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Hey everyone! I'm an international student from Canada looking to apply early decision to a U.S. college. I'm interested in schools like Brown, Stanford, and Duke, where I would like to major in compu …
Hello! I'm currently a junior, and I'm trying to understand what class rank is considered good for Ivy League admissions. I'm in the top 10% of my class, but is that good enough? Can anyone shed some …
Hey folks! So, I'm starting to research Ivy League schools, and I'm having trouble figuring out which one would be the best fit for me. I want to study international relations, and I'm passionate abou …
Hey, I'm worried about the binding aspect of early decision applications. What exactly does it mean when they say it's 'binding'? Are there any potential consequences if I decide not to attend the sch …
Hello! As I research colleges, I've noticed that some universities are public research universities and others are private research universities. Can someone explain the differences between the two? A …
Hey, guys! I've been researching universities, and Duke University has caught my attention. I was wondering if Duke is considered a research university, and if so, what opportunities do they offer for …
Hello everyone! I'm a junior looking for colleges that are well-known for their research in physics. Can anyone suggest some of the leading research universities for this field? I've been considering …
Hey! So, as I'm starting to research colleges, I've noticed that a lot of people seem to really fixate on Ivy League schools. I'm just wondering, are they genuinely that much better than other schools …
I'm a high school junior, and I've started to look into the college application process. I'm trying to understand the difference between Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) programs, and which o …
Hello, I'm considering applying to a Questbridge partner college through their Early Decision program, but I'm not sure how binding it is. If I'm accepted, do I have any freedom to look at other schoo …
Hi there, I'm considering applying to Purdue University and would like to know if it's considered a research university. If so, what kind of research opportunities are available for Computer Engineeri …
Hey guys, junior here starting to look into colleges. What strategies do you use when researching colleges and universities to find the best fit for you? I'd love to hear your advice on where to start …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior, and I'm curious if colleges have a preference for certain types of extracurricular activities. I'm involved in a mix of clubs, sports, and volunteer work, but I' …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I'm considering applying to Stanford next year. I know it's a prestigious institution, but I'm wondering if it's regarded as a research university as well. I intend …
Hey everyone, I'm a bit stressed out trying to decide between two schools for Early Decision. They're both great, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. One has a better location and strong al …
Hey there! I have a strong interest in both of my potential majors and I'm considering applying to Ivy League schools. I'm just wondering, how feasible is it to double major at an Ivy League college? …
Hey everyone, as I'm researching colleges to apply to, I've been thinking about whether Ivy League schools are really worth the hype they receive. Are their education, opportunities, and resources so …
Hey all, I'm currently a high school junior trying to figure out which colleges to apply to next year. USC has caught my attention, but I'm unsure if it's classified as a research university. I plan t …
I'm considering applying Early Decision to one of my top schools, but I can't make up my mind between two great options: a prestigious Ivy League school and a highly-ranked state school. Both have str …
Has anyone ever had the experience of applying Early Decision and then backing out? I'm a bit unsure and worried if I apply ED and then change my mind. What are the penalties or consequences for doing …