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I'm a student-athlete looking into my college options and wondered if Ivy League schools offer athletic scholarships? I'm really interested in both academics and athletics and was thinking about schoo …
Hey guys, I went to a summer program at Dartmouth last year and I'm wondering if attending a summer program at an Ivy League school will improve my chances of getting admitted. Do they give any prefer …
Hello, I've been exploring Tufts University as an option for college and I'm wondering if it's known as a research university. How do the research opportunities at Tufts compare to other research univ …
Hello! I'm a high-performing athlete in a varsity sport, but my academics have suffered because of the time commitment. I want to compete at a high level in college, but I also want to maintain good g …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior trying to build my extracurricular list for my applications. I go to the gym regularly and I'm really passionate about it, but is this something that could be considered an e …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I'll be the first person in my family to attend college. Are there any specific steps I should take to prepare for the college admissions process as a first-generation co …
Hi everyone! I've been seeing the term 'research university' a lot while searching for colleges. Can someone explain what it means and how this type of school may differ from other universities in ter …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school and curious about how colleges view class rank. My school ranks students, but I'm not in the top 10%. Will this hurt my chances of getting into a competitiv …
Hey, I want to make sure I challenge myself in high school but not overdo it with AP classes. What's the right number of AP classes to take to be seen as competitive for Ivy League admissions? Any adv …
Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college application process. I know there are resources out there to help, but I'm not sure where to start. Are there an …
I'm considering applying to all eight Ivy League schools to increase my chances of getting into at least one. Is this a good strategy, or should I narrow down my choices and focus on the specific scho …
Hello! I've heard about various summer programs offered by colleges for high school students, and I'm considering applying to a few. However, I'm not sure if they're worth the investment in terms of c …
I'm a junior who's never attended any summer programs, but I've read that they can be really important for college applications. Do you guys think attending a summer program could dramatically help my …
I have a strong background in visual arts and have won several art competitions, but my SAT score (1370) and GPA (3.7) are not stellar. Do I have a chance of being admitted to an Ivy League school, pa …
Hi there! I'm a junior currently researching colleges to apply to next year. I'm specifically interested in research universities, and I was wondering if Yale University falls under that category. If …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm already feeling the pressure of balancing my schoolwork, extracurriculars, and the college application process. How did you manage everything during your senior year …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I've been considering applying Early Decision or Early Action to some colleges. I'm not sure if it's worth it, though. Can anyone share their experiences or advice on wh …
Hi all! I'm a junior trying to plan my schedule, and I want to make sure I take enough AP classes to be competitive for Ivy League schools. Can anyone tell me the recommended number of AP classes to t …
Hey all, I'm a junior, and I'm curious about the importance of teacher recommendations in the admissions process. How influential are they, and how do I go about choosing the best teachers for these l …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior considering Brigham Young University as one of my top choices, but I'm a little unsure if it's classified as a research university. I'm looking to pursue a degre …