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Hey everyone! I'm starting to explore colleges and I've come across the term 'research program' quite often. I'm not exactly sure what this means in the context of a university. Can someone give me a …

I'm trying to figure out what colleges are looking for in their applicants. What qualities or traits do they value the most? Any insights would be helpful!

When the day comes for Early Decision results, I want to be ready. What time do schools typically release their admissions decisions? Is it a standardized time across all schools, or does it vary? Als …

Hi everyone! I'm taking a dual enrollment class at my local college, and I have been assigned a research paper. This is my first time writing such a paper, and I could use some advice. Are there any t …

Hello! I'm a junior who's considering applying to UCLA. I know it's a public research university, but I'm curious about the research opportunities available for physics majors. Does anyone have any in …

Hi all! I'm considering applying to Northwestern as a potential college option because of their journalism program. I wanted to know if they are also known as a research university and whether I'd be …

Hello! I am considering applying to Columbia University as it's one of the Ivy League schools, but I'm wondering how their research opportunities stack up against the other Ivies. Are they well-known …

Hi everyone! I'm currently starting my college search and feeling a little bit overwhelmed. Can anyone share some tips on how to effectively research a university? What are the most important factors …

Hi all, I am researching colleges and considering applying Early Decision. I don't know the deadlines for Early Decision. Do colleges generally have a specific date for Early Decision deadlines or doe …

Hello, I'm a junior with a 3.9 unweighted GPA, and I'm trying to figure out if it's good enough for Ivy League schools. I've been taking challenging classes and doing well, but I'm anxious that my GPA …

Hi everyone, I'm starting to narrow down my college list but I don't have a good grasp on the different types of colleges. Specifically, what is a public research university? How does it differ from o …

Hi everyone, I've been sifting through college material, and I noticed the term 'tier 1 research university' a lot. Just wondering, how prestigious are they compared to other universities? And how do …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior with a 3.2 GPA, but I have strong extracurriculars and great SAT scores (1520). How heavily will my GPA be weighted in my college applications? Should I still try to apply to …

In my college research, I've noticed that some schools are referred to as 'research-intensive universities.' What does this mean, and how would that be different from other universities? Would such a …

Hi, I'm applying Early Decision to a top engineering school but have a strong artistic background. I have a lot to share about it, but I'm not sure if I should focus on that in my essays and the appli …

Hi there! I'm applying to colleges and I want to make sure I choose a school that values and supports undergraduate research, especially in the social sciences. What are some signs I should be looking …

Hi everyone, I can't decide whether to submit my ACT or SAT scores when applying to colleges. My SAT score is 1500 and my ACT score is a 34. Which one would be more beneficial for my applications? I'd …

Hey everyone, I've been working on college application strategies and I'm curious if there's a recommended number of college applications a person should submit. What's the ideal balance between safet …

Hi everyone. I'm currently researching colleges to apply to, and I'm not sure about the main differences between a public research university and a private university or a liberal arts college. What m …

I've heard that if you apply early decision and get accepted, you're legally bound to attend that school. But is that actually true? What happens if you can't afford the tuition or change your mind ab …