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Hey everyone, this might be a silly question, but I'm a member of several clubs at my high school, including the debate team, science club, and chess club. I don't hold any leadership positions, but I …
Hello! I'm currently attending a competitive high school that's often referred to as an 'Ivy League feeder,' and I'm curious if this reputation actually holds any weight when it comes to college admis …
Our school organizes college fairs every year, but I'm unsure whether attending them is truly worth it. Can I genuinely get key information that could help me select a good college, or is it more suit …
Hi everyone! I'm trying to build my college list, but I'm not sure how to start comparing public research universities to private ones. What are the key differences between the two, and how might they …
Hey guys, I'm currently at a state university but I've always had dreams of attending an Ivy League school. Would transferring into an Ivy League be easier than gaining direct freshman admission? Any …
Hello, I'm an avid reader and spend a lot of time reading books outside of my school assignments. Would this be considered an extracurricular activity on college applications? Thanks for your help!
Hi, I'm a high school junior and I recently took the SAT/ACT. My score is below the average for the colleges I'm interested in. Should I retake the test to try to improve my score, or should I focus o …
Hello everyone! I recently got my SAT scores, and I scored a 1520. I'm planning to apply to Ivy League schools and hope to study Economics. I'm curious as to whether this score is considered competiti …
I'm considering applying Early Decision to my top-choice college. However, I'm curious about what happens if I get accepted but later decide not to go (due to finances or personal reasons). Are there …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm starting to think about how I'll pay for college. I know scholarships are a great way to help with the cost, but I'm not sure where to find them. What …
Hey, I've been looking at colleges and I'm really interested in Duke, but I'm specifically on the lookout for a school that's considered a research university. Does Duke fit this description? I plan t …
Hi there, my parent attended an Ivy League school, and I'm wondering how much of an impact my legacy status will have on my chances for admission. Should I mention this in my application? Any insights …
Hey guys, I've been researching potential colleges and am curious about Yale's status as a research university. Is Yale primarily known for its research and are there plenty of opportunities for under …
Hi there! I have a question about Early Decision and its binding nature. If I get accepted to a college through Early Decision but end up not attending the school, what consequences could that have fo …
Hi folks, I'm strongly considering applying to Northwestern University and I'd like to know if it's considered a research university. Are there extensive research opportunities for undergraduates, par …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior and I've seen a lot of discussions about research programs in universities. I am not quite sure what they're all about and how to get involved in them. Are they …
Hello! I'm thinking about applying to Purdue University for aerospace engineering. I'm interested in contributing to research as an undergrad. Is Purdue known for having a strong research presence? I' …
Hello everyone! I'm applying to a few Ivy League schools and I've heard that demonstrating interest can be a helpful factor. How can I show these schools that I'm genuinely interested and that they ar …
I'm currently working on my college list and trying to map out my application timeline. When are Early Decision deadlines for most colleges? Are they typically in November or earlier? I want to make s …
Hi everyone, I've seen the term 'R1 research university' during my university research, but I don't really understand its significance. How do R1 universities differ from other institutions, and what …