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Regarding NBA players, what universities are most represented?

Evening everyone, just a curious basketball fan here. Does anyone know which college most of the NBA players have come out of? Are there certain schools that are historically strong in producing NBA t …

a year ago

Is UCF a financially feasible choice?

Hey all. I've read somewhere that the University of Central Florida (UCF) is considered an affordable college. Can anyone confirm on this? And what factors contribute to it being affordable? Is it jus …

a year ago

Affordable Small Colleges - Top 20?

Hi! Does anyone have a list or know of the top 20 most affordable small colleges in the U.S? I prefer a cozy tight-knit community and avoiding being buried in student loans after graduation. Thanks a …

a year ago

Bankruptcy and athlete-focused colleges - Any insights?

I just saw a headline about a 'private college where most students are athletes going bankrupt.' That kind of freaked me out! Does anyone know more about this? How common is it for colleges to go bank …

a year ago

Are there unique community colleges out there?

I'm considering going the community college route before transferring to a 4-year school. I'd love to find one that has a unique flare to it. Any suggestions?

a year ago

What Leads Most Students to Drop Out of College?

Hey everyone. So I happened upon this tragic fact that quite a number of students drop out of college every year. Do we know the main reasons what causes most students to drop out? Is it financial tro …

a year ago

Why is Reed College known as the 'most intellectual'?

What's up, folks! I've heard a ton about Reed College being known as one of the 'most intellectual' schools out there. Can any of you share some of your knowledge about this? What makes Reed College e …

a year ago

What are the top ten high paying college majors nowadays?

Hey everyone, as I begin to set my sights on college, I'm trying to balance my interests with career prospects. Can anyone share information on the top ten highest paying college majors? It might help …

a year ago

In terms of job prospects, what are considered the most 'useless' college degrees?

It's kind of stressful trying to figure out my college future. Came across an article from Newsweek that mentioned some 'useless' degrees and got me wondering. What are the degrees commonly labeled as …

a year ago

Do you favor college courses that focus more on theory or application?

Just curious about your guys' experiences - in deciding what types of courses to take in college, do you think it's more beneficial to choose classes that focus more heavily on theories or on practica …

a year ago

Jobs and Majors: What's the most fun?

I know it's subjective, but from your experiences or those you know, what jobs are considered 'fun' that are tied to specific college majors? Pointers on how I could find out more about the prospects …

a year ago

Making Most Out of College Investment

Hey folks, so I'm genuinely a bit frugal and just try to make sure every dollar I spend is totally worth it. I've been doing some research and I want to know, which US colleges offer the best payoff i …

a year ago

Scripps College's beautiful campus?

I've heard Scripps College has one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. To anyone who's visited or goes there, is it really that stunning? Would love to hear more about what makes it so spec …

a year ago

What are startup schools?

Hey guys, I was browsing Forbes and saw a list of 'America's Most Entrepreneurial Colleges'. What exactly are these 'startup schools'? Does it mean they have strong programs for students wanting to st …

a year ago

Experience at Mostly Modern Festival at Skidmore College?

I'm interested in the arts and music, and it looks like Skidmore College holds a Mostly Modern Festival. Does anyone have any firsthand experience with this festival? What's it like? How does it refle …

a year ago

Generosity of Colleges and Universities

I'm starting my college search and I'm looking for generous grants and scholarships. Are there any lists that rank colleges based on their financial aid generosity?

a year ago

The Most Politically Active Schools Unigo?

Hey all! Trying to find my perfect fit and I’m super politically engaged. I recently came across Unigo's list of the 10 most politically active schools. Anyone got any personal experiences about wheth …

a year ago

Public colleges with the most research funding?

I'm very interested in research and I'm looking to attend a college that invests heavily in this area. Can anyone tell me which public colleges receive the most funding for research?

a year ago

How to cope with getting rejected from most Ivy League schools?

I'm feeling pretty bummed, guys. I got rejected from almost all the Ivy Leagues I applied to. Anyone else faced similar rejections? I know it's not the end of the world, but could use some advice on n …

a year ago

What's The Most Expensive Aspect of College?

Out of curiosity, besides tuition, what's the most expensive part of going to college? Housing, books, meal plans, or something else?

a year ago
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