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So I'm really nervous about getting into my top schools, and I was wondering if it was possible to apply early decision to more than one school? If anyone has experience or advice on this, please let …

Hey everyone! As a junior in high school, I'm starting to think about which colleges I want to apply to. I know I want to attend a research university, but I'm not sure which ones are considered the b …

I know early decision is binding, but what exactly happens if you decide not to enroll after being accepted? Are there any legal or financial consequences, or is it more of a moral agreement? I'm just …

Hello, I recently scored a 1500 on the SAT. I'm not sure if this score will be strong enough to increase my chances of being admitted to an Ivy League school. Can anyone offer some guidance on whether …

Hi there, I'm a high school junior just starting the college search process. I'm really interested in getting involved with research during my undergraduate years, but I'm not sure how to go about fin …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in attending Columbia. I wanted to know if it's considered a research university because I'm interested in pursuing research during my coll …

Hey everyone! I'm curious about how universities usually fund their research endeavors. Where does the money come from, and does it affect the quality of research programs available for undergrads? I' …

Hey everyone, I have a cumulative 3.9 GPA, and I'm wondering if it's good enough for Ivy League schools. I've worked hard throughout high school, but I'm not sure how competitive my GPA is in comparis …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school who's taking a closer look at Penn State as a possible option for college. Is Penn State considered a research university, and what kind of research opportunities ca …

Hi, I'm currently choosing my senior year classes and I'm trying to figure out how many AP classes to take. I'd like to apply to Ivy League schools and other top universities, and I'm wondering how ma …

I'm feel like I'm struggling with the beginning of my essay. I want to draw the reader in and make a strong first impression. Any tips on how to start my college essay? Thanks for any help!

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm worried about my GPA. Can a high SAT or ACT score help compensate for a lower GPA in the college admissions process? I appreciate any advice or insights you guys have …

Hey guys, I'm considering applying to New York University (NYU) and wanted to know if it is known as a robust research university. Do they offer significant research opportunities for undergraduate st …

Hello, I'm a high school junior, and I'm starting to shortlist the colleges I want to apply to. I'm considering Duke University because of its strong academic programs, but I'm unsure if it's consider …

Hey there, I have a felony on my record (from when I was younger and made some poor choices), and I'm worried about how it will affect my ability to receive financial aid for college. Does anyone know …

Hi guys, I keep hearing about early decision 1 and early decision 2, and I'm a bit confused about their differences. Can someone please explain how they differ from each other and why some colleges ha …

Hi everyone! I'm curious about what class rank is generally competitive for Ivy League admission. Is there a specific percentage that I should aim for to increase my chances of getting accepted? Thank …

I applied Early Action to Northeastern, and I'm anxious to find out their decision. Does anyone know when they typically release their EA decisions? I've heard it's around mid-December, but I'm not su …

Hello, I've been researching Northwestern University, but I can't seem to find a definitive answer on whether it's a research university or not. Can someone help me out? And if it is, what research ar …

Hey everyone! I'm starting to explore colleges and I've come across the term 'research program' quite often. I'm not exactly sure what this means in the context of a university. Can someone give me a …