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Hi everyone, I had to defer my college applications for a year due to personal circumstances. I'm now preparing to apply Early Decision to my dream school, but I'm worried that having deferred could c …
So, I was talking to a friend about colleges, and they mentioned looking into research-intensive universities. What does that term mean, and how is it different from a regular university? Any help wou …
I'm considering taking a gap year after graduating high school in order to really focus on a project I'm passionate about and explore some of my other interests. What do you think are the pros and con …
I'm a high school junior trying to get a head start on my college applications. I was wondering when the early decision deadline generally is for most schools. I know it might be different for each sc …
Hey guys, I have a question about Early Action. If I apply to a school Early Action and don't get in, can I still apply to that same school through Regular Decision? Or is my only option to wait for t …
Hey everyone, I'm working on my college applications and was wondering if colleges know if you use the same essay for multiple applications? Like, is it frowned upon or something? I spent a lot of tim …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior starting to plan my college applications and wondering how much applying early decision actually helps. When applying ED, do colleges expect higher stats or less? Will apply …
Hey everyone! I'm an international student from Canada looking to apply early decision to a U.S. college. I'm interested in schools like Brown, Stanford, and Duke, where I would like to major in compu …
Hello! I'm currently a junior, and I'm trying to understand what class rank is considered good for Ivy League admissions. I'm in the top 10% of my class, but is that good enough? Can anyone shed some …
Hey folks! So, I'm starting to research Ivy League schools, and I'm having trouble figuring out which one would be the best fit for me. I want to study international relations, and I'm passionate abou …
Hey, I'm worried about the binding aspect of early decision applications. What exactly does it mean when they say it's 'binding'? Are there any potential consequences if I decide not to attend the sch …
Hello! As I research colleges, I've noticed that some universities are public research universities and others are private research universities. Can someone explain the differences between the two? A …
Hey, guys! I've been researching universities, and Duke University has caught my attention. I was wondering if Duke is considered a research university, and if so, what opportunities do they offer for …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior looking for colleges that are well-known for their research in physics. Can anyone suggest some of the leading research universities for this field? I've been considering …
Hey! So, as I'm starting to research colleges, I've noticed that a lot of people seem to really fixate on Ivy League schools. I'm just wondering, are they genuinely that much better than other schools …
I'm a high school junior, and I've started to look into the college application process. I'm trying to understand the difference between Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) programs, and which o …
Hello, I'm considering applying to a Questbridge partner college through their Early Decision program, but I'm not sure how binding it is. If I'm accepted, do I have any freedom to look at other schoo …
Hi there, I'm considering applying to Purdue University and would like to know if it's considered a research university. If so, what kind of research opportunities are available for Computer Engineeri …
Hey guys, junior here starting to look into colleges. What strategies do you use when researching colleges and universities to find the best fit for you? I'd love to hear your advice on where to start …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm curious if colleges have a preference for certain types of extracurricular activities. I'm involved in a mix of clubs, sports, and volunteer work, but I' …