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Hey guys, I have a funny story that I think would make a great college essay. Is it okay to use humor in my essay or should I stick to a more serious tone? I don't want to come across as unprofessiona …
Hey everyone, I'm really considering Penn State for my college applications, but I wanted to know if it's considered a research university. I'm very eager to get involved with research during my colle …
Hi everyone, I've been researching universities for potential application, and I am wondering if Harvard is considered a research university. I know it has a prestigious reputation, but does it offer …
Hey guys, I'm starting to research colleges to decide which ones I want to apply to, but the process feels quite overwhelming. Can anyone offer tips on the most effective ways to research universities …
Hello, I'm a high school junior planning to study both computer science and literature in college. I want to emphasize the importance of combining my strengths and interests in both STEM and humanitie …
Hello everyone! I'm in the process of finalizing my college application list and I'm strongly considering UCLA, USC, and Stanford as my top choices. I'm interested in studying neuroscience and getting …
Hey everyone, so I applied Early Decision to my top choice school and was deferred. Now I'm wondering if it's still possible for me to receive merit aid from that school when the Regular Decision resu …
Hello, I'm looking into applying to Yale University and am trying to determine if it's recognized as a research-centered institution. As a student interested in global affairs and political science re …
Hello! I just got my SAT results back and I scored a 1500. I'm not sure if this is competitive enough for Ivy League admissions. Do you think I should retake the test or focus on other parts of my app …
Hey everyone, I've been looking into research opportunities in college, and I'm curious about how universities fund their research projects. Are there specific grants or funding sources that they use, …
Hello everyone! I need some help deciding on which school to apply to for early decision. My top two choices are Stanford and UPenn for an engineering major. Will applying early decision improve my ch …
Hey all! I'm planning to major in business, and while I'm well aware of the Ivy League schools' great programs, what are some other schools with strong business programs that I should consider applyin …
Hi everyone! As a junior in high school, I'm beginning my college search. I'm interested in finding the top research universities in the country, but I'm unsure of what criteria determine whether an i …
Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to research universities to apply to next year. Can someone share a few strategies for researching universities properly? I want to make sure I have …
Hey guys, so I'm a junior and my school only offers a limited number of AP courses. I'm only taking one right now, and I'm worried that it might not be enough for top colleges. Do you think colleges w …
Hey everyone! Lately, I've been hearing a lot about research-intensive universities and I'm curious about what sets them apart from other institutions. I'm interested in pursuing a scientific field (p …
Hello everyone! I'm interested in Purdue University, and I'm trying to get a better understanding of its research opportunities. Is it classified as a research university? What kinds of research optio …
Hey everyone, as a high school junior, I'm starting to look into college and I really love research. I've been looking into universities and I keep hearing about research programs, but I don't really …
Hey everyone, I'm torn between applying to a prestigious out-of-state college and a more affordable in-state school. The out-of-state option aligns more with my academic interests, but the financial b …
Hey all, I'm a junior and I'm wondering what I should be doing this summer to make my college application stand out. I've already got some volunteering and a part-time job lined up, but I'm looking fo …