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Hello! I'm considering applying to UCLA and am really interested in research opportunities available for undergraduates. Can anyone provide some insight on what the research scene at UCLA is like, and …

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Hi! I'm a junior trying to research potential colleges, and I'm considering applying to NYU. I'm wondering if NYU is known as a research university and what kind of research opportunities they offer t …

Hey everyone, I'm applying Early Decision to an Ivy League school this year, and I'm so nervous! Does anyone know when the Ivy League schools typically release their Early Decision results? I'd really …

Hi there! I'm looking into applying to Stanford, and I'm trying to determine if it's considered a research university. I have a strong interest in robotics research and am curious if Stanford would pr …

Hello everyone, I'm trying to plan my course load for the upcoming school year, and I'm curious about how many AP classes I should aim to take in order to be competitive for Ivy League admissions. Any …

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Hi all, I've been working hard on my AP exams, and I'm wondering how much emphasis Ivy League schools put on AP scores when evaluating applicants. Are they as important as other factors like GPA and e …

Hello, I'm a first-generation college student planning to apply to Ivy League schools. I was wondering if they typically give any preference to first-gen applicants during the admissions process. Than …

Hey everyone, I just got my ACT scores and I scored a 31. I'm aiming for top-tier schools, and I'm not sure if I should retake the test to improve my score. What do you think? Would it be worth it to …

Hi guys, I'm a junior and have been researching colleges. I stumbled upon Boston University and was wondering if it is considered a research university. I'm mainly interested in biomedical engineering …

When applying to an Ivy League school, what specific factors do their admissions officers primarily consider? Is it primarily GPA, test scores, or extracurriculars?

Hey everyone, I'm interested in Tufts University and was curious if it's considered a research university. Do they offer many research opportunities for undergraduates? Is research mainly limited to s …

As I've been looking into colleges, I found the term public research university thrown around a lot. Are there specific characteristics or benchmarks that define a public research university? How do t …

Hello, I'm considering Yale for its strong reputation in the humanities, but I'm curious if it's generally classified as a research university. Are there adequate research opportunities for undergradu …

Hey everyone, I'm a junior and I was wondering if any of you could provide some advice on how to research universities more effectively? What are some key aspects to consider when trying to find the r …

Hi everyone, I'm a junior, and I've been wondering about the role of legacy in college admissions. Both of my parents went to a prestigious university, and I'm considering applying there. Will their a …

Hey guys, I've heard the term 'research university' a lot lately, and I'm a bit confused about what it really means. Can someone explain what it means for a university to be research-focused and how t …

Hey guys, I'm a high school junior and I've been struggling with researching colleges in-depth. I've visited websites and read various ranking lists, but I feel like I'm missing out on important infor …

Hey! I'm a junior looking to create a balanced college list. Which factors should I consider while researching a university? Do you guys have any strategies or resources to share? I'm planning on majo …