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Hi all, I'm a high school junior and I've seen the term 'research university' frequently during my college search. I'm still not completely sure what that entails, so could someone please explain to m …
Hi! I've started thinking about which colleges I want to apply to and I'm a little overwhelmed with all the terms used to describe each type. I'm particularly wondering about private research universi …
Hey guys, I'm starting my college search and considering Purdue University. I'd like to know if Purdue has a strong reputation as a research university and offers worthwhile research opportunities for …
I'm interested in applying to Stanford, but I'm having trouble determining if it would be considered a research university. Do they offer many research opportunities for undergraduate students? I'd be …
Hey fellow strangers, I'm just starting my college search journey and I'd like to know the most efficient way to research universities. What factors do you prioritize, and what resources do you use? M …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior beginning to research colleges and I'm interested in Northwestern University. Is Northwestern known for being a research university? Do they provide good research opportuniti …
Hi, I just received my ACT score today and I got a 33. I have my eyes set on a few Ivy League schools, and now I'm wondering if this score is good enough to be considered by them. Should I retake the …
I've always been curious about how universities fund various research projects, especially those that require expensive equipment. I'm planning to study chemistry, so I'd be really grateful if anyone …
Hey all, I'm working on my college essay, and I think using dialogue would be a great way to add some interest and color to it. Is it acceptable to use dialogue in a college essay, and if so, do you h …
Hi, I'm a junior, and I'm concerned about how my family's financial situation might affect my college applications. Will demonstrated financial need make it harder for me to get into my top-choice sch …
Hello! As a current high school junior, I'm starting to look into colleges. I've come across the term 'tier 1 research university' but I'm unclear about what it means. Can someone please explain the s …
Hi! I've been looking into Duke University and can't seem to determine if it's considered a research university. Can anyone confirm this for me, and perhaps share some information about the research o …
Hi everyone, just got my latest GPA update and I'm currently at a 3.9 unweighted. I am considering applying to some Ivy League schools, but I'm not sure if my GPA is good enough to be competitive at t …
I am considering two top-choice schools - one offers Early Decision, and the other offers Early Action. Should I apply to one of them over the other? I'm afraid I might not get into my dream school if …
Hey everyone, I've been doing some research on universities and I came across the term 'research program.' I was wondering if someone could help clarify what that means and how it could potentially be …
Hey there, I've been working on my college essay and I'm wondering how important a good hook is for grabbing the attention of admissions officers. Should I prioritize making my introduction engaging, …
Hi everyone, I've been reading about Research 1 universities and wanted to get a better understanding of what exactly this classification means and how it could impact my college experience. Any infor …
Hi folks, I’m a high school junior and I’ve been hearing people talk about 'public research universities,' but I’m still not exactly sure what that means. How do public research universities differ fr …
Hey guys! I enjoy painting and drawing at home, but I'm not involved in any formal art classes or clubs. Can I still consider this an extracurricular activity on my college applications? Thanks in adv …
Hey, I'm a bit confused about the concept of a Research 1 university. Can someone please explain what it is and what makes it different from other types of universities? I'm trying to figure out if I …