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Hey everyone! Due to family health issues, I'll be taking a gap year during my senior year. I'm really worried about how this will affect my college applications. How should I explain my gap year to c …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to think about college applications and I'm worried about not getting accepted into my top-choice school. What should I do if this happens? How can I make the best of the si …
Hi fellow students, I've heard that applying Early Decision might increase my chances of getting accepted into my dream school. Is there any truth to this? And if yes, what are the reasons behind it? …
I'm just starting my college search and I see a lot of private research universities are highly regarded, like Harvard and Stanford. What exactly is a private research university and what makes them d …
I'm really stressing over my college applications and trying to decide how to strategize. Can I apply Early Action to my second-choice school and Early Decision to my top choice? I know Early Decision …
Hello, I am a junior in high school and I have been looking into the college application process. I know that Early Decision is an option, but I’m not sure when the deadlines usually are. Could someon …
Hey guys, anyone have some tips on how to research universities effectively? I'm having a hard time figuring out which college would be the best fit for me. For reference, I'm interested in computer e …
Hi all, I'm feeling a bit confused about the distinction between a regular university, a research university, and a public research university. Can someone clarify the differences and explain what exa …
Hi all! I was just wondering if it's possible to withdraw an early decision application after submitting it, in case my priorities or circumstances change? If anyone has experienced this or has any in …
Hi all! I'm a junior planning my senior year schedule and I'm not sure how important course rigor is for college applications. Should I load my schedule with as many AP classes as possible, or is it o …
Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I've noticed that Tier 1 research universities have been frequently mentioned in college discussions. Could someone clarify what being a Tier 1 research university en …
Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to Boston University, and I wanted to know if it is a research university. I'm planning on studying international relations, so I'd like to know if their research …
Hi, I'm starting the college application process and I'm unsure about what a research university is. What are the advantages of attending a research university, and what exactly makes a university a r …
I'm beginning the process of researching colleges and universities to figure out where I want to apply. I have some ideas about what I'm looking for in a school, but I'm not sure how to gather all the …
Hello everyone! This spring, I'm planning to visit a few colleges I'm interested in. Can you guys share your tips and advice on how to make the most out of these visits? What are the important questio …
Hey friends, I'm currently researching colleges to apply to and have seen the term 'Early Decision 2' a few times. I'm not sure what it means or how it differs from regular early decision. Can anyone …
Hello all! I'm in the process of researching colleges, but I'm having trouble grasping the distinction between public research universities and regular universities. Could you explain the differences …
Hi all, I'm working on my Early Decision application, and I'm wondering how much weight a strong essay carries in the decision process. My GPA and test scores are good, but I'm really proud of my pers …
Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to Stanford University and wanted to know if it's known as a research-focused institution. Are undergraduate students able to participate in research projects, o …
Hey, everyone! I'm in a bit of a pickle, as I've been accepted into a few research universities, and now I'm having trouble deciding which one to attend. The schools have different sizes and locations …