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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?

Which colleges have the most money in their endowments? Does this have a direct effect on the financial aid they can provide or their overall resources?

Hi, I'm looking into art colleges and I'm a bit confused. What do most art colleges require for admission? Besides a portfolio, is there anything else they typically look at?

I've been involved in a few extracurricular activities (the debate team and cross country, mainly), but I'm kind of in a dilemma. I'm wondering, are there any specific extracurriculars that colleges s …

I'm having a tough time figuring out which factors should influence my choice when deciding between colleges. Is it better to prioritize the academic program/major, financial aspect, campus setting, s …

Hi everyone! As a junior deeply interested in research and academia, I'm considering universities with a strong intellectual community. Do you happen to know which college has the highest number of No …

Hi, currently a junior and an enthusiastic basketballer. In planning for my future, I'm trying to aim for colleges with strong basketball programs. Can anyone share some info on what college has the m …

Hello everyone, I'm a high school junior and a huge football fan. While I understand that making it all the way to be an NFL starter is quite a big dream, I think it's worth aiming high. I'm curious i …

I've been thinking about budgeting for college lately and want to get a sense of what kind of pricier items college students generally have. Is it common to bring things like a mini fridge or a fancy …

Hey, I’m just curious. Besides their studies, what do most people in college do? Like, what's the typical social scene or extracurricular involvement?

Hey there, I'm starting to look at colleges and I was wondering which university has the most students? Would attending a larger college over a smaller one impact my college experience in any signific …