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Hey everyone, I've been toying with the idea of enlisting in the Marines after high school. But I'm not sure, do most Marines go to college during or after their service?

Hi all, I'm exploring my options and considering a career in manufacturing. Do most careers in manufacturing require college education, or are there opportunities for those with just a high-school deg …

Feeling a bit anxious about the whole student debt situation. I'm considering Lone Star College, and I'm curious, do most of their graduates typically have student debt to pay off post-graduation?

Any insight on 'late bloomers' in college? I've heard the term used for someone who didn't do so well in high school, but really takes off academically in college. Is that common? Do many students exp …

Feeling a bit worried about job prospects...Do most jobs out there really require a college degree? As in, is it a common requirement across industries? I'd appreciate any insight!

Hey everyone, I've been weighing my options post high-school and I'm curious. Is a college degree a prerequisite for most high paying jobs, or are there other ways to secure a high salary? Thanks in a …

Hey everyone, I've always had this entrepreneurial spirit, and I'm curious about the academic path most successful entrepreneurs follow. Do most entrepreneurs go to college, or are they more likely to …

Hi! I'm set to take the ACT soon and I'm unsure if I should opt for the writing section. I know it's optional, but do most colleges favor candidates who have taken the ACT with writing? Any advice wou …

Hello! I just entered my junior year and I'm feeling a bit uncertain about my course selection for the next school year. Would colleges want me to continue with my fourth year of French, or can I use …

Hey folks, I'm a current junior and I've been studying Spanish for two years now. Honestly, I'm not super passionate about it and was considering dropping it next year. But I'm worried if it would aff …

Hey, guys! I've been trying to plan out my last summer before college, and I was wondering when most colleges typically start their fall semester? Is it usually in August? I'm wanting to make the most …

Hi all, I'm slightly confused about whether or not I should be prepping for the SAT 2. It seems like a pretty significant undertaking alongside all my usual schoolwork. Can anyone help clear up whethe …

Just wondering, do you guys know if many colleges require an internship for graduation? Trying to plan my future and how I might balance classes and internships.

I'm spinning my wheels trying to figure this out - do most colleges require the essay portion for the SAT/ACT? I'm working on my study plan and don't want to overlook anything important.

I've been kinda stressed out with all these standardized tests. Do colleges usually require either ACT or SAT scores to be submitted with applications?

Does anyone know if colleges have a preference for ACT or SAT scores? Or are they usually interchangeable in applications?

I heard some colleges don't care much for the ACT essay. Can anyone confirm if that's true? Or is the essay usually required?

Y'all, I'm feeling a little stressed about this. Do most colleges require applicants to have taken a certain number of years of a language in high school?

Hey, does anyone know if most colleges require applicants to have completed four years of math in high school?

Hello community, I plan to start at a community college and then transfer to a University. Do most US colleges accept transfers after 2 years? I know some do, but is it a widespread practice?