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Hi all! I'm a junior in high school and getting serious about researching colleges. I'm curious about the differences between public and private research universities. Do they offer different opportun …
Hey! I regularly babysit my younger siblings and cousins, and it's a significant responsibility in my life. I've been wondering if it's something I should include as an extracurricular activity on my …
Hello everyone! I'm trying to decide whether to apply to Tufts or not. What I'd really like to know is if research is a big part of the university culture and if they offer substantial opportunities t …
I've been thinking about taking a gap year after high school to pursue some personal projects and gain work experience. However, I'm worried that it might affect my chances of getting into top univers …
Hi all! I've been thinking about applying to Brigham Young University, and I'm curious to know if it's considered a research university. I want to be involved in research related to environmental scie …
Hey there! I'm a high school junior and I've been considering Northwestern University as one of my top choices due to its reputation as a research institution. I'm specifically interested in biomedica …
Hi there! I've been considering applying Early Decision to my dream school, but I've heard mixed opinions on whether or not it helps a lot. Does anyone have any experience or data on how much applying …
Hey everyone! I have a question about rolling admissions. How do these deadlines work, and should I prioritize applying to rolling admissions schools earlier? Any advice or experiences would be apprec …
Hey, could someone help clarify the meaning of an 'R1 research university?' I heard that they have more research opportunities for students, but I'm not sure if that's the only difference. Should I pr …
Hey guys! As someone considering pursuing a career in academia, I'm curious about the potential salary and job prospects for university researchers. I'm planning to major in mathematics and possibly s …
I'm a high school junior and I've heard of Research 1 universities, but I'm not quite sure what that means. Can anyone help clarify what makes a university a Research 1 institution? Also, are there an …
Hey everyone, I'm looking into applying to the University of Southern California for film production. I want to know if USC is considered a research university and if there might be opportunities avai …
Hi everyone! I've taken the SAT and ACT a few times, and I'm wondering if I need to report all of my scores or just my highest ones. What's the best approach to take with this? Any help would be appre …
I want to major in computer science, and I've been involved in coding clubs and hackathons throughout high school. How can I effectively communicate my passion for computer science and demonstrate tha …
Hey everyone, I have two older siblings who are both successful college graduates. Is it appropriate for them to write my letters of recommendation, or should I seek recommendations from teachers and …
I had a summer internship at a local non-profit, but it was unpaid. Does it still count as an extracurricular? I want to make sure I understand the difference between extracurriculars and other experi …
Hey everyone, I'm considering applying to Boston University, but I'm not sure if it's known as a research university. I want to pursue biomedical engineering and I'm really interested in research oppo …
Hey everyone, I was just curious about how universities fund research for their students and faculty. Is there a specific source of funding that they draw from, or does it vary by institution? I'm pla …
Hey there! I'm a junior trying to finalize my college list, and I want to include a few research universities. Can someone help me understand the definition of a research university and what sets them …
Hi all, I'm a junior, and I've been considering taking a gap year before college. Is this a good idea? What are the pros and cons? I'd love to hear from anyone with experience or advice on this. Thank …