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Northwestern Early Action decision release date?

Hello, I'm applying Early Action to Northeastern University this year, but I can't find any information on when they'll release their decisions. Does anyone know when Northeastern typically releases t …

11 months ago

What really makes a university a research university?

Hey guys, I've been hearing about research universities a lot lately, but I'm not entirely sure what distinguishes them from other types of universities. Can someone clarify what it means for a univer …

11 months ago

Would you classify NYU as a research university?

Hi everyone! I'm in the process of researching universities and I'm really interested in New York University (NYU). Is it considered a research university, and if so, could you share some insight into …

11 months ago

Do you consider Northwestern a research university?

Hello! I'm starting to look into colleges and Northwestern University has caught my eye. Is it regarded as a research university, and if so, what kind of research opportunities are available for under …

11 months ago

Can I apply to multiple schools under Early Decision?

Hi everyone, I've got a couple of top choices for college and I want to give myself the best shot at getting accepted. Can I apply Early Decision to more than one school? Is this allowed or do I have …

11 months ago

Is NYU classified as a research university?

Hi everyone, I've been doing some research on New York University (NYU) and I'm wondering whether it's considered a research university. What is the research environment like at NYU, particularly for …

11 months ago

Is applying early action typically better than applying regular decision?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior considering my options for college applications and I'm curious about whether applying early action is generally better than applying regular decision. Does applying early ac …

11 months ago

Can you apply early decision and early action at the same time?

Hi everyone! I have a quick question about college applications. Is it possible to apply early decision to one school and early action to another simultaneously? I just want to know if there are any r …

11 months ago

Do colleges find out if you reuse essays for different applications?

Hey everyone, I've been working on my college applications and was wondering if colleges are aware if students use the same essay for multiple applications. Is it risky to use the same content, or sho …

11 months ago

What are some top universities for engineering in the US?

Hey everyone, as a prospective Engineering major, I'm interested in applying to universities that have a strong focus on research. Can you provide a list of some top universities for engineering resea …

11 months ago

Are BU, Duke, and NYU considered research universities?

Hi everyone, I'm putting together a list of schools to apply to, and I want to make sure I have a variety of options that would cater to my interests. My top choices right now are Boston University, D …

11 months ago

How do universities secure funding for research?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school and am trying to learn about university research funding. How do universities typically fund different kinds of research? Is there a significant difference in …

11 months ago

Early Action vs Regular Decision – what's the real difference?

Hey guys, I'm working on my college applications and I've seen both Early Action and Regular Decision options. I kind of understand the difference, but I wanted to know if there are any advantages or …

11 months ago

Is it easier to transfer into an Ivy League school rather than applying as a freshman?

Hey everyone, I've heard that it might be easier to get into an Ivy League school by transferring after freshman year at another university. Is this true? I'm a junior with a 3.85 unweighted GPA and a …

11 months ago

What happens if I apply early decision and end up not going?

So I'm thinking about applying early decision to my dream school, but I'm a little bit stressed about what would happen if I don't actually go there (due to financial reasons or other unforeseen circu …

11 months ago

When do Ivy League early decision results come out?

Hi guys, I'm planning on applying early decision to an Ivy League school and I'm trying to figure out when I can expect a decision. Does anyone know when the Ivy League universities typically release …

11 months ago

Can someone explain the difference between Early Decision 1 and 2?

I'm planning on applying to college soon, and I keep seeing 'Early Decision 1' and 'Early Decision 2' mentioned in various articles. I'm not sure what the difference is or which option I should choose …

11 months ago

How to identify a research-intensive university?

Hello! Science has always been my passion, and I'm really interested in applying to a research-intensive university. The problem is, I don't know how to identify them. How can I tell if a university o …

11 months ago

Is Yale University seen as a research institution?

Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and as I begin my college search, Yale University has caught my eye. I'm curious to know whether it's considered a research university and what research opportunit …

11 months ago

Just how much does applying Early Decision help my chances?

I know that applying Early Decision can sometimes improve your odds of acceptance, but I'm wondering just how significant that boost is. Are there any statistics or specific examples that show how muc …

11 months ago
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