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Hey, guys! I'm a current high school junior, and I'm trying to figure out which colleges to apply to. I've been looking into Penn State, and I wanted to know if it's considered a research university. …

Hi everyone! I am considering applying for PhD programs after completing my undergraduate studies, and I was wondering if the ranking of a research university I attend as an undergrad will have a sign …

Hey there, quick question about Early Decision: If I apply ED and don't get accepted, can I be deferred to the Regular Decision pool? Also, do my chances of getting accepted change depending on the ro …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior planning to apply to some elite universities (Ivy League, Stanford, etc.), but I'm not sure how to gauge my chances of getting in. I have a strong GPA, good extracurriculars, …

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of narrowing down my college choices, and I've come across the term 'research-intensive university'. I'm not exactly sure what that means. Could someone shed some ligh …

Hey guys, I'm preparing to apply to colleges as a junior, and I'm torn between Computer Science and Data Science as my major. I have a strong interest in both fields, but I'm not sure which one would …

So, I'm considering pursuing a career as a university researcher after I finish my undergraduate degree. From your experiences or what you've learned, how much do researchers at universities typically …

Hello everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to research colleges for my engineering aspirations. My top two choices so far are MIT and Caltech. Could anyone give me some insight into the differences …

Hi there, I've been researching the QuestBridge program and I can't figure out if it's considered Early Decision or something else. Could someone please explain how the QuestBridge timeline and commit …

Hi everyone! I'm beginning my college search journey and wanted some advice on how to research colleges and universities in the most effective way possible. What should I be looking for, and are there …

I have to write a research paper for my APUSH class and I would love some advice on how to make it as good as possible. I want to demonstrate my research and writing skills to universities when I appl …

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about applying to the University of Southern California (USC) and wanted to know if it's a research university that offers undergraduate students opportunities to conduct res …

Hey there! I'm a junior in high school, and as the college search ramps up, I've been looking into Columbia University. I've heard that research universities can provide some great opportunities for u …

Hello! I'm a junior preparing for the college application process and I'm interested in pursuing a Pre-Med track. How should I approach creating my college list to ensure I'm considering the right fac …

As a high school junior preparing for college applications, I've been trying to understand the college scene, particularly research universities. What specific criteria or factors make a university a …

Hey everyone! I've been researching colleges to narrow down my list, but I'm not sure whether I'd prefer a school with smaller classes or one where I'll likely be in large lecture halls. What are the …

Hi there! I've been looking into Tufts University and I'm eager to know the extent of its research reputation. Is it considered a research university? Please let me know if you have any information on …

Hey guys, I've been searching for colleges lately and came across some that offer research programs. I'm pretty confused about what a research program in a university exactly is, and how it differs fr …

Hello! I've seen the term 'R1 Research University' quite frequently during my college search. Are R1 research universities inherently better than other colleges? What are the pros and cons of attendin …

Hi! I'm a junior working on my college applications and I'm considering using Early Decision 2 for my second choice school. What are the benefits of applying ED2 vs. Regular Decision? I want to make s …