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Hi! I was just wondering, do Ivy League schools care about AP scores when evaluating applicants? Are they an important factor in the admissions process or are they placed lower in priority? Thanks in …
Hey guys, I'm a high school junior, and I've been looking into some colleges with very low acceptance rates. I'm wondering if it's worth applying to these schools, or if I should focus on schools with …
Hello everyone, I'm in my junior year and my ultimate goal is to become a nurse. However, I struggled in my first two years of high school, and as a result, my GPA isn't great, especially in the scien …
I recently got a 34 on my ACT and I'm hoping to apply to some Ivy League schools. Is that score competitive enough for these institutions, or should I try to improve it? Thanks in advance for your adv …
As I research different Ivy League colleges, I'm wondering if Greek life is a big part of the social scene at these schools. Do Ivy League schools have fraternities and sororities, and if so, how sign …
I've been considering applying to USC, but I'm not sure if it's a research university or not. I'm thinking about majoring in film or communications, if that helps. Any insight would be appreciated!
Hi all! I'm a junior in high school and getting serious about researching colleges. I'm curious about the differences between public and private research universities. Do they offer different opportun …
Hey! I regularly babysit my younger siblings and cousins, and it's a significant responsibility in my life. I've been wondering if it's something I should include as an extracurricular activity on my …
Hello everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to apply to Tufts or not. What I'd really like to know is if research is a big part of the university culture and if they offer substantial opportunities t …
I've been thinking about taking a gap year after high school to pursue some personal projects and gain work experience. However, I'm worried that it might affect my chances of getting into top univers …
Hi all! I've been thinking about applying to Brigham Young University, and I'm curious to know if it's considered a research university. I want to be involved in research related to environmental scie …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior and I've been considering Northwestern University as one of my top choices due to its reputation as a research institution. I'm specifically interested in biomedica …
Hi there! I've been considering applying Early Decision to my dream school, but I've heard mixed opinions on whether or not it helps a lot. Does anyone have any experience or data on how much applying …
Hey everyone! I have a question about rolling admissions. How do these deadlines work, and should I prioritize applying to rolling admissions schools earlier? Any advice or experiences would be apprec …
Hey, could someone help clarify the meaning of an 'R1 research university?' I heard that they have more research opportunities for students, but I'm not sure if that's the only difference. Should I pr …
Hey guys! As someone considering pursuing a career in academia, I'm curious about the potential salary and job prospects for university researchers. I'm planning to major in mathematics and possibly s …
I'm a high school junior and I've heard of Research 1 universities, but I'm not quite sure what that means. Can anyone help clarify what makes a university a Research 1 institution? Also, are there an …
Hey everyone, I'm looking into applying to the University of Southern California for film production. I want to know if USC is considered a research university and if there might be opportunities avai …
Hi everyone! I've taken the SAT and ACT a few times, and I'm wondering if I need to report all of my scores or just my highest ones. What's the best approach to take with this? Any help would be appre …
I want to major in computer science, and I've been involved in coding clubs and hackathons throughout high school. How can I effectively communicate my passion for computer science and demonstrate tha …