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Where Should I Draw the Line? How Many Colleges Do Most Students Apply To?

Hey, so I'm kinda confused about the number of colleges I should apply to. I know it varies from person to person, but I'm trying to get an idea about what's normal. If anyone could tell me how many c …

2 years ago

Which high schools send the most students to MIT?

Hey guys! I'm a junior with dreamy eyes on MIT. Are there specific high schools known to have a high percentage of their graduates go to MIT?

2 years ago

What are the most likely categories of high school classes?

Hey everyone! As a high school junior, I'm trying to figure out the general categories of classes I should be taking. Are there any common or 'must-have' categories that would help me in college appli …

2 years ago

Sources Appropriate for College Students

Hey all, I'm currently a junior in high school and researching for a big project. What would you consider the most appropriate and reliable sources for a high schooler/college student to use? Is there …

2 years ago

Most Desired VA Colleges

Quick question for anyone who might know: What are the most applied to colleges in Virginia? I'm a resident here and I'd love to know what my in-state peers are aiming for. Thanks in advance!

2 years ago

Applying to Numerous Colleges on Coalition Application?

Hey guys! This might sound a bit ridiculous, but I've been wondering how people manage to apply to a lot of colleges through the Coalition Application. Do you just fill out one application and send it …

2 years ago

Benefitting from College Life: A Call for Advice

I've been thinking about how to best approach my upcoming college life. I keep hearing the phrase 'getting the most out of college'—but what does that really entail? How can I ensure that my time in c …

2 years ago

How to get the Most Out of a College Fair

Hey guys, there's a college fair coming up in my school and I really want to make the most of it. Any tips or strategies on how I should prepare and what questions should I ask to really stand out?

2 years ago

Shockingly valuable college majors?

So, I was looking at the Forbes most valuable college majors list and I'm kind of shook. I mean, what factors make a major 'valuable' anyway - are we talking income potentials? Or is it about job pros …

2 years ago

Return on Investment for College Degrees

Hi, I'm a bit curious. You see, Forbes has a list of most valuable college degrees. It seems like STEM majors are always up there, but are these degrees really the best in terms of return on investmen …

2 years ago

Best Approach for Picking a College?

Hi everyone. So, Forbes made a list of the 'most rigorous colleges', and I'm seriously considering applying to some of them. However, the demand these colleges place on their students worries me a lit …

2 years ago

Which high schools send the most students to Ivy League universities?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior in high school and I am starting to think about what I want to do after I graduate. I am really interested in applying to some of the Ivy League schools, and I was …

2 years ago

Jobs of recent college grads?

So I've been reading this Forbes article on the jobs most recent college graduates are getting. It's interesting, but I'm wondering if I could get some additional context for how typical or representa …

2 years ago

What is the ROI on the Most Expensive Colleges?

Hey there, I've been browsing through lists of the "Most Expensive Colleges That Are Worth it". I'm really interested in knowing more about the cost-benefit analysis. Are higher tuition fees really ju …

2 years ago

What are the features most important to college students?

Hey, I am currently looking into colleges and I'm wondering what features or aspects are most important to college students. This could include things like class size, campus community, available reso …

2 years ago

Deciding between choosing the right college major and the one that earns the most money

Y'all, I'm stuck in a bit of a predicament. I've been wrestling with whether I should choose a college major that I feel really passionate about or go for something that's gonna make me the most money …

2 years ago

Is Fashion Design Considered a 'Worthless' College Degree?

I've always had a passion for fashion design, and I'm thinking about pursuing it in college. But recently, I've heard some people say that it's one of the most worthless degrees you can get. Is this t …

2 years ago

Help! I've Failed Most of My College Classes, What Can I Do?

I'm really stressed out right now, I've failed most of my college classes this semester. I'm worried this might affect my overall grad standing, scholarship, or potential job prospects. What should I …

2 years ago

Which colleges are receiving the most applications in California?

Hey folks, I'm from Cali and planning to apply for colleges soon. I'm trying to understand the competition a bit. Does anyone have a list of the most applied-to colleges in California? Which out-of-st …

2 years ago

What are the most applied-to colleges by US students?

I'm really curious to know, which colleges see the highest amount of applications each year in the United States? Is the number significantly different for public vs. private colleges?

2 years ago
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