. And things like engineering or biochemstry can be useful degrees for a lawyer who wants to enter practice fields that relate to such disciplines, such as advanced patent law. The LSAT exam for entry into law school is like the SAT - an aptitude test, not a test of knowledge. Law schools like to think that their job is to teach you to think like a lawyer, and presume that much of what you have learned previously is irrelevant. So I would pick my undergraduate degree to match what interests me, and what type of law I might want to practice, rather than for its usefulness for getting into law school, or doing well there.

Q: I work in a different city than the school I would like to complete my degree. Can I transfer credits?
I live in Miami Florida and currently work here, but I want to complete an undergraduate degree locally. The problem is that I would like to receive the bachelors degree from another school in Florida that I began my college career. Is it possible?

A: You have to send your transcripts to that school to make sure they are transferable. All credits do not cross. Believe me I know. I lost 86 credit hours, going to a technical school. Do this transcript before taking another class ! IMMEDIATELY

Q: How can you get a paramedic degree in high school?
Im a freshman in high school and I know its easier to get in the fire department with a paramedic degree, so how can I get one before I graduate? Im in Virginia Beach, VA if it helps.

A: being an EMT or paramedic is actually a certification class. im an EMT basic. there are basics, intermediates and paramedic. you have to become a basic before doing the classes and exams for intermediate or paramedic. the classes are quite expensive...mine was 600 for the class and 200 in testing fees for just the basic but some places charge 1400. paramedic class and certification costs even more....both paramedic and intermediate requires ER/OR time in a hospital too...in my state you can be an EMT basic in high school . i know people who have done it but im not sure about VA. but i dont believe you can be a paramedic in high school?? i think you have to be 18 years old but i do know you need to have a liscense to be hired so you can drive the ambulance. many fire departments will actually pay for you to become the EMT and then paramedic if you join first.

Q: What's more important to an employer, what your degree is in or the school that you got it from?
For example, I have a chance to go to U of Oklahoma which I would like to do, but at the moment I can only take online classes, and the degree they offer online is 'Liberal Studies.' Currently I am attending Southern New Hampshire University which isn't as reputable but offers the Social Science degree online, which is the degree I want. I don't really know what I want to do after graduating, so I'm pretty felxible. Just wondering what's more important, the type of degree or the school. Thanks for any opinions.

A: As an employer in higher education, I look for the quality of the educational institution as well as the type of degree. However, I would be more inclined to hire an applicant who graduated with honors in Liberal Studies from a small accredited college than a person who nearly flunked out of Harvard. Just be sure that the school you select is accredited. Grades and academic honors are important! That is the first thing I look for on a resume of a recent graduate -- not the major.

Q: What should be my undergraduate degree before med school?
I am a senior in highschool and I plan to attend med school, but first I need an undergraduate degree. Should I major in something in the science field to help me in my MCATs or should I major in something unrelated to get a high GPA?

A: Med schools say that they like well-rounded scholars rather than specialists. That means that you can major in anything, so long as you manage your courses properly, because they do want a lot of science and math. So you can choose a pre-med major (if your university doesn't have one of those specifically, find a university that does and copy their requirements)--but in this case, use your electives to cover a range of arts, humanities, social sciences. Or major in anything, but use your electives to cover all of the science and math courses that a pre-med major would take. Another thing you will want to do is to get work (pay or volunteer) someplace where you can meet doctors. Get a part-time hospital job, or volunteer at a health clinic. When you meet doctors, tell them you're planning on being one yourself; many will admire that and will want to be helpful. This gives you several benefits: --the work experience will look good on your med school application --the doctors can advise you about which med schools are best to apply to, and can coach you on application essays and admissions interviews. --the doctors might write letters of recommendation for you, which are the best kind of recommendations you can have.

Q: What resources are aviable for non traditional schooling person seeking High School Degree?
Age adolescant to adultihood. IEP status unknown. Does anyone know of any public sorces for home school to get High School Degree. Basically wondering about people over 21

A: I think that you are looking for a General Education Diploma. These can be received from most community colleges. The GED test can be taken with or without classes. Some people need to study to pass the GED and others just need to take the test. My daughter began college classes *without* obtaining a General Education Diploma. At age 19 she took the college placement test and stepped right into college credit courses. If you need the GED to get a job -- go ahead and do it. But you may only need a placement test if you are wanting to begin college. Ask in the admissions office. Be sure to ask more than one person. An admissions counselor can help you to know what to do in order to get started.