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Hello everyone! I'm wondering if there's any advantage to applying Early Action versus Regular Decision for college applications? Would love some input on this. Thank you so much!

Hi, I'm considering applying to Boston University, and I'm curious if it's a research university. If so, are undergraduates encouraged to participate in research projects? I'm planning to major in psy …

Hello! I'm considering applying Early Decision to a few schools and I'm curious about when I should expect decisions to be released. Is there a typical time when Early Decision decisions come out? Tha …

Hey guys! I'm a junior putting together my college list and I'm unsure about the right balance between reach, target, and safety schools. How many of each should I have on my list? Should I apply to m …

Hey, guys! I'm a current high school junior, and I'm trying to figure out which colleges to apply to. I've been looking into Penn State, and I wanted to know if it's considered a research university. …

Hi everyone! I am considering applying for PhD programs after completing my undergraduate studies, and I was wondering if the ranking of a research university I attend as an undergrad will have a sign …

Hey there, quick question about Early Decision: If I apply ED and don't get accepted, can I be deferred to the Regular Decision pool? Also, do my chances of getting accepted change depending on the ro …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior planning to apply to some elite universities (Ivy League, Stanford, etc.), but I'm not sure how to gauge my chances of getting in. I have a strong GPA, good extracurriculars, …

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of narrowing down my college choices, and I've come across the term 'research-intensive university'. I'm not exactly sure what that means. Could someone shed some ligh …

Hey guys, I'm preparing to apply to colleges as a junior, and I'm torn between Computer Science and Data Science as my major. I have a strong interest in both fields, but I'm not sure which one would …

So, I'm considering pursuing a career as a university researcher after I finish my undergraduate degree. From your experiences or what you've learned, how much do researchers at universities typically …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges for my engineering aspirations. My top two choices so far are MIT and Caltech. Could anyone give me some insight into the differences …

Hi there, I've been researching the QuestBridge program and I can't figure out if it's considered Early Decision or something else. Could someone please explain how the QuestBridge timeline and commit …

Hi everyone! I'm beginning my college search journey and wanted some advice on how to research colleges and universities in the most effective way possible. What should I be looking for, and are there …

I have to write a research paper for my APUSH class and I would love some advice on how to make it as good as possible. I want to demonstrate my research and writing skills to universities when I appl …

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to the University of Southern California (USC) and wanted to know if it's a research university that offers undergraduate students opportunities to conduct res …

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and as the college search ramps up, I've been looking into Columbia University. I've heard that research universities can provide some great opportunities for u …

Hello! I'm a junior preparing for the college application process and I'm interested in pursuing a Pre-Med track. How should I approach creating my college list to ensure I'm considering the right fac …

As a high school junior preparing for college applications, I've been trying to understand the college scene, particularly research universities. What specific criteria or factors make a university a …

Hey everyone! I've been researching colleges to narrow down my list, but I'm not sure whether I'd prefer a school with smaller classes or one where I'll likely be in large lecture halls. What are the …