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Significance of Freshman Year High School GPA

Hey, I'm just a confused freshman here. Why do people keep saying that our freshmen year GPA is the most important thing? I thought it's a marathon, not a sprint, right? So, does messing up freshmen y …

2 years ago

SAT Score Requirements

What's up guys? Could you help me figure out what minimum SAT score you'd typically need for most colleges? I have a score in mind, but just trying to gauge my standing.

2 years ago

How to strategize my high school basketball career to maximize my chances to play for a college basketball d2?

Hey, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm just wondering, what are the ways to better position myself to hopefully one day play for a Division 2 college basketball team? Like, what skill sets are they …

2 years ago

Where is the northernmost college university located in the Continental US?

I love the cold and extreme weather environments. This might be an odd question, but does anyone know what the northernmost university in the continental US is? Maybe I'll consider applying there.

2 years ago

What are some popular funny plays high schools put on?

Hey! I'm in the drama club in my school and we're thinking of doing a comedy this year! What are some of the funniest plays which are typically popular in high schools?

2 years ago

Understanding Ventura High School's Programs

Hey everyone, I go to Ventura High School, and I'm looking into advancing my AP courses. Has anyone got experience with the AP programs here? How effective are they for college admissions? Any advice …

2 years ago

Impact of Team Support on College Experience?

So, I'm super into college football and want to attend a college with a strong team. Does anyone know which team holds the record for most college football championships? I'm curious if it really defi …

2 years ago

First Year Experience in High School

I'm about to start high school and I'm a little bit nervous about the whole thing. I've heard the first year can be quite a transition. What are some specific expectations for the First Year Experienc …

2 years ago

What are the most populated high schools in Connecticut?

I'm doing a bit of a project on student-teacher ratios and have been trying to find the high schools with the most students in Connecticut. Anyone have any leads?

2 years ago

Most frequently performed high school plays and musicals - where to find?

I'm part of my school's drama club and we are trying to choose our next production. I'm curious about what plays and musicals are most frequently performed in high schools across the country. Any help …

2 years ago

Let's talk about high school struggles, folks!

Hey! Just a junior here trying to navigate the day-to-day of high school. In your opinion, what is the most difficult material that high school students typically encounter? Whether it's a tricky conc …

2 years ago

Impact of High School Athletics?

Hello, I've been doing well in high school basketball here in Illinois, and I was wondering if these achievements could influence my college admission process. Could they increase my chances of gettin …

2 years ago

How dangerous are some high school sports?

Just to ease my mom's worries (and mine a bit), what are considered the top 5 most dangerous high school sports? And by dangerous, I mean prone to serious injury. I love sports but I also don't want t …

2 years ago

Transcript Release Time

Getting ready to apply to colleges and I'm curious, when do most high schools usually release transcripts to students?

2 years ago

World's Most Expensive High Schools

Anyone have a list of the most expensive high schools on a global scale? I'm just trying to understand the range in tuition costs out there, it's not like I'm applying to these places or anything. How …

2 years ago

Does anyone know when Spring Break 2025 will be for the majority of high schools?

Hey everyone, I'm trying to plan ahead a bit and figure out when the majority of high schools have spring break in the year 2025. If anyone has any insight or resources to help with this, it would be …

2 years ago

Where do most high school students work part-time?

Hi there, community! I'm just curious - where do typical high school students work for their part-time jobs? Are there any popular or common first job choices, especially jobs that are understanding a …

2 years ago

Colleges and National Championships

Hey everyone, do we know which college team has made the most appearances at national championships? I'm a huge college sports fan and I know championships can echo the sports culture on campus, so wa …

2 years ago

What are the most popular social media apps among high school students?

I've been trying to figure out where the high school crowd hangs out online. Can anyone shed some light on what the most popular social media apps are among high school students these days? I'm sure t …

2 years ago

Understanding College Dropout Rates

Hey everyone! I've been reading up on college stats and one thing that's struck me is how many people end up dropping out. Can somebody help me understand why so many students seem to leave before com …

2 years ago
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