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Which country has the highest percentage of its population enrolled in universities
I’m looking for the country that has the absolute highest percentage of its entire population actually enrolled as students in universities or institutions of higher education. Not just the highest number of students overall, but the proportion of students to the total population. I’ve seen stats about graduation rates, funding, and international students, but I…
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Is it harder to get into Harvard as a transfer student?
Okay, so I’m a freshman at a pretty decent state school right now, good academics, but it’s just… not Harvard. I’ve always dreamed of going to Harvard, and I didn’t get in during regular admissions. My question is, realistically, is it even worth trying to transfer? I’ve heard conflicting things. Some people say transfer admissions…
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What is GPA
Okay, so I keep hearing about GPA, especially now that I’m in college. People talk about their GPA this, GPA that, and it seems really important. But honestly, I’m still a little fuzzy on exactly what it is. Specifically, I’m wondering: Is it just my average grade? Like, if I average all my grades together,…
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How to develop a growth mindset in my studies
Okay, so I’m really struggling with my university studies. I keep getting bogged down by thinking that I’m just not "smart enough" for certain subjects, particularly organic chemistry. Like, when I get a bad grade on a quiz or fail a problem set, I just assume it’s because I’m naturally bad at it and that…
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What qualifications do I need to teach abroad?
Okay, so I’m really interested in teaching English abroad, specifically in either South Korea or Japan. I’ve done some preliminary research, and it seems like there’s a HUGE range of options and therefore a huge range of qualifications needed. To narrow things down, I’m mostly looking at teaching English to adults, maybe in a business…
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What are the most important technical skills for students to learn?
I’m a high school guidance counselor trying to advise my students on what skills they should focus on learning now to set themselves up for success in college and the workforce. We offer some electives, and students can pursue extracurriculars, but time is limited, so I need to prioritize what’s truly essential. I’m not just…
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Does homeschooling provide opportunities for social interaction
Okay, so we’re seriously considering homeschooling our kids. We love the idea of tailoring their education to their specific needs and interests. But one thing that keeps coming up is the social aspect. Public schools, for all their faults, do offer kids a structured social environment. We live in a pretty suburban area. It’s not…
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