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What are some of the US's best-known colleges excluding the Ivies?

Hey everyone, I'm starting to shortlist colleges for next year's application season. Naturally, Ivy Leagues come to mind, but I'm curious about the other colleges across the U.S. that are well-known f …

2 years ago

Top art colleges

As an aspiring art student, I'm looking for well-renowned institutions. Anyone have suggestions on the most well-known art colleges with strong art programs?

2 years ago

Why are some colleges considered 'weird'?

Hello guys, I've been hearing about some 'weird' colleges while researching options for after high school. I'm intrigued, but not exactly sure what makes these places 'weird'. Do they just have unique …

2 years ago

Top Wealthiest Colleges in Massachusetts?

Hey guys, I'm currently doing some research and have been focusing on colleges in Massachusetts. I was wondering if anyone could give me a hand in finding a list or a ranking of the most wealthiest co …

2 years ago

Most Popular College Majors?

Hi there! As I'm trying to figure out what to major in, I was wondering if there's a list of the most popular college majors currently? Maybe it'll help me narrow down my interests.

2 years ago

Longevity of College Baseball Coaches

Hey there, y'all! Just a curious question: I've been thinking about pursuing college baseball coaching one day. Does anyone know who the college coach with the most wins in baseball history is? Just w …

2 years ago

Pros and Cons of Veteran-friendly colleges?

My older sister is currently serving in the military, and she's advised me to keep an eye out for 'veteran-friendly colleges' because some have great ROTC programs or benefits if I decided to follow t …

2 years ago

Most Valued College Football Programs?

Hey everyone, I'm really passionate about football and was wondering if the value of a college's football program should factor into my decision making process, in terms of school spirit/resume boosts …

2 years ago

How does my ethnicity factor into college admissions?

Hey guys, I've been hearing a lot of talk about how ethnicity plays a role in college admissions and I'm hella confused. Does it really impact chances? And if so, how? I mean, aren't the admissions su …

2 years ago

Forbes list: What are the most valuable colleges according to Forbes?

I recently came across Forbes college rankings and I'm a bit puzzled - what criteria do they use to measure a college's value? If someone could help me understand what makes a college valuable accordi …

2 years ago

Deciding on college major: What are the most valuable college majors in America right now?

I've been starting to think about which major I might want to pursue in college, and I'm really conflicted. I want something that'll be both enjoyable and valuable in terms of job opportunities and sa …

2 years ago

Picking the 'right' major - do value rankings matter?

Hey y'all, after spending an unhealthy amount of time reading up on these 'most valuable' major lists, it's got me all twisted up. Should I be picking my major based on these 'value' rankings? I mean, …

2 years ago

Value of college majors - long term implications

Hi guys, I'm a bit stressed about choosing my major. Considering how all these lists from places like Forbes are ranking majors by their 'value', how much should I consider these rankings? How does th …

2 years ago

Exploring beneficial college conferences

I've recently been made aware of the term 'college conferences' and I'm wondering if these could be beneficial to me? What exactly are they? How can I find the most valuable ones? If any of you with e …

2 years ago

Help! Looking for most valuable college courses to take

Hi! I'm narrowing down my college choices, but one big thing I'm considering is how valuable the courses each offers are. I don't want to waste time on classes that aren't beneficial in the long run. …

2 years ago

What are some of the most valuable college classes to take?

Hi there, I'm trying to figure out my potential college course load and wanted some input. In your experience or from what you've learned, what are some of the most valuable classes you can take in co …

2 years ago

The Value of College Volleyball

Hey guys, I'm a high schooler and a pretty passionate volleyball player. I'm curious about college volleyball teams. What are some of the most 'valid' or respected college volleyball teams currently? …

2 years ago

Useful vs. Useless College Degrees

Hey all, I've been trying to research more into choosing a major and came across a bunch of articles discussing what they claim to be 'most useless college degrees'. I'm a bit stressed out because I w …

2 years ago

What's the most useless class you've taken in college?

Hey, I'm just curious here for a bit of perspective. Have any of you taken a class in college that in hindsight, was pretty useless or didn't contribute much to your overall education?

2 years ago

What is the most useful thing for college students?

Hey everyone, I'm packing up for college and trying to figure out what to bring. What's one thing that you found really useful or wish you had during your first year?

2 years ago
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