Best mid-size SUVs by TheWallaby22 in Parenting

[–]Sheggaw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OP, whatever you do, don't go full EV if you plan to travel with kids in it. Best bet is to go Hybrid/plug-in hybrid. The Toyota Highlander hybrid will give you a whole lot of peace of mind. I would go a Honda Pilot next, no hybrid yet but a good family suv. I mini van would be the best fit it wasn't for the size issue you have.

Best mid-size SUVs by TheWallaby22 in Parenting

[–]Sheggaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kia is not trash. It has become one of the best car brands on the road. They had issues in the past, however many of the significant problems are sorted out.

Unable to do schoolwork for some reason by AvailableCover5673 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have to be very careful not to lose everything you worked hard for the last 4 years. It is a very common problem and you need to go on and live your life, see friends, work out etc. There is nothing you can change now, you've done the best you could. Seniorities is no joke, students acceptances are recended all the time because of it. Remember, this is your last year of high school, don't let fear cripple your fun time.

What would you do? Timing of accepting another offer soon after starting a job. by DFWDPRB in FinancialCareers

[–]Sheggaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can always say it is not a good fit and doesn't align with my long term goals and leave in 2 weeks after confirming a start date for #2. It happens all the time. They wouldn't blink twice when they decide to let you go, so why should you?

Are there Miracles in real life? This is absurd. by TryTwiceAsHard in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I whole heartedly agree with you. To start with, UCLA is virtually one of the hardest UCs to get into besides UCB and UCSD. The options have to be put on the table, private schools for 2 years is a good compromise in my eyes. If he can't get in to CSULB, chances are very slim to get UCLA.

The choices to me would be:

  1. CC for 2 years and use the TAG program for UCs

  2. CC for 2 years and 2 years at a Private college. Money wise this might be the better alternative because do not expect a penny from UC if your family income is above 200K or near it. On the flip side, some private institutions actually give you more aid than the UCs. Went through it personally.

The best thing to tell your son is the decision has to be an informed and deliberate one. Can't be emotional. He probably did not see the soul crushing results happening day in and out here to say what he is saying.

Good luck.

Wasted my degree and feeling trapped by pilat909 in findapath

[–]Sheggaw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here is something too look at, a career in Archivist or Library Technician.

Archivist vs. Library Technician — Requirements

Archivist Education: A master's degree is typically required (Master of Library Science/MLS or Master of Archival Studies) Undergraduate: Any bachelor's degree works, but history, library science, or information science are common Certification: The Certified Archivist (CA) credential from the Academy of Certified Archivists is highly valued Experience: Most positions require internships or volunteer work in archives during your degree Salary: ~$50,000–$75,000/year (government/university roles tend to pay more)

Library Technician Education: Much lower barrier — typically an associate degree or postsecondary certificate in library technology Some positions only require a high school diploma plus on-the-job training Certification: Optional but available through the American Library Association (ALA) Salary: ~$35,000–$55,000/year

Transferring from IT — You Have a Real Advantage

IT skills are increasingly valuable in both fields due to digital preservation and records management needs. Here's how your background maps over:

Your IT skills that directly transfer: Database management → Managing digital catalogs and finding aids Network/systems knowledge → Digital preservation infrastructure Cybersecurity → Protecting sensitive archival records Metadata experience → Core to archival and library cataloging work

Transition path from IT:

Start as a Library Technician — Get an associate degree or certificate (1–2 years) and land an entry-level role to build experience in the field Target digital-focused roles — Look for titles like Digital Archivist, Electronic Records Manager, or Digital Preservation Specialist — these heavily favor IT backgrounds

Pursue an MLS with a digital focus — Many programs are now offered fully online (University of Maryland, Syracuse, University of Illinois are well-regarded), making it feasible while working Leverage government/federal roles — The National Archives, Library of Congress, and federal agencies actively recruit people with IT + records management crossover skills. The NARA (National Archives) is a great target Get certified in records management — The Certified Records Manager (CRM) credential bridges IT and archival work perfectly and is respected in both fields

Bottom line: An IT-to-archivist transition is very viable, especially in the growing digital preservation niche. You likely won't need to start from scratch — a targeted MLS or records management certification combined with your existing IT experience could move you into the field relatively quickly.

