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Hi everyone! As I'm planning for the college application season, I'm wondering about the importance of recommendation letters, specifically for Ivy League schools. How much weight do admissions office …

I've always been interested in Greek life, and I was wondering if it's a part of the college experience at Ivy League schools. How much of a presence does Greek life have at Ivies, and do they have th …

I understand that Ivy League schools have a certain reputation for academic excellence, but what criteria do they use to determine if a school is an Ivy League?

Hey everyone! I was wondering how universities obtain funding to support their research endeavors. Are there specific sources they usually rely on, or do they receive funding from a variety of sources …

Hey everyone! I've been thinking about applying to Tufts University and was wondering about their reputation as a research institution. Are there good research opportunities for undergraduates at Tuft …

Hey guys, I'm a junior who's interested in applying to Yale, but I was wondering if it's considered a research university. I plan on majoring in something related to environmental studies. Does Yale e …

Hey, I'm looking into Duke University as a college option, and I'm curious if it's considered a research university. What kind of research opportunities are available for undergrads, especially in the …

Hey all! As a high school junior in the midst of the college search process, I've been hearing a lot about tier 1 research universities. I'm not exactly sure what this classification means, so could s …

Hello everybody! I'm a junior, and I want to major in music. I'm a self-taught pianist, and I'm currently learning the violin. As I start researching colleges, I'm unsure what factors I should conside …

Hello everyone! I'm looking into Tufts University and trying to figure out if it's classified as a research university. What kind of research opportunities are there for undergraduates, especially for …

Hey everyone, I've been considering NYU as one of my top choices for college, and I'm wondering if it's classified as a research university. Does NYU provide notable research opportunities for undergr …

Hello, I've been considering applying to Ivy League schools, but I'm curious about how many extracurriculars they expect from applicants. I've been involved in various clubs and organizations througho …

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and my history teacher assigned us a research paper about the history of a university of our choice. I picked Georgetown University, but I'm struggling with organi …

Hello! Unfortunately, I was recently deferred from my early decision dream school. I'm wondering what I should do now, and if there's anything I can do to increase my chances before regular decision. …

Hello everyone! I've always dreamed of going to a specific Ivy League school, but my GPA and test scores are slightly lower than their average admitted student. Is it worth applying, or should I focus …

Hey all, I recently received a score of 4 on one of my AP exams. I know it's not a bad score, but I'm wondering if Ivy League schools might view it as not good enough. Should I be concerned about subm …

Hey everyone! I'm in the process of making my college list and really want to prioritize research-focused institutions. I was wondering if any of you have a list or suggestions for the top research un …

Hi everyone! I'm a junior, and I've been hearing a lot about the importance of networking in the college admissions process. How important is it really, and what are some ways I can start networking n …

Hey guys, so I'm in the process of creating my college list, and I really want to make sure I'm researching universities in the best way. What resources or methods do you use to research and learn mor …

I've been hearing that applying early decision can help increase your chances of getting into a certain college, but I'm not sure if this is true or just a myth. Does anyone have insight on whether ap …