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Hi there! I'm a junior and looking to apply to Ivy League schools, but I don't know if my class rank is high enough. I'm currently in the top 5% of my class, but is that considered competitive in Ivy …
I'm worried about how much the college I choose will impact my future career. Does the prestige of the college you attend really make a big difference in job opportunities after graduation? I would lo …
Hi all! I'm considering attending graduate school after completing my undergraduate degree. I'm curious about how graduate school admissions differ from undergraduate admissions. What factors should I …
I know that my early high school grades aren't as great as they could be (mostly Bs and Cs), but I've really improved over the years, and my recent grades are much higher. When I apply to college, how …
Hey, guys! I have a question about the college application process. Is it possible to apply to one college through Early Decision while also applying to another college through Early Action? Would the …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior planning on visiting some colleges soon. What aspects of the college should I focus on during these visits? Are there specific things I should pay close attention to or ask …
Hey everyone, I've been exploring different college options and I've come across the term 'public research university'. What exactly does that imply and how does it differ from other types of public u …
Hey everyone! Just a stressed junior here trying to plan my schedule for senior year. I was wondering if IB courses are generally considered harder than AP courses. What has been your experience with …
Hey applyingtocollege! I'm a first-generation student and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. Are there any specific resources or tips that would be helpful for someone i …
Hey guys, I'm trying to get a better understanding of what it means to be a research university. Can someone help me define this concept and explain any key differences between research universities a …
Hi everyone, I'm super grateful to have been accepted into several colleges, including my top 3 choices! Now I'm facing the difficult task of making a final decision. How can I determine which college …
I've recently started researching colleges and one of the universities I'm considering applying to is Yale. I wanted to confirm if it's considered a research university and if that distinction could i …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I've taken a few AP classes throughout high school. I was wondering how colleges view these classes when making admissions decisions. Do they see them as a positive, or are …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior applying to some Ivy League schools this fall, and I'm wondering how important demonstrated interest is in the admissions process. I haven't been able to visit all the school …
Hey everyone! I'm a bit overwhelmed by the process of researching colleges and universities. Do you have any tips or strategies that have worked for you when looking for the right schools to apply to?
Hi all! I'm a junior trying to plan out the next year of my life, and I'd love it if someone could give me some insight into what Ivy League schools specifically look for in potential students. What f …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I've heard a lot about research programs at universities. Can someone explain what they are and how students can join them? Are they only for STEM majors or …
Hello everyone, I'm currently a junior trying to narrow down my college options. I'm feeling slightly overwhelmed by all this information. What are the best ways to research universities, and what fac …
Hi everyone, I'm considering applying to Boston University and wanted to know if it's a research university. If so, are there ample research opportunities available for undergraduates across various m …
Hello everyone! As a junior, I've started working on my college applications. I have a few extracurricular activities, but I'm wondering how many I should aim for to have a competitive Ivy League appl …