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Hi everyone, I'm considering pursuing a career in academia and was wondering how much university researchers typically make. Is the salary primarily dependent on field, the university you work at, or …
Hi everyone! I know that Harvard is a prestigious university, but is it also considered a leading research university? And if so, would it generally offer better research opportunities than most other …
Hello! I'm a junior who's starting to look into college visits and open houses. I want to attend some information sessions to learn more about different schools, but I'm not sure how to find out when …
Hi, I'm a high school junior interested in studying business, and I've noticed some colleges are referred to as research universities. I wonder how being a research university impacts their overall re …
Hey everyone, I've been doing some college research, and I'm a bit confused about the difference between public research universities and other types of universities. Can anyone help me understand wha …
Hello everyone, I've been looking into Northwestern University and am curious whether it would be classified as a research university. Can anyone give me some information on its research focus and the …
Hello! I'm a junior and have been involved in many extracurricular activities throughout high school, but I haven't received any significant awards. How important is it to have awards on college appli …
Hi friends, I'm a junior who's trying to decide when to take the SAT/ACT. I want to give myself enough time to prepare and potentially retake it if needed. When do you guys recommend taking these test …
Hi all! I got my SAT results and scored a 1520, which I'm really happy about. However, I know that Ivy League schools are extremely competitive, and I'm wondering if my score is strong enough to be co …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've started to think about applying for scholarships to help with college costs. What should I know about the scholarship application process, and how can I maximize my …
Hi! I've heard mixed things about Ivy League interviews and I'm wondering if they interview every applicant? Is it a required part of the application process for all students or just for certain ones? …
I'm curious to know how heavily colleges weigh the essay compared to other aspects of the application, like grades, test scores, and extracurriculars. Does the essay play a significant role in the adm …
Hey all, I'm a junior who's aiming for top-tier colleges. I've got good grades and test scores, but I'm worried about standing out among thousands of applicants. What can I do to improve my chances of …
I understand that applying Early Decision is binding, but I was wondering what would happen if I applied ED, got accepted, and ultimately decided not to attend the school. If anyone has gone through t …
Hi everyone, I have a bit of a lower GPA (3.4 unweighted) due to some personal challenges earlier in high school. However, I have strong extracurricular involvement and leadership positions. Do you th …
Hi guys! I'm a transfer student planning to apply early decision to a few schools like NYU and Columbia. I understand the early decision process for high school seniors, but is there anything I should …
I'm having a hard time deciding whether I should apply early action or regular decision to some colleges on my list. Can someone explain the main differences between the two and any pros or cons? I'm …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior, and I've just started researching potential universities. Any tips on what I should focus on? How do I know if a college will be a good fit for me? I'm particularl …
Hi there! I'm an artist hoping to submit an arts supplement with my Ivy League applications. I'm just not sure what I should include: should it showcase a variety of mediums or focus on a specific ski …
Hey guys! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering if colleges have a preference for certain types of high school curriculums (like AP, IB, or dual enrollment). What do you think? Thanks for your help!