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Hey! I've been hearing that colleges care about a lot of things, like grades, test scores, and extracurriculars, but can someone give me an idea of what they care about most? I want to know where I sh …

Hey everyone! I'm doing some research for my younger cousin who's looking into catholic high schools. What are some top catholic high schools in the United States that have a great academic record and …

Hi folks! I've heard about the '12 elite colleges' before, but I'm not entirely sure which schools are included in this list. Could anyone help clarify this for me? And, are these 12 schools considere …

I'm going to be a junior next year and I've heard that it's one of the toughest years of high school. Any tips or advice for surviving and thriving during my junior year? What should I be focusing on …

Hey everyone! I'm trying to make my high school course plan, and I was wondering if it's required or strongly recommended to take Spanish in high school for college admissions? I'm more interested in …

I'm kind of over the cold weather where I live right now, and I'm really wanting to go to a college in a warm climate. Could you guys suggest some colleges that are known for their warm weather, good …

I'm planning to be a volunteer tutor for high school students in my community, and I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to effectively teach and connect with this age group. What teaching str …

Hi, I could really use some advice on getting a job while in high school. What are some of the most popular on-campus opportunities or part-time positions that you guys have experienced or heard of? T …

I want to invite a speaker to my high school for a special event. Has anyone here had experience organizing an event like this? What steps should I take to make it happen? Any advice would be great!

Hi everyone! I'm really interested in journalism and I'm wondering if there are any summer programs or extracurricular activities specifically designed for high school students interested in journalis …

Hey y'all, I'm starting to work on my college application essays, and I'm feeling stuck. Can anyone share some tips for writing a stellar university application essay? Any advice would be super helpfu …

Hey, everyone! I'm a high school junior, and my goal is to become a dentist. What major should I choose in college to best prepare myself for dental school? Are there any preferred majors or is it mor …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in medicine and I heard shadowing a physician can be a great way to figure out if it's the right path for me. How do you guys approach physicians for shadowing oppo …

Hey guys, I've started thinking about my college applications, and I could really use some inspiration for my essays. Do you know any websites or resources where I can find successful college essay sa …

Hey everyone, I'm an international student and I'm a bit confused about the typical high school graduation timeline in the US. When do most students graduate high school in the US, and what age are th …

I've been thinking about trying to get an associate's degree before I graduate from high school. Has anyone here done that, and, if so, how did you manage to do it? Were there any specific programs or …

Hey guys, I've seen the term 'advisement' thrown around a lot in high school discussions. Can anyone explain to me exactly what advisement means and what it typically entails in a high school setting? …

In order to become a dentist, what kind of degree do I need to pursue in college? Are there any specific undergraduate majors that are recommended for aspiring dentists?

I've been hearing that community colleges always have a 100% acceptance rate, but is this true for every school? Is applying to community college a surefire way to get into college?

Hey guys! I need to create a resume for my college applications and I'm a bit lost. What tips do you have for writing an effective high school resume, and are there any specific formats or templates t …