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Do certain colleges pay their professors more than others? This might seem like an odd question, but I'm thinking better paid professors might be more motivated or respected? What are your thoughts?

Hi there! I'm trying to plan out my summer, and I was wondering around what date most colleges typically start their academic year. If anyone has a general idea, it'd really help me out.

As a curious upcoming junior, I'm wondering what the most common and popular classes high school students take are? Maybe I could get some inspiration for my own schedule.

Hey everyone, lately, I've been trying to figure out the level of competition within admissions for different colleges. Can anyone help me understand the complexity? Which colleges have the most compe …

Hey everyone, as someone who leans left politically, I was wondering if there are any notably progressive or left-leaning colleges out there that I should consider during my college search?

Out of curiosity, which college football team would you guys say is the most well-known or has the broadest fan base? I know there are a lot of big names out there, but any opinion on the most recogni …

Hey all, I'm trying to look ahead and think about what major to choose in college. Does anyone know what the most in-demand college degree is right now in terms of employment opportunities?

Evening everyone. Just curious, since I have a mixed bag of grades. What kind of GPA are most colleges expecting for admissions? Does anyone have a range or something?

To any college graduates out there, what would you say was the most important thing you learned during your time in college? I don't just mean academically, but any life lessons or experiences that tr …

Hey, I've just started looking into the college application process and I'm a bit overwhelmed. Can anyone help shed some light on what's considered the most important aspect in getting into college? I …

I'm quite the bookworm and I'm curious, do any of you guys know what the most read book in college classrooms is? Are there any texts that generally tend to be frequently cited in syllabi across vario …

Hey, I was just doing some research trying to figure out my college major. I know passion is important, but I also want to consider the potential financial return of my investment in education. Does a …

So, I'm thinking about majoring in engineering. But I'm not sure which colleges I should target. What's generally considered the top or most prestigious college for engineering folks?

I've been researching a lot of colleges in the US. It's hard to tell - which one is generally considered the most prestigious in the US?

First-generation college student here, a bit nervous but also pretty excited for the whole college journey. So, I've been wondering, what are some of the things that students generally find the most e …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior attending a school in Maryland which is known for its diversity. Does attending such a diverse school make any significant impact when applying to colleges, especially when …

Hey everyone, this is a bit of a serious question, but I'm keen to know. I've heard a lot about safety concerns in college and I'm genuinely anxious. What is the most frequent offense taking place on …

Hey! I'm looking to improve my study habits. What's been your most effective note-taking strategy in high school?

Hey everyone, I've been reading a lot about university admissions around the world, and I'm curious. Does anyone know which country is considered to have the most competitive college admissions proces …

Hi everyone, I'm a high school junior trying to understand the mental health landscape in college. Out of curiosity, I was wondering if there's data on the most common mental illness among college stu …