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Hey there! I'm just starting my college search, and Penn State is one of the schools I'm considering. I'm curious to know if it's considered a research university. If so, can anyone provide informatio …
Hello everyone! I'm going to be a senior next year, and I'm not sure what I should do during the summer before senior year. What are some useful activities or programs that could be beneficial for my …
Hi there! I'm really interested in studying political science, and I keep seeing information about research opportunities in the sciences, but I'm not sure if this applies to my field as well. Are the …
Does Stanford University consider freshman year grades when evaluating college applications? How heavily do they weigh that first year in terms of admissions decisions?
Hey all! I'm a junior, and I've been debating between applying to research universities and smaller liberal arts colleges. I'm really interested in research, so would it be possible to find research o …
As senior year approaches, I can't help but wonder how much my senior year grades matter for college admissions. Do colleges look at first semester grades? What about second semester? How important ar …
I've been considering switching schools for various reasons, but I'm worried that it may negatively affect my college applications. Is it a bad idea to switch schools during my senior year, or will co …
Hello everyone! As a high school junior and future engineering major, I'm torn between two main priorities for my college experience: gaining research experience vs. getting internships. I'm still uns …
Hey guys, I feel kind of embarrassed asking this, but what exactly is a public research university? I've heard people mention it but never really understood the meaning. Are these colleges different f …
I was just wondering, how do universities fund research projects? Is it through grants, private donors, or some other source? And how does this affect the quality of education and research opportuniti …
I've heard from a lot of people that junior year of high school is the most stressful. Can anyone explain why this is the case and what I can do to manage the stress during that time?
Hi all! Quick question: Can I change my early decision application to regular decision after submission or at least before a decision is made? If circumstances change throughout my application process …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior looking into UCLA, and I was wondering if it's considered a research university. What are the research opportunities like at UCLA, specifically in the life sciences? Thanks i …
Hey everyone! I'll be starting my college application process soon, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to effectively research universities to get a realistic idea of what they offer an …
Hello! I've been looking into applying to UCLA and wanted to know if they're well-known as a research institution. Do they provide a lot of research opportunities for undergraduate students, especiall …
During my college search, I've become particularly interested in New York University. I've seen some people mention that it's a research university, but I'm not exactly sure what that means for underg …
Why is sophomore year considered so difficult? What can I do to prepare for it and excel academically?
I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the college selection process and I could use some advice on how to research universities effectively. What factors should I consider and where can I find reliable inf …
I'm a bit stressed about the whole college application process, and I'm unsure when I should start applying. Should I begin in my junior year or wait until senior year?
Hey everyone, I've been looking into Northwestern and I'm not sure if it's considered a research university or not. Can someone let me know if it is and what types of undergraduate research opportunit …