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Hey! I'm starting my junior year and I'm feeling a little anxious about the whole college application process that's ahead. What should I be doing during my junior year to make sure I'm prepared when …

Hi guys, I'm considering applying Early Action to my top few choice schools, but I was curious what would happen if I didn't get admitted straight away? Can you be deferred or waitlisted when applying …

I've heard mixed opinions about the importance of freshman year when it comes to college applications. How significant is it for most colleges? Should I be worried if I didn't do too well?

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if applying early decision to a college is a smart move. I've heard that the acceptance rates are higher, but I'm also a bit concerned about it being binding. Can so …

I want to challenge myself academically, but I'm not sure how many AP classes would be appropriate to take during my junior year of high school. Any suggestions or personal experiences?

Hey everyone, I recently came across the term 'research program' when looking at different college websites, but I'm still unsure about what exactly it entails. Would any of you be able to explain how …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior and I've been hearing a lot about writing research papers in college. I'd like to prepare myself for this task, but I'm unsure where to start. Can anyone provide so …

Hello! I'm starting to put together my college list and want to make sure I'm researching universities thoroughly. Do you guys have any tips or advice for what to look for and how to efficiently gathe …

Hey everyone! I'm really interested in applying to Tufts and I'm curious about their research opportunities. Is Tufts considered a research university in terms of the opportunities they offer to under …

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to Penn State and was curious to learn if it's classified as a research university. Are there ample research opportunities available for undergraduate students …

Hi everyone! I've been considering applying to Boston University and was curious about their reputation as a research institution. Does BU offer a lot of research opportunities for undergraduates, or …

Hey folks! I'm a junior, and I've started to research colleges and universities for my applications. I'm a bit overwhelmed, so I was just wondering if anyone has any tips/strategies on how to effectiv …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior who's interested in Northwestern University. I've always wanted to attend a research university to conduct hands-on research during my undergraduate years. Is Nor …

Hello! I'm in the process of preparing my college applications and wondering if I need to worry much about my AP scores when applying to Ivy League schools. Should I include them on my applications or …

Hey everyone, just a curious question. What would happen if someone applied early decision and got accepted, but later decided that they don't want to attend that college or simply can't afford it? Ar …

Hey guys! I was wondering whether applying early decision to a school would significantly increase my chances of getting accepted, or if it's not really that much of a difference? If it helps, I am co …

Hi! I'm a junior interested in applying to Purdue, and I wanted to know if it's considered a research university. I'm planning on majoring in engineering, so research opportunities would be great to h …

Hey everyone! I'm considering applying to some universities outside the US, specifically in the UK and Canada. But I'm not sure what's the best way to research these universities to determine if they …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I'm really interested in Brown. I was wondering if they have undergraduate research opportunities, especially in biology? Thanks!

So I'm really nervous about getting into my top schools, and I was wondering if it was possible to apply early decision to more than one school? If anyone has experience or advice on this, please let …