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I've been considering joining the military as an intelligence officer after I graduate high school. Can anyone tell me more about what an average day looks like for them? If any current or former mili …

Might be a random question, but for baseball players, how do most colleges go about the recruitment process? How can a high school baseball player increase their prospect potential?

Hi all! With college fast approaching, I am thinking more and more about the challenges of time management. How do most college students balance academics, extracurriculars, social life, and self-care …

Hey, fellow students! With college around the corner, I am trying to figure out how to finance it. Does anyone have any advice on how to get the most money for college? I'm talking about scholarships, …

So I just got into a somewhat morbid conversation with my friend and he brought up that some military combat jobs have the lowest life expectancy compared to other careers. I'm considering joining the …

So I've got a question that's been nagging me lately. I've heard some folks say that life is easier in the military, and since I'm considering enlisting after high school, I'm trying to figure out wha …

Hey guys, I've heard of this thing called the college undergraduate stress scale, and it seems pretty daunting. I'm a bit on edge about how harsh the holistic environment could be. What’s the reality …

Hi everyone. There's been a lot of debate on the topic of free college recently. Some say it will mostly benefit rich kids. Can anyone help clarify this perspective? What are the potential implication …

Hey everyone! I'm just starting my college applications and struggling with the essay portions. I know it can vary, but on average, how long are most college essays supposed to be? I don't want to wri …

I've been exploring my options after high school and the reserves have been popping up on my radar. Can anyone share their experiences or knowledge about life in the military reserves? What's the comm …

Hi there, current junior here and I'm starting to work on my resume for my college applications. I'm wondering, what makes a high school resume truly stand out in a positive way to colleges during the …

I'm rather curious about what family life might be like if I join the military. How does it work with deployments, moving around for different postings, and just the general stress of the job? If ther …

Having a bit of financial stress recently and it got me wondering, are there specific colleges out there that are known to give out a huge amount of financial aid? Like, is there a clear winner or is …

Hello everyone, I've got a question that's been bugging me. I know that colleges require transcripts, but there's something I'm not clear on: How far back do most colleges go for unofficial transcript …

Hey everyone! I'm planning out my college application list and as part of that considering the academic calendars. Can anybody tell me how long most colleges in the U.S. give for summer break? I'd lov …

Hey guys, I know college isn't all about academics. There's a whole new experience waiting. How can I really soak up everything and make the most out of my college experience, both on and off-campus? …

Hi there! As a soon-to-be college student, I'm curious to know how to make the best of these college years. What suggestions do you have to get the most out of my college experience? Thanks in advance …

I've heard a bit about censorship issues on college campuses, but recently, I came across a claim that Georgetown University has a lot censorship, particularly towards left-leaning viewpoints. Is ther …

Hello everyone! I'm preparing for college and trying to maximize my benefits. I've heard that there are tons of free resources available to college students, can anyone tell me more about them? What t …

Hey folks, I'm currently a junior and I've been hearing around that foreign enrollment in U.S. colleges has significantly dropped recently. Can anyone share more info? What could be the possible reaso …