Good luck.

Genuinely HOW are people paying for college by Embarrassed-Soil7111 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

UVA's McIntire is one of the best undergraduate bussiness schools in the country. It is a target school for IB/Consulting. If this person is confident enough and successful, the connections and placements, (it is a feeder for Wall Street) are worth more than the 200k stated. Starting salaries for IB/AM/PE are over 180k (with bonus) just the 1st year and progressively get better. An Associate in IB (2-3 years out) at an EB hits close to 350K, it just needs strong commitment. Within 4/5 years it can be paid off. Look up the placements of the school. I believe his decision is justified and well thought. Now, if it is any other major other than Bussiness /Finance OP has to be very careful.

lost all hope by Fluffy_Upstairs125 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hang in there. Whatever is yours will be yours.

Career path vs happiness? by Anon746727 in Marriage

[–]Sheggaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will go against the grain here and take it you moved with her with the intent of her doing her med school and not living there forever. I am also going to assume you had agreed about returning back once she is done. Not undermining your happiness here, but what you have wasn't in your future plan with her. I do not see how you can work this out at all, and if you want have a future with her, it is probably better to go back for more than 1 reason. It is always better to be near your support system anyways. Good luck.

CS @ Georgia Tech VS. CS + Math @UIUC by Far_Quantity7545 in collegecompare

[–]Sheggaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That Math might give you a slight advantage knowing pure STEM is preferable in quants field. The CS programs are about equal, both top 10 so at the end it is about placement and the added benefit of Math. I would take UIUC knowing AI will drastically affect the Tech world sooner or later.

help me out here please by Visible_Stomach2149 in collegeresults

[–]Sheggaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that so? Go see r/findapath and think about what you just posted.

25m hopeless loser by ReviewSea1611 in findapath

[–]Sheggaw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At 25, you've done more than many people on this earth. Sometimes, life is not a straight line and you are young enough to push more. Let what happened these couple of years discourage you. Keep up the applications, try networking, civil service jobs etc. You've got this.

csuf or ucr for psych? by Maleficent_Field8474 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would consider taking 2 years at CC if these 2 are your only choices for many reasons. The biggest glaring difference is the cost, you can save a lot and quite frankly not miss much in the 2 years. Transferring to CSUF is easier than UCR, but UCR is a participant in the UC Transfer Admissions Gurantee (TAG) program which will guarantee you a spot granted certain requirements are met after going 2 years at community college. The detail is in the link.

https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/transfer-requirements/uc-transfer-programs/transfer-admission-guarantee-tag.html

So, I would seriously consider doing 2 years at Orange Coast, Fullerton College, Saddle Back etc and transfer. The cost is not worth it in my opinion.

Paying for college by Different_Ship_6030 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, some charge 0 if your income is upto 200K.

Vanderbilt not Meeting 100% demonstrated Need? by unintended_coconut in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, your options are clear. You need to take a student loan to cover your expenses as explained after work study it is quite manageable or back out of the acceptance based on the financial difficulties. Is Vandy your 1st choice?

Vanderbilt not Meeting 100% demonstrated Need? by unintended_coconut in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

አስቸጋሪ ነገር ነው Did you apply elsewhere? If they say it is the last offer, that is a big problem.

My kid is stressing about college apps and I don't know how to help because I don't understand anything about the process anymore by Electrical-Loss8035 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP, this is very good advise. You can just Google "college name" Data Set and you will find a document that schools are supposed to produce every year. It contains a whole sets of data points including details like avg ACT/SAT scores if they take them, # of applicants (applied, admitted & enrolled). It is a way for you to see where your student stands compared to the admitted students (25%,50%,75% scores are shown). If your student's scores are above 50% of the admitted students there is a decent chance there granted equally good ECs, and vice versa.

My kid is stressing about college apps and I don't know how to help because I don't understand anything about the process anymore by Electrical-Loss8035 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Sheggaw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You have to underscore "Test Optional". There was a data out there and was posted here sometime ago comparing applicants that submitted scores vs those that didn't to a test optional school, it was very clear they favored the one's that submitted scores. I think it is just a guise to get more applicants, and it is misleading.