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Hey guys! I'm at the beginning of my college search and I could use some tips on how to effectively research a university? What aspects should I focus on and what sources should I consult? Thanks for …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior looking to pursue performing arts in college. I've read about schools offering BFA degrees and other colleges having regular BA/BS options. What are the differen …
I've seen both ED I and ED II mentioned and am unsure of their differences. Can someone explain how the two options differ and what factors might influence a student's decision to choose one or the ot …
Hello, I'm currently a junior and I'm in the process of making my college list. I've heard the term 'fit' thrown around a lot, but how important is it really? Should I prioritize it over factors like …
Hey guys! Quick question. While I was looking into universities, I came across the term 'research 1 university.' I'm not quite sure what it means or how it's different from, say, a regular research un …
Hey guys! I have been researching different universities trying to narrow down my college list. Can anyone help me understand what specifically makes a private research university different from publi …
Hello! I'm researching Purdue University and am wondering if it's considered a research university. Does Purdue offer significant research opportunities and resources for undergraduate students, parti …
As I'm starting my college application journey, I've seen that there are several admissions options like Early Action and Regular Decision. Could someone clarify the difference between these two and a …
Hey guys! I'm curious about whether Tufts is considered a research university and if they provide significant opportunities for undergraduate research, specifically in the field of international relat …
Hello everyone! Just a quick question, is Penn State a research university? I'm considering applying there and would like to know more. Thank you!
Hey guys! I'm curious about whether Northwestern is a research university, and if undergraduate students have good opportunities to participate in research projects, particularly in the field of chemi …
Hello! I often hear the term 'research university,' but I'm not entirely sure what that entails. Can someone explain what makes a university classify as a research university and how this affects the …
I've been looking into potential colleges and noticed that many take great pride in their research output. I'm curious as to why universities do research in the first place, and how it benefits both t …
Hey all! I'm seriously considering Yale but am unsure about its reputation in terms of research. Is Yale considered a research university? If so, does it have any particular fields where it excels? Th …
Hi, I am curious about what makes a university a 'Research 1' institution. Can someone explain the criteria and how it might impact my college choice? Thank you in advance!
Hello! I've been researching college applications and I'm a little bit confused about Early Decision and Early Action. Is it possible to apply to one school ED and another school EA? What might be the …
Hi everyone, I'm currently researching the University of Southern California (USC) and I'm not sure if it's classified as a research university. Would there be significant research opportunities for m …
I'm taking a dual-credit high school class that requires me to write a university-level research paper. I'm a little unsure about how to approach it. What tips do you have for writing an effective res …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and have been researching R1 universities because of my interest in pursuing a degree in chemical engineering. I have my eyes on Purdue University and Northweste …
Due to some personal circumstances, I might need to transfer high schools during my junior year. Will this negatively impact my college applications? What challenges should I expect if I go through wi …