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Hi everyone! I'm thinking of asking my English teacher to review and critique my college essay. Do you think this is a good idea, or should I look for someone else to review it? I want to make sure I' …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm starting to do some college research. I've been looking into UCLA and I'd like to know if it is considered a research university and what the research opportunities f …
Hey everyone, I've been looking into various colleges and I found this term - land grant research university. I'm not quite sure what it means. Can anyone explain what distinguishes land grant researc …
Hello! I'm a junior considering pursuing music and theater in college. What are some reputed programs in the US that I should consider? I'd appreciate any personal experiences or suggestions.
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school, and I'm trying to decide what type of college to attend. I'm interested in biology and potentially pursuing a research career. Are research universities univ …
Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to some international colleges, but I'm not sure what the application process is like compared to applying to schools in the US. What should I know about applying …
Hello everyone! I'm currently homeschooled and I'm aiming to apply to Ivy League schools. Does anyone have any tips on how to make my application stand out or any unique challenges homeschooled applic …
Hey everyone, I took the SAT and got a 1400. I plan on applying to some Ivy League schools, but I'm unsure if my score is competitive enough. Should I try to improve my score or is a 1400 considered g …
I'm working on finalizing my college list and I keep seeing 'Early Decision 2' as an option on some of the applications. What exactly does this mean, and how does it differ from regular early decision …
With the Early Decision binding process, I was wondering if there's a penalty for not attending after being accepted. If, for whatever reason, I need to decline an Early Decision acceptance, what kind …
Hi there! So, I'm a junior and I'm starting to think about who I should ask for letters of recommendation. I'm curious, how much do these letters actually matter in the college admissions process? Sho …
Hey all! I am curious, what qualities do Ivy League schools generally look for in prospective students? Are there any key factors they value the most? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Hello everyone! While looking into schools I'm considering applying to, I came across UCLA. Is it typically considered a research university? If so, what research fields are popular at UCLA? I have a …
Hi all! I've come across the term 'public research university' and I'm a bit confused. What exactly does this mean and how is it different from a private research university? Any guidance on this woul …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and, as of now, I'm still undecided about my major. However, I know that I want to apply to competitive colleges. How should I approach my college search and application proc …
Hey guys, I just got my SAT results and I scored a 1500. I'm happy with my score but wanted to know if it's competitive enough for Ivy League schools. Please let me know your thoughts or if I should r …
Hello there, I'm curious—what does it mean when a university is considered a research institution? How does that impact the overall experience for undergraduate students? Any insight or explanation wo …
Hello everyone! I've been researching various universities and came across the term 'Research 1 university'. Can someone explain to me what exactly this means and how it's different from other researc …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior and I'm going to take the SAT in a few months. I'm getting a little bit stressed because I don't know where to start with my prep. Can you guys recommend some good resources …
I'm in need of financial assistance for college, but I know scholarships can be quite competitive. If my transcript has some bad grades from earlier in my high school career, will that significantly h …