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Hey guys, as a high school junior beginning my college search, I've come across a lot of information on public research universities. I would like to know what exactly it means for a university to be …

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying early decision to my dream college, but I'm worried about the financial aid aspect. If I get accepted through early decision, is there a possibility that I may r …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I have the option to take AP classes or dual enrollment classes next year. I'm not sure which one would be more beneficial for college admissions. Do college …

If I apply Early Action to a school and don't get accepted, can I reapply to the same school through Regular Decision? Or is that not possible? I'm particularly worried about my top choices, so I want …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm wondering if college rankings should be a factor in my decision-making process. How much weight should I give them when creating my college list? Thanks for any advice!

Hi there, I've been researching universities to apply to, and I'm curious about the meaning of 'public research university.' Can anybody help me understand what it means for a university to be both pu …

I'm considering applying to some Ivy League schools, and I wanted to know if they have Greek life on campus. I'm interested in joining a fraternity and getting involved in Greek life, but I'm not sure …

Hi all, I'm considering applying to Northwestern University and was curious if they are known as a research university. If they are, I'm wondering how this affects the undergraduate experience. Can so …

I recently got a 34 on my ACT and am wondering if it's competitive enough for Ivy League schools. I want to major in business or economics. Do I need to retake it for a higher score or will a 34 suffi …

Hi, I've started looking into colleges for next year, and I was hoping to get some guidance on the best way to research a university. What kind of information should I be focusing on, and where can I …

Hi everyone! I've been researching the University of Southern California and would like to know more about its reputation as a research university. Are there good research opportunities available for …

Hi there, I'm in my junior year and I'm wondering how important it is to get an internship before applying to college. I'm looking to major in computer science, and if an internship can significantly …

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Hi all, I'm currently researching colleges for application season, and I've come across the terms 'private research university' and 'public research university.' I'm having a hard time understanding t …

Hi guys! I'm a junior and I've heard that including a 'Why this college?' essay can be helpful in the application process. Is this something I should definitely include, or is it only necessary for ce …

Hey all, when conducting my college search, I've come across Tufts University. I'd like to know if it's considered a research university, and if so, what kind of research opportunities are available, …

Hey all! So, I’m planning on applying to a few Ivy League schools, but I'm having a hard time figuring out which one might be the best fit for me. Any advice or recommendations on how to narrow down m …

Hi everyone, I've been interested in Yale University and was wondering if it's considered a research university. If it is, what kind of research opportunities are available for undergrads, particularl …

Hi everyone! I'm trying to make a plan for my college applications, but I'm a bit confused about the differences between Early Action and Regular Decision. Can anyone help me better understand them?

Hi everyone! I received a 1520 on my SAT and I'm considering applying to a few Ivy League schools. I'm curious if this score is good enough to be competitive for these prestigious institutions. I'd ap …