NOVA Private Schools (sales, insurance, contractor)

[Denton56]

Originally Posted by Nemesis15

If you're gonna stay in the NOVA area for work, it's a safe bet to major in political science, economics, finance, or a technical degree.

I have a friend who graduated with an art history degree from NYU (highly rated program) and is literally working as an assistant manager at Borders. He has over $100,000 in loans. Sucks big time.

I know another assistant manager at Borders who went to TJ, then William and Mary. She majored in classical languages, Greek and Latin. She's been ab Borders for 3 or 4 years since there are no jobs in her major.

With FCPS teaching ever flakier math, there will be few students who will be able to major in engineering, economics, or finance.

[claremarie]

There are no "safe bets" anymore. And most college graduates don't end up working "in their major," unless they are studying engineering or accounting. And even engineers and accountants may wind up moving into management or starting their own business after a decade or so.
Not everyone can or even wants to major in engineering, economics, or finance. The working world also needs literate people who can read quickly, write coherently, work well with people, solve problems creatively, and respond to deadlines.
Yes, many public schools teach flaky math, but the math and physics departments of our finest universities are filled with folks who were victims of the great math education experiments of the 1960s and 1970s. Somehow, they managed to overcome it, even without attending a magnet high school.

[changyai]

PWC uses "Math Investigations." They need to investigate why they have the lowest test scores in the region.

[live_strong28]

Originally Posted by changyai

PWC uses "Math Investigations." They need to investigate why they have the lowest test scores in the region.

Since you work in the real estate industry, which areas would you suggest your clients to buy in?

[live_strong28]

Originally Posted by claremarie

There are no "safe bets" anymore. And most college graduates don't end up working "in their major," unless they are studying engineering or accounting. And even engineers and accountants may wind up moving into management or starting their own business after a decade or so.
Not everyone can or even wants to major in engineering, economics, or finance. The working world also needs literate people who can read quickly, write coherently, work well with people, solve problems creatively, and respond to deadlines.
Yes, many public schools teach flaky math, but the math and physics departments of our finest universities are filled with folks who were victims of the great math education experiments of the 1960s and 1970s. Somehow, they managed to overcome it, even without attending a magnet high school.

There are no guarantees in life, but there are majors that are more likely to get you in the door with only a bachelors, and they include engineering, accounting, and computer science. Grad and professional schools also prefer people who have that background and experience.

The only way someone with a "flakey degree" can get a high paying job or admittance to a highly respected professional program is either alumni networking (eg. ivy league old boy network), family connections, or perfect board scores coupled with relevant work experience.

The US has evolved today to a country where decision makers would rather run the company and farm out the detail oriented grunt work to other countries to cut costs. That's a business model that most successful companies strive for.

[changyai]

Originally Posted by live_strong28

Since you work in the real estate industry, which areas would you suggest your clients to buy in?

Give me your budget, and if this is owner occupied, where will you be working.
What is the minimum square footage you require?

[claremarie]

"There are no guarantees in life, but there are majors that are more likely to get you in the door with only a bachelors, and they include engineering, accounting, and computer science. Grad and professional schools also prefer people who have that background and experience."

Not true, at least with respect to top law schools, which accept students with a wide variety of undergraduate degrees.

[live_strong28]

Originally Posted by changyai

Give me your budget, and if this is owner occupied, where will you be working.
What is the minimum square footage you require?

I'm just asking a general question.

What would be your response assuming there are no budget restrictions?

[live_strong28]

Originally Posted by claremarie

"There are no guarantees in life, but there are majors that are more likely to get you in the door with only a bachelors, and they include engineering, accounting, and computer science. Grad and professional schools also prefer people who have that background and experience."

Not true, at least with respect to top law schools, which accept students with a wide variety of undergraduate degrees.

And that where my "board scores and good work experience" comes in...along with networking and family connections.

[changyai]

Originally Posted by live_strong28

I'm just asking a general question.

What would be your response assuming there are no budget restrictions?

Something like this:
7311 Gresham St, Springfield, VA, 22151 - MLS ID#FX7036257 - Single Family Home real estate - REALTOR.com®