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I'm enrolled in an AP English course and our teacher advised us to get used to college-level writing. What format do most colleges prefer for essays and research papers? Is MLA still the go-to, or are …

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences with food at college. What types of foods are common? Since we're rolling into adulthood, home cooked meals aren't as reliable, rig …

So, I'm trying to figure out a couple of things about college life, and one of them is food. I'm curious to know, what do most college students eat on a regular basis? Are meal plans commonly used or …

Hey, i'm a football player in high school and aiming to get into a college with a great football program. Just out of curiosity, does anyone know which colleges make the most money from their football …

I'm an athlete in high school and planning to go ahead with a sports-related major. Out of curiosity, do we know which colleges make the most money from their athletics programs? It would be interesti …

Hi there! I'm an ambitious high school junior with dreams of eventually running my own company. I'd love to know what college majors most CEOs pursued during their undergraduate years. Maybe this will …

Out of curiosity, I've been wondering, which female college athlete earns the most from endorsements, sponsorships or various opportunities? I'm trying to understand the landscape of college sports be …

I'm starting to look at colleges, and it's a bit overwhelming. There seem to be so many factors to consider. How do I determine which is the most appropriate college for me? Is it mostly about academi …

Hey y'all! I've been digging around trying to figure out what kinds of ACT scores colleges are looking for, but without much luck. Do you know what ACT score most colleges generally need? Appreciate a …

I always come across advice about 'studying effectively' to impress colleges. But what does this mean? Is it about grades, depth of understanding, or something else?

Retention rates are listed on a lot of college websites, but I'm not really sure what it means and why it matters. Could someone help me out with this?

I was just daydreaming about college life and thought I'd reach out to you all for some advice. For those of you who are already in college or have graduated, what is one thing you loved most about yo …

I know GPA is extremely important in college admissions, but what are colleges actually looking for? Is it more about the number, or improvement over time, or the rigor of courses? I'm a little confus …

Hey, I'm currently a junior and weighing out my options for potential college majors. I wonder, do college admissions officers actually favor certain majors over others during the admissions process? …

Hello! I'm leaning towards studying biology in college, and I was curious about the careers related to it. What paths do most biology majors end up taking after they graduate?

Hey everyone! Lately I've been wondering, when it comes to college admissions, is there a particular year in high school that colleges pay extra attention to? Is sophomore slump real, guys? Really sta …

Hey everyone, was having this talk with a friend. We were curious, what do college athletes usually major in? I know it probably varies a lot, but are there any common trends?

As a prospective student-athlete, I'm looking into colleges with healthy football programs. Do you guys know which colleges have the most support from football boosters?

Hey, I'm thinking about majoring in business. I wanted to know, what do most business majors end up doing once they're finished with their degrees? Are there any specific industries a large number go …

Hi there! I'm an aspiring art major, and I've been curious about this for a while. What do most art majors end up doing once they've completed their degrees? Are there common career paths?