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I've been thinking about my options for high school next year, and I was wondering what's the most efficient size for a public high school, in terms of student population. I mean, which size ensures t …

Hey all, I've recently come across the term 'negative selection' in the context of higher education. How does this concept work, and which group of students typically benefits from it the most? Also, …

Shopping for a new backpack for the next academic year but not sure which ones are the most popular or durable among high school students. Any suggestions? It would be cool if it could hold a lot of b …

Hey guys, I've been wondering...you know how in high school it's mostly teachers pushing you and the information is mainly spoon-fed? Well, I've heard that in college it's not going to be the same. Wh …

Hey everyone, I recently saw a Wall Street Journal article that discussed what college graduates make the most. Does anyone know how they collect that information? Is it accurate, and does it consider …

Hey guys, I've been doing some research on the ROI of college degrees and I'm curious to know which colleges and majors typically yield the highest salaries after graduation. My main intent is to unde …

I’m curious about how diverse our public high schools are as a whole. Can anyone provide any details on the most diverse public high schools in the country and explain what makes them so diverse?

Hey guys, just a quick question - anyone heard about the high school with the most expensive facilities in Texas? What makes this school's facilities stand out compared to others?

So, I was wondering about what could make a high school the 'most expensive' to build. Are we talking state-of-the-art labs and facilities, architectural uniqueness, or something else? If anyone has i …

Hey folks, I've been pondering about the high school journey and how each year plays a part in shaping our futures. In your opinion, which years end up being the most significant overall? Freshman to …

I've been wondering why some applicants get acceptances from colleges much earlier than others. Is there a strategy behind this or is it just a timing thing? It's been bothering me and I'd love some i …

I'm trying to plan out my finances for college and I heard that textbooks can be incredibly expensive. Is there a certain subject where the college textbooks tend to be the most expensive?

Hey all, hope y'all are doing well. Just had a quick question: what GPA scale are most colleges using these days? My high school uses a 4.0 scale, but do colleges use the same, or something different, …

I've heard multiple times that a large percentage of Americans don't have a college degree. But with the push for everyone to go to college, why is this the case? What are some factors influencing thi …

It just seems like everyone's got a story or two about how they struggle to pay for their college education. Is it really that hard to afford college? And are there any options for someone like me who …

Hey guys, need a little bit of insight here. I'm considering going into teaching after graduation, specifically high school. I feel like I'd be pretty flexible about the subject I teach, but I'm just …

Hey all, I’ve heard varying views on this and I’m a bit confused. Some say the junior year is the most important while others say colleges look most closely at the freshman and senior years. Can someo …

Hi folks, I've been researching into different college majors and noticed certain ones seem to be awfully competitive. It's kind of stressing me out a bit. What's the most competitive major to apply f …

So, I've been told and read that my college years might turn out to be the most stressful period of my life. Any insights as to why this might be the case? Is there something specific about college li …

Hey folks, I was looking at potentially starting off with a more budget-friendly option before transferring to a four-year university. Does anyone know which community college tends to attract the mos …