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Hi, I'm strongly considering applying Early Decision II for one of my top choice colleges. However, I've heard mixed opinions about this round of Early Decision admissions. Could anyone shed some ligh …

Hey guys, I'm planning on applying Early Decision to a college later this year, but I'm curious about when I can expect to hear back about my application. What time of the year are ED decisions typica …

Hi all, I'm starting to work on my college applications and have a question regarding Early Action. If I apply EA to a college but get rejected, can I reapply for that same college through Regular Dec …

Hello! As a high school junior starting to think about college applications, I'm concerned about how applying Early Decision might impact my financial aid package. Will applying ED limit my chances of …

Hey everyone, I applied early action to a few colleges, and the waiting game is killing me. When do early action decisions usually come out? I'm trying to keep my stress levels in check and prepare my …

Hey there! I'm a junior looking into colleges, and I initially thought about applying for a major in psychology. However, I'm now considering changing to a biology major. Is it possible to switch majo …

I'm currently a junior looking into potential colleges to apply to. I've heard the term 'research-intensive university' tossed around but I'm not sure what it actually means. Can someone explain what …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior looking into colleges and I've come across the term 'land grant research university'. I'm not quite sure what it means and how it's different from other universitie …

Hi all! I'm comparing universities I've been accepted to, and one factor I'm considering is the quality of the research facilities. However, I'm not sure how much weight I should give to this aspect c …

Hi everyone! I'm currently a junior in high school and I've been considering Yale as one of my top choices for college. As someone who's interested in majoring in molecular biology, I'd love to know i …

Hey there, I'm in the process of selecting colleges to apply to, and I've been wondering whether research universities are better than non-research universities. Is this a general rule or does it depe …

Hi, fellow college searchers! I've been trying to compile a list of schools to apply to this year, but I find the research process a bit overwhelming. Can anyone recommend an organized method for rese …

Hello! I'm a junior, and I'm not sure whether to apply Early Action or Regular Decision at some of the schools on my list. I'm not set on one top-choice school, but I want to make an informed decision …

Hey guys, I've seen several colleges being referred to as 'research-intensive universities.' What does this mean exactly? Are these universities better for someone who's planning to major in biology a …

Hello! I'm currently searching for universities that have a strong emphasis on research, but I'm not exactly sure where to start. Could anyone provide a list of some top research universities in the U …

Hey there, I'm interested in applying to Penn State, but I'm curious if they're a research university. If so, can anyone share their experiences with or opinions on the research opportunities availabl …

Hello everyone! I'm wondering if there's any advantage to applying Early Action versus Regular Decision for college applications? Would love some input on this. Thank you so much!

Hi, I'm considering applying to Boston University, and I'm curious if it's a research university. If so, are undergraduates encouraged to participate in research projects? I'm planning to major in psy …

Hello! I'm considering applying Early Decision to a few schools and I'm curious about when I should expect decisions to be released. Is there a typical time when Early Decision decisions come out? Tha …

Hey guys! I'm a junior putting together my college list and I'm unsure about the right balance between reach, target, and safety schools. How many of each should I have on my list? Should I apply to m …