Question

Which of the following candidates would be most prepared for a career in academia?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AJamie, who recently graduated with her bachelor of arts in astrophysics%0D%0A%0D%0AJamie, who recently graduated with her bachelor of arts in astrophysics%0D%0A%0D%0ASam, who has a master’s in engineering and needs to stay near home to care for a sick family member%0D%0A%0D%0ASam, who has a master’s in engineering and needs to stay near home to care for a sick family member%0D%0A%0D%0ASharon, who has a PhD in chemistry and is willing to move to any city for a job%0D%0A%0D%0ASharon, who has a PhD in chemistry and is willing to move to any city for a job%0D%0A%0D%0AMiguel, a senior in high school with the highest SAT score on record

Answer 1

Sharon, who has a PhD in chemistry and is willing to move for a job.

Reason: a PhD (research training and credentials) is generally required for an academic career; Sharon also has geographic flexibility for postdocs and faculty positions.