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Hello everyone! While looking into schools I'm considering applying to, I came across UCLA. Is it typically considered a research university? If so, what research fields are popular at UCLA? I have a …

Hi all! I've come across the term 'public research university' and I'm a bit confused. What exactly does this mean and how is it different from a private research university? Any guidance on this woul …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and, as of now, I'm still undecided about my major. However, I know that I want to apply to competitive colleges. How should I approach my college search and application proc …

Hey guys, I just got my SAT results and I scored a 1500. I'm happy with my score but wanted to know if it's competitive enough for Ivy League schools. Please let me know your thoughts or if I should r …

Hello there, I'm curious—what does it mean when a university is considered a research institution? How does that impact the overall experience for undergraduate students? Any insight or explanation wo …

Hello everyone! I've been researching various universities and came across the term 'Research 1 university'. Can someone explain to me what exactly this means and how it's different from other researc …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm going to take the SAT in a few months. I'm getting a little bit stressed because I don't know where to start with my prep. Can you guys recommend some good resources …

I'm in need of financial assistance for college, but I know scholarships can be quite competitive. If my transcript has some bad grades from earlier in my high school career, will that significantly h …

Hey all, I'm a bit confused about the application process. Can I apply to some colleges through early action and others through early decision simultaneously? Are there any restrictions to this? Thank …

I'm a junior and I’m a little bit stressed about senior year. I've heard colleges can rescind admission if your grades drop significantly. What kind of decrease in GPA could potentially lead to that h …

Hey there! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I want to make sure my application stands out from the rest. Any tips on how to do that? Thanks in advance!

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior who is really interested in both music and engineering. I want to show my passion for both subjects on my Ivy League applications, but I'm not sure how to balance th …

Hi all! I'm planning on majoring in engineering, but I'm also really passionate about art and have a strong portfolio. Is it possible to submit my art portfolio as a supplement to my college applicati …

I'm considering applying Early Decision, but I'm not sure of the exact timeline. When is the ED deadline for most colleges? How much earlier than Regular Decision would I be submitting my application? …

Hey everyone! I have my eyes set on a few schools, and I want to apply early but I'm unsure whether to choose Early Decision or Early Action. Can someone help me understand the differences and pros an …

Hi everyone! So I'm planning on applying early decision to my top-choice college, and I've been wondering about when early decision results are usually released. Is there a standard time of day when c …

I'm currently in the process of applying to colleges, and I have a few top-choice schools that I absolutely love. I was wondering if it's possible to apply Early Decision to more than one school, or i …

Hey, guys! I've recently been interested in applying to colleges with a strong emphasis on research, and I came across the term 'research-intensive university.' I was wondering how a research-intensiv …

Hey everyone! I was just curious about whether or not Harvard is classified as a research university. If they are, does this have any impact on undergraduate studies? Should I expect a different exper …

Hi everyone, I'm working on my college essay and I'm not sure how long it should be. What's a good word count for a college essay? Is there a minimum or maximum length that colleges prefer? Thanks in …