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Hey guys! I was wondering what I should be doing during my junior summer to help prepare for college applications. Should I focus on studying for standardized tests, working on my essays, or something …
Hello everyone! I recently got my ACT scores back and got a 34 composite score. I'm really happy with it, but I know Ivy League schools are extremely competitive. Do you think this will be good enough …
Hello everyone! I just got my SAT scores back and received a 1500. Is this considered a competitive score for Ivy League applications? I have a mix of extracurriculars, leadership roles, and a 3.98 un …
Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying Early Action to a few schools on my list. I was just curious about when I might expect to receive the decisions for those applications. Is there a general timefr …
Hey everyone! I'm starting to write my college essays, and I want to avoid any common mistakes. What do you think are the biggest no-no's when it comes to writing college application essays?
I'm considering applying early decision to a competitive school, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. Does early decision actually give applicants a significant advantage in the admissions process? I do …
Hi there! I'm a junior and I want to make the most of my summer before senior year. What activities or experiences can I pursue during the summer to improve my college application? I'm open to any sug …
Hi! I'm considering applying to Tufts University and I just wanted to find out if it's considered a research university. I'm leaning towards majoring in international relations, so any information abo …
Hey guys, so I'm a little bit stressed today. My senior year hasn't been going as smoothly as I hoped, and my grades have taken a hit. How bad do they need to be for a college to revoke my acceptance? …
Hi everyone, I'm looking into Northwestern University, and I'm wondering if it's considered a research university. If so, what kind of research opportunities are available for students, particularly i …
Hi everyone, I'm considering pursuing a career in academia and was wondering how much university researchers typically make. Is the salary primarily dependent on field, the university you work at, or …
Hi everyone! I know that Harvard is a prestigious university, but is it also considered a leading research university? And if so, would it generally offer better research opportunities than most other …
Hello! I'm a junior who's starting to look into college visits and open houses. I want to attend some information sessions to learn more about different schools, but I'm not sure how to find out when …
Hi, I'm a high school junior interested in studying business, and I've noticed some colleges are referred to as research universities. I wonder how being a research university impacts their overall re …
Hey everyone, I've been doing some college research, and I'm a bit confused about the difference between public research universities and other types of universities. Can anyone help me understand wha …
Hello everyone, I've been looking into Northwestern University and am curious whether it would be classified as a research university. Can anyone give me some information on its research focus and the …
Hello! I'm a junior and have been involved in many extracurricular activities throughout high school, but I haven't received any significant awards. How important is it to have awards on college appli …
Hi friends, I'm a junior who's trying to decide when to take the SAT/ACT. I want to give myself enough time to prepare and potentially retake it if needed. When do you guys recommend taking these test …
Hi all! I got my SAT results and scored a 1520, which I'm really happy about. However, I know that Ivy League schools are extremely competitive, and I'm wondering if my score is strong enough to be co …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've started to think about applying for scholarships to help with college costs. What should I know about the scholarship application process, and how can I maximize my …