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Quick question for you all. Around what age do most students usually graduate high school?
Hey guys! I'm currently in my junior year and I'm taking a couple of AP classes. My teachers all seem to use different citation methods and it's a bit confusing. Can anyone let me know which citation …
This may seem a bit random but as someone who likes Bio, I was wondering what microscopes do they use in high school biology classes, and why they use those in particular? Curious about the specificat …
I play football at my high school currently and have been thinking about trying out for a team in college. One thing that's been on my mind though is preventing injuries. What are the most common inju …
Hey all, I'm looking into women's colleges and wondering which one tends to offer the most merit-based aid. Does anyone know or have experience with this?
Lately, I've been feeling pretty stressed out at my current university and considering a transfer. But before making a decision, I wanted to know - is transferring a common thing? What are the main re …
How old were your guys when you transitioned from middle school to high school? Just curious about when did most kids start going to high school.
Okay, here's the deal, I've taken a few APs and honors but I'm not sure if my schedule is 'rigorous' enough for competitive colleges. What do colleges care about the most when reviewing our academic s …
Hey y'all. I'm moving up to being a sophomore soon, and I'm just curious from upperclassmen, which grade did you guys find to be the most difficult in high school and why?
This might sound a bit weird, but I'm writing an essay about educational systems. I'm trying to examine the outcomes for high school dropouts, and I'm wondering what most of them end up doing? Do they …
Out of curiosity, and to plan ahead, I was wondering if anyone knows which weekends typically have the most high school graduation ceremonies across the U.S? Thanks in advance!
Out of curiosity (and maybe it'll help guide my decision-making), which college has the most alumni who've ended up as a country's head of state? Seeing their success might inspire me.
Hi, everyone. Is it crazy to aim for a college that has won the most national football championships, even if I'm not sure about the level of its academic program? I'm a junior with good grades and I …
Hi folks! I'm considering shooting my shot and applying to Harvard. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if there's a high school that seems to have more alumni attend Harvard? This might give me a …
Hey everyone, I'm helping my younger sibling look at some private high schools and I'm honestly shocked at the tuition rates. I'm curious though, what's the most expensive high school tuition you've h …
I'm a gymnast and considering joining the high school team. I would love to know what competitive level most high school gymnasts are at. Anyone with experience, please shed some light.
Hi everyone! I was just wondering, does anyone have data or any resources on which sports cause the most injuries to high school athletes? I'm just trying to weigh all factors before committing to a s …
I was thinking about trying out for a college basketball team once I graduate. I've been playing basketball for the past 5 years. I've improved a lot but how diversely does this factor into admissions …
I'm super into math and I've been looking to really challenge myself. What's the most advanced kind of math class typically offered at a high school level? Are there courses beyond AP Calculus BC and …
Ok, so I'm beginning to prepare for college and I'd like to ensure I have a well-rounded understanding of literature that's often taught in high school. I've covered most of the classics, but can anyo …