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Hey! I'm a junior looking to create a balanced college list. Which factors should I consider while researching a university? Do you guys have any strategies or resources to share? I'm planning on majo …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about the college application process. I know that there are different types of application deadlines, but I'm not sure how to determine which on …

Hi everyone! I'm starting to look into colleges and I've seen several universities being referred to as 'R1 research universities.' What exactly sets these universities apart from others and is there …

Hi everyone, I've been looking at Purdue University as a potential college choice for engineering. I'm curious about whether Purdue is considered a research university. If so, can you share any insigh …

Hi all, I'm in the process of looking into colleges and I've recently been considering USC. I'm not sure whether it's classified as a research university and, if it is, how that might impact my underg …

Hey everyone, as a junior I'm starting to research universities, and it's quite overwhelming. I was wondering if you guys could suggest some helpful strategies for researching universities and determi …

Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm trying to create a list of the top research universities in the US to start my college search. Can someone provide me with a list of such universities or dir …

I've been working part-time for a while, and I was wondering if that can count as an extracurricular activity on my college applications. If it does, how should I present that on my application?

Hi everyone! I'm a junior starting my college search and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all the information out there. Can you share some tips on how to research a university, what kind of factors I shoul …

As I start preparing my college applications, I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to maximize my chances of getting into an Ivy League school. What do admissions officers look for in applic …

Hello all, I'm an avid reader and have been part of a local book club at my library for a while now. Would reading be something I can include as an extracurricular activity on my college applications, …

Hey guys, I'm considering whether I should apply early decision or early action to my top-choice college. I understand that early decision is binding, but are there any other differences between the t …

Hi guys, I wanted your opinions on whether research universities are generally better than other types of schools. I'm not sure if I should prioritize getting into a research university or just focus …

Hi all! I'm a high school junior who's considering applying to Northeastern University through early action. I was wondering if anyone knows when they usually release early action decisions? I've sear …

Hey folks, I've been thinking a lot about my college choices, and I'm considering applying to research universities. Does anyone know the total number of research universities in the US? I want to kno …

Hey everyone! I'm really curious, do colleges know if I submit the same essay to multiple schools? I'd really appreciate any insight on this. Thank you!

Hey everyone! I'm a varsity swimmer and an aspiring molecular biology major, and I'm starting to look at Ivy League schools. How can I balance showcasing my athletic commitments with my academic achie …

Hello, as I'm researching different colleges, I'm wondering if any Ivy League schools have Greek life on their campuses. I've heard that Greek life can offer networking opportunities and a strong sens …

As a junior, I've been researching Ivy League schools and I'm struggling to decide which one would be the best fit for me. I plan to study biology with a focus on genetics. Can anyone provide insight …

Hey everyone, I'm trying to make a list of the top research universities in the US, but I'm struggling to find a comprehensive ranking. Does anyone know which universities are generally considered top …