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Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm considering applying to Stanford next year. I know it's a prestigious institution, but I'm wondering if it's regarded as a research university as well. I intend …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed out trying to decide between two schools for Early Decision. They're both great, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. One has a better location and strong al …
Hey there! I have a strong interest in both of my potential majors and I'm considering applying to Ivy League schools. I'm just wondering, how feasible is it to double major at an Ivy League college? …
Hey everyone, as I'm researching colleges to apply to, I've been thinking about whether Ivy League schools are really worth the hype they receive. Are their education, opportunities, and resources so …
Hey all, I'm currently a high school junior trying to figure out which colleges to apply to next year. USC has caught my attention, but I'm unsure if it's classified as a research university. I plan t …
I'm considering applying Early Decision to one of my top schools, but I can't make up my mind between two great options: a prestigious Ivy League school and a highly-ranked state school. Both have str …
Has anyone ever had the experience of applying Early Decision and then backing out? I'm a bit unsure and worried if I apply ED and then change my mind. What are the penalties or consequences for doing …
I’m applying to colleges this year, and I'm interested in finding a college with a strong research component (I want to major in biology, after all). I've seen the term 'research-intensive'. What exac …
Hello, friends! I came across the term 'private research university' while researching colleges. Honestly, I'm a bit confused about what that means and how it differs from other types of universities. …
Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying early action to a few colleges, but I'm a bit worried about the possible outcomes. If I were to get rejected in the early action round, can I apply to the same c …
I've become interested in the idea of attending an R1 research university, but I'm not sure if it's the best fit for me. Can anyone share the advantages of attending an R1 research university? I'm pla …
I've been noticing the term 'research university' used a lot during my college search, but I'm unsure of what it actually means. Can someone explain what makes a university a research university and h …
Hi all, Duke University is on my list of potential schools, but I'm not sure if it's known as a research university. Can anyone clarify if Duke is a research university and what kind of research oppor …
Hello everyone! I'm interested in applying to Stanford and I'm wondering if it's classified as a research university. If so, what areas of research does it excel in, and are there ample opportunities …
Hey everyone! I recently came across the term 'land grant research university' while researching colleges, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Could someone explain it to me? Are there any advanta …
Hey, I'm starting to research colleges and came across New York University (NYU). I was wondering, is NYU considered a research university? What kinds of research opportunities can students expect, pa …
Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply early action to a few colleges and I'm super curious about when they typically release decisions. Is there a standard time of day for early action decisions to be r …
I'm thinking about applying to NYU for my undergraduate degree in computer science. I want to be involved in research opportunities during my college years. Is NYU known as a research university, or s …
I'm planning on applying early decision to some selective schools (like Brown and MIT), and to be honest, I'm getting nervous about the process. Does anyone have an idea of when early decision results …
Hi all! I'm feeling a little overwhelmed while researching universities for my college applications. Any tips or suggestions for the most effective methods to narrow down my choices and really get a s …