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Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior, and I want to start preparing for my senior year. What should I focus on in terms of academics, extracurricular activities, and overall making the most out of my s …

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've started to think about applying to colleges. I was wondering if it's possible to submit Early Action applications to more than one college, or if there are any …

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Hello everyone! I'm currently preparing for college applications and looking to apply early decision to my dream school. However, I'm wondering if it's possible to be deferred from early decision, and …

As I'm getting ready to plan my junior year of high school, I'm uncertain about which classes I should be taking. Can someone offer any advice or recommendations on choosing the right classes during t …

I'm a little bit stressed with my college search and I wanted to know why research is such an important aspect of universities. What's the purpose of research in a university setting? How does it affe …

I've heard that colleges tend to focus more on a student's performance during junior year compared to the other years in high school. Is this true, and if so, why is that the case?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior in high school looking into the college application process, and I'm wondering if Early Decision is a good choice for someone who's sure about their top choice school. Can y …

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Hi guys, I'm considering applying Early Action to my top few choice schools, but I was curious what would happen if I didn't get admitted straight away? Can you be deferred or waitlisted when applying …

I've heard mixed opinions about the importance of freshman year when it comes to college applications. How significant is it for most colleges? Should I be worried if I didn't do too well?

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if applying early decision to a college is a smart move. I've heard that the acceptance rates are higher, but I'm also a bit concerned about it being binding. Can so …

I want to challenge myself academically, but I'm not sure how many AP classes would be appropriate to take during my junior year of high school. Any suggestions or personal experiences?

Hey everyone, I recently came across the term 'research program' when looking at different college websites, but I'm still unsure about what exactly it entails. Would any of you be able to explain how …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and I've been hearing a lot about writing research papers in college. I'd like to prepare myself for this task, but I'm unsure where to start. Can anyone provide so …

Hello! I'm starting to put together my college list and want to make sure I'm researching universities thoroughly. Do you guys have any tips or advice for what to look for and how to efficiently gathe …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in applying to Tufts and I'm curious about their research opportunities. Is Tufts considered a research university in terms of the opportunities they offer to under …

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Penn State and was curious to learn if it's classified as a research university. Are there ample research opportunities available for undergraduate students …

Hi everyone! I've been considering applying to Boston University and was curious about their reputation as a research institution. Does BU offer a lot of research opportunities for undergraduates, or …

Hey folks! I'm a junior, and I've started to research colleges and universities for my applications. I'm a bit overwhelmed, so I was just wondering if anyone has any tips/strategies on how to effectiv …