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Hello! I'm a QuestBridge finalist and I'm a little confused about how early decision works through this program. Can someone please explain the process to me and if it's binding like a regular early d …

Hello! I've been looking into different universities and I've noticed many of them emphasize their research programs. Why is research such a big deal at universities? How does that benefit students, a …

Hello! I was wondering what happens if I get deferred from my early decision school. Can I still apply to other schools through regular decision or am I still committed to that school if I later get a …

Hi everyone, my family and I will need a significant amount of financial aid in order for me to attend college. Will this affect my chances of getting accepted into schools? Is there anything I can do …

Hi everyone! As I begin my college application journey, I want to know if it's possible to apply Early Decision to one school and Early Action to another. Is this allowed, or are there any restriction …

Hey all, I'm curious to know, why do universities place such a strong emphasis on research? How does it benefit the students and the institution itself? I'd like to know whether I should prioritize ap …

Just curious if taking online college courses during high school would help my chances of getting into my top choice colleges. Are they seen as a valuable addition to my application, or is it better t …

Hello, I'm planning to apply Early Action to a few colleges. Does anyone have an idea of when the Early Action decisions are generally released? Just trying to prepare myself ahead of time. Thank you!

Hello, I have a very specific career interest in marine biology and I plan on applying to colleges with strong programs for this field. I'm worried that my unique interest might affect my chances of g …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior with a 3.4 GPA, but a 1520 SAT score. I'm worried about how my lower GPA might affect my chances at some of the more selective colleges I'm looking at. Are there any recomme …

Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of recommendation letters. I wanted to ask how crucial these letters really are for college applications? Also, a …

Hello! I'm having trouble deciding which school to apply Early Decision to, and I was wondering if it's possible to apply to two schools under Early Decision I. Does anyone know if this is allowed or …

Hello, I'm a junior who plans to major in music when I apply to college next year. I've been researching options for music education and came across music conservatories and university schools of musi …

My mom went to one of the colleges I'm considering applying to, and I was wondering if being a legacy would help in any way during the admissions process. Do colleges view legacy applicants more favor …

I'm a little confused about early action and regular decision. What are the main differences and benefits of applying through each of these routes? Thanks in advance!

Hi, I have an upcoming interview for one of my top-choice schools, and I'm feeling a little nervous about it. Do college interviews have a significant impact on my admissions chances? Any advice would …

Hey everyone! I was just wondering how colleges verify the extracurricular activities we put on our applications. Do they contact the organizations directly, or do they rely on our honesty? Thanks in …

Hey everyone, I applied Early Decision to an Ivy and I'm getting really anxious waiting for the results. Does anyone know when Ivy League schools typically release Early Decision decisions? Any help w …

Hi everyone, as I'm comparing different universities and trying to finalize my college list, I've been wondering if research universities are generally better than non-research ones. Is there a signif …

Greetings everyone! I'm just wondering, what's the main reason universities put so much emphasis on research? Do the students benefit from it, or is it solely for the professors and the institution's …