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Interpreting the Washington Post's 'Most Challenging High Schools' List

Hey everyone, I live in Illinois and noticed a bunch of our schools on the Washington Post's 'Most Challenging High Schools' list. Does this mean the academic rigor here is higher compared to other st …

2 years ago

Finding Top High Schools in Paris

Currently living in Paris and planning for high school next year. Can anyone give me a list of the most prestigious high schools here in Paris? What makes them distinguished? Appreciate any input!

2 years ago

Getting into top public high schools?

I've been doing some research on the most selective public high schools, to guide my decisions. Does anyone have a list or know where I could find one? And what are some things these schools look for …

2 years ago

How does the environment of 'high risk' schools affect college admissions?

Heya. I'm a junior in a school that some consider tougher than the norm, but are struggling schools like mine really some of the most dangerous in America? And does this ever factor into college admis …

2 years ago

Common Books in High School Curriculum

Hola! I'm a junior and I really want to get ahead with some reading. Wondering, what are the most commonly taught books in high school? Any classics I should definitely not miss out on?

2 years ago

Best city for high school student jobs?

I'm beginning to consider where to spend my summer and I want to balance having fun with earning some money. Do you guys have any idea which U.S. cities have the most job opportunities for high school …

2 years ago

Most Dangerous High School Sport

Earnest query here. I'm trying to make an informed decision about joining a high school sports team. I'm curious to know, based on statistics and general consensus, what the most dangerous high school …

2 years ago

Searching for top private high schools in New York

Alright, so I'm hunting for the most prestigious private high schools in New York. I guess specifically, what does the admissions process look like? Thanks!

2 years ago

Anticipating High School- What might come?

Hey there! I'm going to be starting high school next fall and I would love to get a heads-up about what to expect. Can any experienced folks share some of the most likely things I might encounter duri …

2 years ago

Selectivity in College Admissions

Hey guys, I've been doing some research and wanted to ask a question about college admissions. When a college is reviewing applications, what's the criteria they use to rank selectivity? Is it based o …

2 years ago

SC's Most Challenging High Schools in 2024?

Yo guys, just trying to look ahead here. Do you know what might be some of the most challenging high schools in South Carolina? And by challenging, I mean both academically and in terms of extracurric …

2 years ago

Where can I find the most remote high school?

Out of curiosity, does anyone know what the most remote high school is? How is education delivered there, considering the distance and possibly limited resources?

2 years ago

Alumni in the NBA: Which college has the most?

Yo everyone, I'm a huge basketball fan and I'm trying to decide which college I want to apply to. It'd be super cool to go to a college that has a lot of alumni in the NBA. Do you guys know which coll …

2 years ago

Grades: What's crucial in high school?

Hey! Just started my high school journey and inundated with info about GPA, grades, and all. Wanna set my priorities right. Can anyone tell me which grades hold more weight for post-high school paths? …

2 years ago

Students' Life After High School

I've been wondering lately, what do most students in our grade do after finishing high school? I mean, do the majority go to college, start working, or maybe take some time off?

2 years ago

Why do young women often drop out of high school?

Hey, folks. A thought just struck me today while doing some research on high school dropout rates. I noticed that there's a significant number of girls who do not complete high school. Does anyone hav …

2 years ago

Intense STEM Courses in High School - Suggestions?

Hey everybody, I'm a STEM enthusiast and I'm looking to challenge myself next semester. I want to know, in your experience, what are the most rigorous STEM courses I can take during high school?

2 years ago

How beneficial are prestigious summer programs for college apps?

I've heard about some 'prestigious summer programs' from Tulane for high school students and I'm considering applying. I'm just wondering how much these programs really impact your college apps, espec …

2 years ago

Most Popular High School Musicals

Anyone know what the most popular high school musicals were according to NPR? Just interested for a school project.

2 years ago

High School Subjects - Which ones weigh heavy in college admissions?

Hey there, junior here! So, with a gazillion subjects in high school, it's getting tough for me to know which ones are the most important for college admissions. Like, is it the hard sciences or human …

2 years ago
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