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Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to NYU and was curious about the research opportunities available there. Does NYU provide good research experiences for undergraduates? I'd appreciate any insigh …

Hi all! I'm interested in Northwestern University, but I am not quite sure if it is considered a research university. I plan on majoring in chemistry and am particularly interested in any research opp …

Hi everyone, I'm working on a research paper for an application to a university honors program, and I'm feeling a bit stressed out about how to structure and write it. My paper focuses on the influenc …

Hello! I'm currently a high school junior, and my dream is to become a doctor. The problem is, I don't have the best grades (3.3 GPA). I know that medical school is notoriously competitive. Is it stil …

Hey everyone! I'm an international student from a small country, considering applying to a few Ivy League schools. I was wondering if there are any challenges I should be aware of or specific strategi …

Hi everyone! I'm applying early action to a few colleges and I was wondering if there's a general timeline for when I can expect to receive the decisions. I've heard that it's usually in December, but …

I'm a junior diagnosed with ADHD, and I've been wondering if there's a place for me in Ivy League schools. I have good grades and test scores, but I've heard that these schools can be very demanding. …

Hey guys! I've been thinking about applying to Penn State and wanted to know if it's classified as a research university. I'm interested in meteorology research, and I'm trying to decide whether Penn …

Hi everyone! I recently visited the websites of a few colleges and noticed that some of them mentioned being 'R1 research universities'. What does this term entail, and how does it differ from other r …

I have received mostly 4s on my AP exams so far. Are these scores competitive enough for Ivy League schools, or should I aim for 5s on the remaining exams?

Hi everyone! While looking into colleges, I've come across the term 'R1 research university.' I'm confused about what it means and why it would be significant in my college search. Could anyone please …

Hi there, I'm currently researching colleges and I'm considering Brigham Young University as a potential option. I wanted to know if BYU is considered a research university and what sort of research o …

Hey guys! I'm a junior, and my GPA is currently around a 3.6 but I have some fantastic extracurricular activities and quite a bit of community involvement. I'm worried that my GPA might not be good en …

I'm a high school junior researching college options, and I couldn't find a clear answer to whether or not Columbia University is classified as a research university. Can somebody clarify this for me …

If someone applies early decision to a college and gets accepted, but then decides not to attend for whatever reason (finances, family issues, etc.), what happens? Are there any consequences, or can t …

I know it's a bit early, but I'm already stressing about making a decision if I get accepted to multiple colleges. What factors should I consider when deciding which college is the best fit for me?

As a junior, I'm starting to look into college opportunities. I've seen the term 'tier 1 research university' used quite a bit. Can someone explain the unique features of these universities, and what …

I've been maintaining a 3.9 unweighted GPA and I want to apply to Ivy League schools. Despite my GPA being quite good, I'm scared it's still not enough for these highly competitive schools. Is a 3.9 G …

Hey guys! I'm a high school junior trying to make sense of the college process, and I keep coming across the term 'research university.' Can anyone explain what being a research university entails? Do …

I'm currently exploring potential career paths and I'm interested in becoming a university researcher. I'm curious about the salaries of university researchers and how they compare to other profession …