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I'm considering applying to Boston University, but I heard that some of the undergraduate colleges are really competitive. Which ones are considered the most difficult to get accepted into?

I am thinking about joining the military after college. I would like to have peers who also have a similar educational background. So just curious, does anyone know which branches of the military tend …

I've been seeing a lot of ranked lists of 'the best colleges', and honestly it's a bit overwhelming. Have these rankings actually been helpful for anyone? How accurate are they? Any insights would be …

As an upcoming college student, I'm trying to get as organized as I can. What are some must-have apps for academics, productivity, or just life on campus that the majority of college students use?

High school comes with its own set of experiences and life lessons. Was there anything specific you learned throughout high school, inside or outside of your classes, that had a significant impact on …

I noticed a lot of high-achieving peers taking both IB and AP classes during high school. If you took both, how on earth did you balance the workload? And why did you decide to take both of them? Just …

Big football fan here. I’ve always been curious about which high school football teams have the richest history in terms of championships, school spirit, and tradition. Could you guys share some names …

I'm not exactly a sports person and was wondering about typical high school requirements. Do most high schools only require one year of physical education? What happens if you don't meet the PE requir …

I'm a junior and was recently wondering about the number of high schools per state. Across United States, are there more high schools in certain states than others? And if so, does this impact the col …

Hey guys, this might be a broad question, but which colleges are known to offer the most courses? I have a pretty wide range of interests and I'm hoping to explore those during college, so a school th …

Hey folks, I was wondering if anyone could provide some insight. Do most high school teachers teach in different subject areas or are they specialized in one topic? I'm thinking about possibly pursuin …

Hey there! I'm a junior playing for my high school's football team. Lately, I've been wondering about how much emphasis we put on winning the state championship. It takes a lot of time and effort, and …

Hey folks, I came across a stat the other day saying that a lot of high school students graduate with next to no knowledge about managing finances. This concerns me. Is it true that there's such a gap …

Hey everyone! I've been hearing a lot about high school students being sleep deprived, supposedly due to balancing academics, extracurriculars, and social life. But is this really the case? Do a major …

Hey all, I'm currently in the process of deciding whether I want to dedicate a lot more time to a high school sport I'm interested in. One thing I wanted to look into more is the injury rate. Does any …

Hi, folks! This might be a bit of an unusual question, but what do you think are the essential principles that a successful high school principal should have? I'm in student government, and I think un …

Hey, guys! I'm in the process of making my college list, and I was wondering if any of you know which colleges typically have graduates that end up making a pretty high income? Of course, I know it de …

Does anyone know if there is a trend or pattern to where most high school valedictorians choose to go for undergrad? I'm genuinely curious if there are certain institutions favored by top academically …

Is anyone familiar with Pomona College? I'm considering it and I'm trying to get an idea of student life – specifically, where do most students live? On-campus, off-campus, specific dorms?

While we see a lot about where current politicians went to law or grad school, does anyone know where most Senators went for their undergrad? I've been wondering if there are any patterns among their …