Q: (Initially posted December 17, 2003) FROM MEMBER LAUREN S. IN CT
I LOVE science, but I'm not doing extremely well in biology, and I just took
the NADT tests, and science wasn't one of my strong points. Surprisingly, in school,
my highest grade is in world history, and I tested the best in history on the NADT
test. What should I do? The only job opportunity [that I know about] containing history, science, and little math (I hate math) is archaeology. Are there any others?

December 20, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR KRISTIN EILENBERG
What part of science do you love? You don't have to be a typical "scientist" to have an impact on science. There are 1,000s of jobs where people are not using/referencing biology/chemistry/physics - yet they are working in the world of science! You can use your skills, talents, and interests to support of science - in the pharmaceutical industry, you can be a scientific writer, a statistician, a product development expert, a project manager/organizer, or a creative marketeer. Don't limit yourself because of a test score - dig deeper and figure out how your talents can be applied in the field that you love.
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A: FROM MENTOR SUZAN SONG IN IL
It sounds like you're in a position that many are in - deciding to go into what
you LIKE to do versus going into what you're GOOD at doing. The lucky ones are
those that find something that weaves the two :)

For sure you should do something that you like - if you don't like your job,
then you will be miserable, chasing after money and happiness instead of having
it chase after you. If you LOVE science, then that's fabulous! Keep it as an
interest - use it as a hobby, and a job if it arises. I don't know what that
NADT test is, but I don't believe in any of those tests. If you have an
interest, I would pursue it, regardless of the perceived job attached - there
are tons of jobs in science that you may like (and may not involve biology at
all). I'm in medicine and had a biology degree, and didn't even do well in
Biology. If you use this time in your life to find out what your interests are,
then you'll find jobs to fit those, instead of spending time trying to find
jobs and then having your interests fit them :) I'm happy you like bio though!

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December 18, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR CHANDRA INGLIS IN WV
The first thing you need to think about is: What are you interested in?
What is a really cool job to you? How did the people who have that job get
to be in this position? Training, schooling etc...

As far as some jobs that contain history, science and, depending on the
exact sub-field, little math what about:
Geography, Economic, Political, Social, Cultural Sociology
Science or History Teacher
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A: FROM MODERATOR SARAH SHIRK IN IL
Don't let a standardized test decide your future. YOU need to decide your future. Many educators are critical of those standardized tests. As with any human endeavor they are imperfect and full of bias. Certainly you know your strengths and weaknesses better than a test does. What do you think your career strengths might be?