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How does GPA affect college admissions
Okay, so I’m a junior in high school and starting to really stress about college applications. Everyone keeps talking about GPA, GPA, GPA, and it’s making me crazy! I get that it’s important, but how important is it really? Like, is it the most important thing? Is a slightly lower GPA a total dealbreaker if…
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How much time should I spend on each subject in college?
Okay, so I’m a freshman starting college next week and I’m completely overwhelmed. Everyone keeps saying college is way more work than high school, and I believe them! But I’m really struggling to figure out how much time I should actually be spending on each class outside of lectures and labs. I’m taking five courses:…
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How can I balance academics social life and extracurricular activities in college?
Okay, so I’m starting my freshman year in the fall and I’m really worried about managing everything. In high school, I was pretty much just focused on getting good grades. I joined a club or two, but nothing serious. I want my college experience to be different, you know? I want to make friends, actually…
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How can I network effectively without a college alumni network
Okay, so I graduated from a small, unranked university – think a tiny liberal arts college that’s more focused on academics than career placement. We technically have an alumni association, but it’s super inactive and when I’ve tried to reach out to alums in my field (marketing), I’ve gotten crickets. Basically, I feel like I’m…
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Does homeschooling better prepare children for college
I’m seriously considering homeschooling my kids, but one of my biggest concerns is how well it will prepare them for college. I keep hearing conflicting opinions. Some people say homeschoolers are incredibly well-prepared because they’ve often had a more individualized and rigorous curriculum. Others say that homeschoolers lack the social skills and experience with large…
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How do I avoid procrastination in college?
Okay, so I’m really struggling. I’m a freshman in college and I’m already falling behind. In high school, I could pretty much cram the night before a test and still get decent grades. But now, the workload is insane! I have readings due every week, plus quizzes, and essays, and then the actual midterms coming…
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What are some alternative paths to high earning potential besides college
Okay, so I’m really starting to stress about college. It’s SO expensive, and I’m not even sure what I want to do yet. Everyone keeps saying "you have to go to college to make good money," but I’m wondering if that’s REALLY true. I’m interested in hearing about careers or skillsets that someone can develop…
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What are the best tools or apps for time management in college?
Okay, so I’m really struggling this semester. I’ve got four classes, a part-time job at the library, and I’m trying to stay involved in the debate club. I’m just constantly feeling overwhelmed and like I’m always forgetting something important – a reading assignment, a meeting, even just things like laundry! I’ve tried using a regular…
