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How do universities acquire funding for research?

Hello everyone! I've been learning about research opportunities at various universities and I'm curious about how universities fund their research projects. Are there specific grants or sources of fun …

a year ago

Do first-generation college students have an advantage at Ivy League schools?

Hello, I'm a high school junior and the first in my family to attend college. I've heard that being a first-gen college student can be an advantage in the admissions process, especially for the Ivy Le …

a year ago

Should I consider USC as a research university?

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, starting to look into colleges, and the University of Southern California is on my list. I'm wondering if it's considered a research university and what ki …

a year ago

How do double majors work in college admissions?

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm interested in double majoring in college. How should I approach this when applying? Do I have to apply separately for each major or can this be done after I get accepted? C …

a year ago

Please share your advice on overcoming test anxiety

Hey guys, I'm an upcoming highschool junior who's really nervous about taking standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Does anyone have any advice or tips on overcoming test anxiety? I don't want it t …

a year ago

What unweighted GPA is considered good for Ivy League admissions?

When applying to Ivy League schools, what is a competitive unweighted GPA? Should I be aiming for a perfect 4.0, or do these schools accept applicants with slightly lower GPAs? Any guidance on this to …

a year ago

The role of humor in college essays - yay or nay?

Hi everyone, as I'm writing my college essay, I find that humor is part of my personality, and I'm wondering whether to include it in my essay or not. Is humor a good thing to have in a college essay …

a year ago

Is it okay to have fewer AP classes if my school doesn't offer many?

Hello everyone! My school doesn't offer a ton of AP classes, and I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a competitive college. Will colleges take that into account when they review …

a year ago

What are the best ways to edit your own college essay?

Hey! I just finished writing my initial draft of my college essay and now I need to revise and edit it. What are your best tips and strategies for editing your own essay effectively and efficiently? I …

a year ago

Should I apply Early Decision to boost my chances?

Hi all, so I'm thinking about applying Early Decision to Duke or Brown next year, but I'm not sure which one to choose. My SAT score is a 1480, and I have strong extracurriculars and recommendation le …

a year ago

Does practicing art count as an extracurricular activity?

Hi guys, I've been working on my drawing and painting skills for years, but I don't have any formal art classes or clubs at my school. Can I still list this as an extracurricular activity on my colleg …

a year ago

What should I do during my senior year to improve my college application?

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to plan out my senior year. What are some things I should do during my senior year to improve my college application and increase my chances of g …

a year ago

How selective are honors programs, and are they worth it?

Hi there! I've been looking into public universities and noticed many offer honors programs. Can anyone share their experience with such programs? How selective are they, and do you think they’re wort …

a year ago

How specific should I be about my major in college applications?

Hey everyone, I'm working on my college applications and I'm wondering how specific I should be about my intended major. Should I mention a specific field or is it better to keep it more general? I do …

a year ago

Do Ivy League schools provide athletic scholarships?

I'm a competitive athlete and was wondering if Ivy League schools offer athletic scholarships to prospective students. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks!

a year ago

Does applying Early Decision make a significant impact?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior and have already identified my top choice college. I'm considering applying Early Decision, but I'm not sure how much of a difference it really makes in terms of admission ch …

a year ago

Is a 1490 SAT score enough for Ivy League schools?

Hello, I recently took the SAT and got a 1490. I'm interested in applying to Ivy League schools and I'm wondering if my score is good enough, or if I should retake the test to try to improve. I'm feel …

a year ago

Is it possible to receive scholarships with bad grades?

Hello, I'm a high school junior, and although my grades aren't the best, I still hope to receive some scholarships to help cover college costs. What are my chances of getting a scholarship with a lowe …

a year ago

Does attending a prestigious high school help or hurt my college chances?

Hey there! I'm a junior at a prestigious high school, and I've heard mixed opinions about whether attending a well-known high school helps or hurts my chances of getting into a good college. Can anyon …

a year ago

How do I know if a college visit is worth it?

Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been thinking about visiting some colleges before applying. However, I'm not sure if it's worth the time and money to visit all the colleges on my list. How do …

a year ago
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