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I'm a high school junior trying to prepare for the transition to college life. What should I be aware of or start planning for during my senior year to have a smooth move to college? Any tips would be …

I'm planning to major in biology and want to get a head start. What concepts or skills should I focus on before starting college biology courses? Any resources or study tips would be appreciated!

I'm heading to college soon, and I want to prepare for college algebra. Are there specific topics or skills I should brush up on beforehand? I've done well in high school math, but I'm not sure what's …

I'm a female high school junior exploring career options and I'm interested in trade jobs that are known to pay well. What are some good-paying trade jobs specifically for women, and what kind of trai …

I'm thinking about going the trade school route instead of college. For those who've done it, how's the job market, and what are some good trades to consider?

I'm trying to get recruited to play sports in college. What are college coaches usually looking for in terms of skills, personality, and academic performance? Are there specific things I should highli …

I'm interested in sports and possibly playing at the college level. What do college athletes know about nutrition that helps them perform better? Are there specific diets or plans they follow during t …

I'm curious about how much information college alumni interviewers have when interviewing applicants. Do they have access to our full application, or is it limited to certain aspects? I'm a bit nervou …

I'm currently in 10th grade and want to start thinking about college. What are some important things I should learn or think about now that will help me in the admission process later? Any key info or …

I'm planning to attend Valencia College soon and want to get a head start on buying books. How can I find out which books are required for my courses? Should I wait until after classes start or is the …

I'm starting to think about preparing for college life. What are some important skills or things I should definitely know how to do before I start college? Any tips or advice would be really helpful!

I'm a high school junior and feeling really lost about what I want to study in college. Are there any benefits to starting college without a clear plan, or should I try to figure it out beforehand?

I'm seriously lost trying to figure out what to do when it comes to college. I'm a junior, and everyone keeps telling me to focus, but I have no clue what I want to study or where to go. Any advice?

How can a high school junior figure out potential paths after college graduation? I know it's early, but planning ahead could help with choosing a major. Does anyone else have a clear idea of their po …

How can I figure out what to do and how to prepare for college? I'm concerned about picking the right major and extracurriculars. Does anyone have tips on how to make these decisions as a high school …

I'm interested in playing sports at a collegiate level, but I'm not sure how to determine the division of the colleges I'm looking into. Any tips on figuring out the NCAA division status?

I'm overwhelmed with all the options and have no idea how to decide what to study. Are there any strategies for figuring out what courses might suit me best in college, especially when I'm unsure abou …

I'm interested in majoring in Japanese studies or maybe just taking it as a language elective. Do colleges expect you to know the basics, or can you start with zero knowledge?

I'm a junior trying to gather as much info about applying and going to college. Are there specific ways high schoolers usually get this information, like certain workshops or guidance counselors?

I'm planning to major in computer science, but I'm not sure if I need to master any specific coding languages before college. Should I focus on learning anything beyond the basics, or will I learn eno …