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Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior looking into colleges and I've come across the term 'land grant research university'. I'm not quite sure what it means and how it's different from other universitie …

Hi all! I'm comparing universities I've been accepted to, and one factor I'm considering is the quality of the research facilities. However, I'm not sure how much weight I should give to this aspect c …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school and I've been considering Yale as one of my top choices for college. As someone who's interested in majoring in molecular biology, I'd love to know i …

Hey there, I'm in the process of selecting colleges to apply to, and I've been wondering whether research universities are better than non-research universities. Is this a general rule or does it depe …

Hi, fellow college searchers! I've been trying to compile a list of schools to apply to this year, but I find the research process a bit overwhelming. Can anyone recommend an organized method for rese …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm not sure whether to apply Early Action or Regular Decision at some of the schools on my list. I'm not set on one top-choice school, but I want to make an informed decision …

Hey guys, I've seen several colleges being referred to as 'research-intensive universities.' What does this mean exactly? Are these universities better for someone who's planning to major in biology a …

Hello! I'm currently searching for universities that have a strong emphasis on research, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Could anyone provide a list of some top research universities in the U …

Hey there, I'm interested in applying to Penn State, but I'm curious if they're a research university. If so, can anyone share their experiences with or opinions on the research opportunities availabl …

Hello everyone! I'm wondering if there's any advantage to applying Early Action versus Regular Decision for college applications? Would love some input on this. Thank you so much!

Hi, I'm considering applying to Boston University, and I'm curious if it's a research university. If so, are undergraduates encouraged to participate in research projects? I'm planning to major in psy …

Hello! I'm considering applying Early Decision to a few schools and I'm curious about when I should expect decisions to be released. Is there a typical time when Early Decision decisions come out? Tha …

Hey guys! I'm a junior putting together my college list and I'm unsure about the right balance between reach, target, and safety schools. How many of each should I have on my list? Should I apply to m …

Hey, guys! I'm a current high school junior, and I'm trying to figure out which colleges to apply to. I've been looking into Penn State, and I wanted to know if it's considered a research university. …

Hi everyone! I am considering applying for PhD programs after completing my undergraduate studies, and I was wondering if the ranking of a research university I attend as an undergrad will have a sign …

Hey there, quick question about Early Decision: If I apply ED and don't get accepted, can I be deferred to the Regular Decision pool? Also, do my chances of getting accepted change depending on the ro …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior planning to apply to some elite universities (Ivy League, Stanford, etc.), but I'm not sure how to gauge my chances of getting in. I have a strong GPA, good extracurriculars, …

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of narrowing down my college choices, and I've come across the term 'research-intensive university'. I'm not exactly sure what that means. Could someone shed some ligh …

Hey guys, I'm preparing to apply to colleges as a junior, and I'm torn between Computer Science and Data Science as my major. I have a strong interest in both fields, but I'm not sure which one would …

So, I'm considering pursuing a career as a university researcher after I finish my undergraduate degree. From your experiences or what you've learned, how much do researchers at universities typically …