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I currently go to a big city school, but I've always wondered - what are rural high schools like? If you attended a rural high school, what did you find charming about it? Are there any specific examp …

Hey everyone. I'm currently a high school junior and a big time NFL fan. Just had this question on my mind, do we know which colleges have the most alumni that have scored touchdowns in the Super Bowl …

So, I'm just starting to look at colleges. It's kind of overwhelming. But for fun and out of curiosity, I was wondering where the most championship-winning college athletic programs are. Anybody got t …

Hello, folks! I was wondering – what's the usual range of high school GPA most colleges are expecting to see on applications? I want to know how competitive my GPA needs to be. Thank you!

Hi everyone, kinda stressed out junior here. Does anyone know what SAT score is typically required by most colleges? Can't seem to shake the SAT stress. Thanks in advance, peeps!

Hey, I'm a little stressed right now trying to figure out what colleges really look at when deciding to admit students. Is it more grades, test scores (like the SAT), extracurricular activities, or so …

I'm a junior and an aspiring NFL player! I would love to receive some guidance or statistics on what colleges produce the most NFL players. This info might help in deciding my college preferences.

Hey everyone. I'm a bit stressed over my academic records and how they'll impact my admission chances. Can anyone tell me what GPA colleges prioritize? Is it weighted, unweighted, 10th-11th grade, ove …

I'm enrolled in an AP English course and our teacher advised us to get used to college-level writing. What format do most colleges prefer for essays and research papers? Is MLA still the go-to, or are …

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences with food at college. What types of foods are common? Since we're rolling into adulthood, home cooked meals aren't as reliable, rig …

So, I'm trying to figure out a couple of things about college life, and one of them is food. I'm curious to know, what do most college students eat on a regular basis? Are meal plans commonly used or …

Hey, i'm a football player in high school and aiming to get into a college with a great football program. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know which colleges make the most money from their football …

I'm an athlete in high school and planning to go ahead with a sports-related major. Out of curiosity, do we know which colleges make the most money from their athletics programs? It would be interesti …

Hi there! I'm an ambitious high school junior with dreams of eventually running my own company. I'd love to know what college majors most CEOs pursued during their undergraduate years. Maybe this will …

Out of curiosity, I've been wondering, which female college athlete earns the most from endorsements, sponsorships or various opportunities? I'm trying to understand the landscape of college sports be …

I'm starting to look at colleges, and it's a bit overwhelming. There seem to be so many factors to consider. How do I determine which is the most appropriate college for me? Is it mostly about academi …

Hey y'all! I've been digging around trying to figure out what kinds of ACT scores colleges are looking for, but without much luck. Do you know what ACT score most colleges generally need? Appreciate a …

I always come across advice about 'studying effectively' to impress colleges. But what does this mean? Is it about grades, depth of understanding, or something else?

Retention rates are listed on a lot of college websites, but I'm not really sure what it means and why it matters. Could someone help me out with this?

I was just daydreaming about college life and thought I'd reach out to you all for some advice. For those of you who are already in college or have graduated, what is one thing you loved most about yo …