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Does the Importance of High School Grades Differ by Year?

A little worried about my grades and I keep hearing conflicting advice. In terms of college admissions, is there a specific grade level in high school (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) that has th …

2 years ago

Books That High School Students Need to Read

Hey all, I love reading and I want to make the most of my remaining time in high school. Which books would you say are really important for a high school student to read? Can be for pleasure or academ …

2 years ago

Goals to Hit Before Graduating High School

What should be my main goals during these high school years? What are the most important things that I should try to accomplish before tossing that grad cap in the air?

2 years ago

Pivotal Subjects to Ace in High School?

In your opinion, which are the most important subjects in high school that essentially shape the academic and career path for students? I would like to give them my top priority.

2 years ago

Which High School Subject Trumps the Rest?

Been wondering... What do you guys think is the most important subject to nail in high school? I'm trying to give my all to each subject, but I know some might hold more weight in the eyes of college …

2 years ago

Impact of High School Years on Baseball

Sports aficionados! I play baseball and I'm wondering how important the high school years are for shaping a player’s potential baseball career? Anyone with insights?

2 years ago

College grad distribution in AZ?

Living in AZ, I've always wondered which cities have the largest concentration of college graduates? I feel like this would give me a good idea of where the hubs of intellect and opportunity might be …

2 years ago

What's the most crucial element of high school sports?

Hi, I'm a junior who plays basketball and I've been thinking about the objectives we have in high school athletics. What, in your opinion, is the most important goal in high school sports? Is it skill …

2 years ago

Most valuable high school subjects in general?

Hey everyone, in your opinion, what are the most important subjects to focus on during high school? Not just for college apps but also for life skills?

2 years ago

Critical high school courses to consider if I want to go into Sports Medicine?

Hi all! I'm seriously considering sports medicine as a career path. What high school courses would be the most beneficial for me?

2 years ago

Weight of Grades in High School

Hi! So, I've been hearing different opinions about this. I know all grades are important in high school, but is there one grade level that tends to be looked at more closely by colleges? In other word …

2 years ago

Breakdown of pivotal high school classes?

So, we all know those core courses like Math, English, Science, and Social studies are pretty important in high school, right? But, I'm kinda curious, would it be accurate to say some courses hold mor …

2 years ago

Must-Read Books in High School?

Hello guys! I'm a junior now, trying to build a reading habit. I know there are certain books considered 'must-reads' in high school. Which ones do you think I should definitely not miss out on?

2 years ago

Which Group of Youth Most Likely Attend College?

Hey, I'm just researching a bit for a class presentation. I need to discuss the youth's transition from high school to college. One thing I'm looking into is which demographics among today's youth are …

2 years ago

Opinions on Yale's Most Creative Residential College?

Hello everyone! I'm a high-school junior already thinking about my college life. I'm particularly interested in applying to Yale next year. I've heard stuff about Yale's residential colleges and that …

2 years ago

WSJ's most valuable college football rankings - Insight needed

I was just reading an article by the Wall Street Journal ranking the most valuable college football. Does anyone want to chime in on how a prominent football program could affect a university's overal …

2 years ago

Post-College Earnings - WSJ's Perspective

Stumbled upon this article saying that according to the Wall Street Journal, college graduates make the most in terms of income. Anyone have thoughts on this? Should my degree choice matter too, or is …

2 years ago

What's it like being in a high-cost university?

I recently came across this list of the world's most expensive colleges. Just curious, what makes them cost so much, and what's unique about studying there? Does the cost translate into better quality …

2 years ago

What are some of the world's most beautiful college campuses?

I'm starting the college search process and am a sucker for aesthetics. Can anyone recommend some colleges with beautiful campuses around the world? It would be great to know what makes these places t …

2 years ago

Potential Earnings Post Graduation

Hey, guys. I saw this article on WSJ about the colleges that produce the highest earning graduates and can't quite wrap my head around it. How accurate is this? How much does your undergrad college de …

2 years ago
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