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Hey everyone, I have two older siblings who are both successful college graduates. Is it appropriate for them to write my letters of recommendation, or should I seek recommendations from teachers and …
I had a summer internship at a local non-profit, but it was unpaid. Does it still count as an extracurricular? I want to make sure I understand the difference between extracurriculars and other experi …
Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Boston University, but I'm not sure if it's known as a research university. I want to pursue biomedical engineering and I'm really interested in research oppo …
Hey everyone, I was just curious about how universities fund research for their students and faculty. Is there a specific source of funding that they draw from, or does it vary by institution? I'm pla …
Hey there! I'm a junior trying to finalize my college list, and I want to include a few research universities. Can someone help me understand the definition of a research university and what sets them …
Hi all, I'm a junior, and I've been considering taking a gap year before college. Is this a good idea? What are the pros and cons? I'd love to hear from anyone with experience or advice on this. Thank …
Hi everyone! As I'm planning for the college application season, I'm wondering about the importance of recommendation letters, specifically for Ivy League schools. How much weight do admissions office …
I've always been interested in Greek life, and I was wondering if it's a part of the college experience at Ivy League schools. How much of a presence does Greek life have at Ivies, and do they have th …
I understand that Ivy League schools have a certain reputation for academic excellence, but what criteria do they use to determine if a school is an Ivy League?
Hey everyone! I was wondering how universities obtain funding to support their research endeavors. Are there specific sources they usually rely on, or do they receive funding from a variety of sources …
Hey everyone! I've been thinking about applying to Tufts University and was wondering about their reputation as a research institution. Are there good research opportunities for undergraduates at Tuft …
Hey guys, I'm a junior who's interested in applying to Yale, but I was wondering if it's considered a research university. I plan on majoring in something related to environmental studies. Does Yale e …
Hey, I'm looking into Duke University as a college option, and I'm curious if it's considered a research university. What kind of research opportunities are available for undergrads, especially in the …
Hey all! As a high school junior in the midst of the college search process, I've been hearing a lot about tier 1 research universities. I'm not exactly sure what this classification means, so could s …
Hello everybody! I'm a junior, and I want to major in music. I'm a self-taught pianist, and I'm currently learning the violin. As I start researching colleges, I'm unsure what factors I should conside …
Hello everyone! I'm looking into Tufts University and trying to figure out if it's classified as a research university. What kind of research opportunities are there for undergraduates, especially for …
Hey everyone, I've been considering NYU as one of my top choices for college, and I'm wondering if it's classified as a research university. Does NYU provide notable research opportunities for undergr …
Hello, I've been considering applying to Ivy League schools, but I'm curious about how many extracurriculars they expect from applicants. I've been involved in various clubs and organizations througho …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and my history teacher assigned us a research paper about the history of a university of our choice. I picked Georgetown University, but I'm struggling with organi …
Hello! Unfortunately, I was recently deferred from my early decision dream school. I'm wondering what I should do now, and if there's anything I can do to increase my chances before regular decision. …