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Hey everyone! Just trying to plan out my extracurriculars for next year, and I'm wondering what the most prestigious high school activities are? I want to really shine on my college apps. Appreciate a …
Hello everyone, I'm a passionate art student and I'm trying to build my portfolio for college apps. I know that competitions can add value, so does anyone know about any prestigious art competitions f …
I'm trying to hunt for scholarships for college and I keep hearing about these 'most prestigious scholarships'. Can anyone help me understand what makes a scholarship prestigious?
Okay, so I've read on some forums that the prestige of a high school can have an impact on college admissions, but I'm at a fairly normal public school. Does the prestige of a high school really matte …
I've been hearing a lot about how important GPA is for college admissions. Just how much does my high school GPA impact my chances of acceptance at different colleges?
I keep hearing the term 'preppy high schools', and I'm just kind of confused about what exactly makes a high school 'preppy'? Can someone explain?
Feeling curious - I've been studying in a U.S. high school for years, but now I'd like to understand the bigger picture. What does learning emphasize in most U.S. high schools? Is it generally more on …
I really enjoy math and have been doing pretty well in my local competitions. I'm thinking of trying nationally or internationally leveled competitions. What are some of the most prestigious math comp …
Hey folks! I'm looking to broaden my horizons in the science field (specifically biochemistry), and I was wondering what the most prestigious science programs for high school students are. How difficu …
So, I've been following college football pretty intensely. I've noticed a trend that certain colleges tend to have more of their players drafted to the NFL, but I can't find a definitive list for 2024 …
Hello, everyone. I'm a high school junior who loves football and I'm starting to explore potential colleges with great football programs. I was just wondering, does anyone know which college football …
Hi guys! I'm fascinated by how science is taught in different high schools. In your opinion, what makes a science curriculum successful? Is it about the depth of the content, the hands-on lab experien …
Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about what constitutes success when it comes to public high schools. I know academics matter, but what about other aspects? Is it about the college acceptance ra …
Hey all, has there been someone from your high school class who has done incredibly well for themselves? What qualities do you think led to them being so successful? I think it could be interesting an …
Out of curiosity, who are some of the most successful people who never got their high school diplomas? Additionally, how did they manage to succeed without that traditional milestone? Are there common …
I'm thinking ahead about potential college paths and wondered which high schools have the best success rate with getting students into the Ivy League schools. Do these high schools have certain curric …
Hey guys, I'm looking to maximize my high school experience both academically and personally. In your opinion, what habits do the most successful high school students generally practice? Looking for t …
As part of the students' council, we're planning a social media campaign. Just curious - what do the most successful high school social media campaigns look like? And what makes them so successful? An …
Having been heavily invested in high school soccer these past years, I'm curious about what makes certain teams more successful than others. Do they have common practices, training methods, team dynam …
Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior and an aspiring football player. I'm curious: which college teams tend to have the most players drafted? I'm trying to make a list of potential colleges to apply …