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I’m applying to colleges this year, and I'm interested in finding a college with a strong research component (I want to major in biology, after all). I've seen the term 'research-intensive'. What exac …

Hello, friends! I came across the term 'private research university' while researching colleges. Honestly, I'm a bit confused about what that means and how it differs from other types of universities. …

Hey everyone, I'm planning on applying early action to a few colleges, but I'm a bit worried about the possible outcomes. If I were to get rejected in the early action round, can I apply to the same c …

I've become interested in the idea of attending an R1 research university, but I'm not sure if it's the best fit for me. Can anyone share the advantages of attending an R1 research university? I'm pla …

I've been noticing the term 'research university' used a lot during my college search, but I'm unsure of what it actually means. Can someone explain what makes a university a research university and h …

Hi all, Duke University is on my list of potential schools, but I'm not sure if it's known as a research university. Can anyone clarify if Duke is a research university and what kind of research oppor …

Hello everyone! I'm interested in applying to Stanford and I'm wondering if it's classified as a research university. If so, what areas of research does it excel in, and are there ample opportunities …

Hey everyone! I recently came across the term 'land grant research university' while researching colleges, but I'm not exactly sure what it means. Could someone explain it to me? Are there any advanta …

Hey, I'm starting to research colleges and came across New York University (NYU). I was wondering, is NYU considered a research university? What kinds of research opportunities can students expect, pa …

Hey everyone! I'm planning to apply early action to a few colleges and I'm super curious about when they typically release decisions. Is there a standard time of day for early action decisions to be r …

I'm thinking about applying to NYU for my undergraduate degree in computer science. I want to be involved in research opportunities during my college years. Is NYU known as a research university, or s …

I'm planning on applying early decision to some selective schools (like Brown and MIT), and to be honest, I'm getting nervous about the process. Does anyone have an idea of when early decision results …

Hi all! I'm feeling a little overwhelmed while researching universities for my college applications. Any tips or suggestions for the most effective methods to narrow down my choices and really get a s …

Hello all! I'm going to be applying for early action at some colleges this year and I'm wondering when decisions are usually released. Is there a general timeline that most schools follow for EA decis …

Hello! I'm in the process of applying to several Ivy League schools, and I'd like to know whether all applicants are offered interviews or if they're only conducted for a select few. Thanks for any in …

Hey everyone! I've been playing soccer throughout high school and I want to continue playing in college. However, I'm worried about balancing sports with academics, especially if I want to major in en …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I plan to major in architecture. I'd like some tips on how to research universities that offer strong programs in my chosen major. Beyond rankings, what sh …

Hey guys! I received a 4 on one of my AP exams, and I'm not sure if that's considered strong enough for Ivy League admissions. I got 5's on my other exams, so I just have this one 4. Should I worry ab …

Hi guys, I recently got deferred from my top-choice school after applying Early Decision. I'm really disappointed and not sure what to do next. Should I apply to other schools or wait for their final …

Hi there, I've been tutoring some of my peers and younger students in math for a while now. Is this something I could include as an extracurricular activity on my college applications? Thanks for any …