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I want to include a conversation between my friend and me in my college essay to illustrate a point. Is it acceptable to use dialogue in my essay or should I avoid it altogether?
I have heard that applying Early Decision can help your odds of getting accepted, but is that true? If I apply ED to my top-choice school (which is a little more selective than my other options), will …
Hi all, I'm currently looking into applying to Boston University, and I was wondering if it's considered a research university. I'm interested in participating in research as an undergrad, so I want t …
Hi guys! I'm a junior gearing up to make my college list, but I want to make sure I'm doing thorough research before deciding on which schools to apply to. There are so many aspects to consider - from …
Hey everyone! I've been researching New York University, but I'm not quite sure if it's known as a research university. As a prospective business major, I'm hoping to participate in research related t …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and have been researching college applications. Can you apply both Early Action and Early Decision to different schools? For instance, if I wanted to apply Early …
I've been working on my college applications and I have a really strong essay that I think effectively tells my story. Is it okay to submit this essay to multiple schools? Are colleges able to tell if …
As I was going through my list of potential colleges, I noticed some are classified as private research universities while others are public research universities. I'm looking to study computer scienc …
Hi everyone, I'm really passionate about both engineering and theater, and I was wondering if it's possible to double major in these two fields at schools like Stanford, MIT, or the Ivies. Would it be …
Hey guys! I'm a high school junior, and I've been thinking about the college application process. I have good grades and some extracurriculars, but I'm worried that I won't stand out among the thousan …
Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Purdue University and was wondering if it's known as a research university. If so, what kind of undergraduate research opportunities are there, especially in …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've been considering taking a gap year before starting college. What are the pros and cons of taking a gap year, and how might it affect my college applications? I …
Hi all! I'm a high school junior and I'm starting to think about my college applications. I have a lot of extracurricular activities, but I'm not sure which ones to include on my application. Should I …
Hi, I recently took the SAT and received a 1400. I'm not sure if that's a strong enough score to apply to Ivy League schools. Should I retake the test or focus on other parts of my application? Any ad …
Hey guys, I want to apply to Ivy League schools like UPenn and Brown, and I've heard that they care about rigorous coursework. How many AP classes should I aim to take during high school to show that …
Hello! I'm curious if it would be easier for me to transfer into an Ivy League school after a year or two at another college, rather than applying as a freshman. Does anyone have any experiences or in …
Hey all! As a high school junior passionate about theatre and performing arts, I'm starting to look at colleges with strong programs in these areas. Can anyone recommend colleges with reputable perfor …
I'm a high school senior planning to apply to Harvard, and I'm unsure if I should apply early action or regular decision. Is there an advantage to applying early action, like a higher acceptance rate …
I understand that Ivy League schools have rigorous admission requirements, so I want to know what's considered a good unweighted GPA for these schools. Can anyone give me a ballpark figure or share th …
I'm a junior looking to study engineering in college, and I've noticed that many universities emphasize their research opportunities for students. I'm curious - why is research such a big deal at univ …