I was first drawn to CC because of the many useful threads about the National Merit Scholarship process. It’s confusing. Guidance counselors and principals are often very confused. I found the CC knowledge base useful (I avoided 1-2 costly mistakes) and reassuring.
On a related note, BobWallace initiated a number of threads about big-money scholarships offered by schools. They are harder to find now, and the lists themselves have moved off-site. But if want to find out quickly where the money is (esp the merit money) those lists are a godsend.