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Hello all! I'm trying to figure out the differences between various types of universities and I recently came across the term 'public research university'. Can anyone help me understand what distingui …
Hi all! As a Hispanic student, I am wondering if applying early decision puts me at a disadvantage in terms of diversity quotas at selective colleges. Should I apply early decision or would I have a b …
I know my GPA isn't high. However, I still need financial assistance for college. Are there any scholarship opportunities for someone like me who doesn't have top grades but a strong commitment to lea …
Hi all, I'm a junior curious about the various types of universities out there. I was wondering whether Harvard considers itself a research university, and if so, what makes it stand out from other re …
Hello! I've taken AP courses during my high school years so far, but I've been thinking about switching to IB for senior year. I've heard mixed opinions on the difficulty of IB courses compared to AP, …
Hi everyone! I was wondering if Greek life is a big part of student culture at Ivy League schools. Are fraternities and sororities popular at these prestigious institutions or is it different from oth …
Hey guys, I'm currently applying to some Ivy League schools and I was wondering if all applicants receive interviews or only certain ones. If not everyone gets one, what factors determine who gets an …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and starting to build my college list. I'm having trouble deciding which colleges would be the best fit for me. What factors should I consider when choosing a college, and ho …
Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior and looking at NYU as one of my top choices. I'd like to know if it's considered a research university and if there are ample research opportunities for undergradu …
I'm interested in applying to Northwestern, but I'm not sure how much emphasis they place on research. I'm thinking about majoring in materials science and engineering. Can anyone tell me if Northwest …
Could people who have attended or know someone who attended an Ivy League school share their thoughts on whether these schools are overrated or actually worth the attention? I'm trying to decide if I …
Hi everyone! I'm mainly targeting liberal arts colleges (like Swarthmore, Wesleyan, etc.) and I was wondering how important course rigor is during the application process for these schools? I have a d …
Hello! I was going through some college rankings and noticed that certain universities are designated as 'R1' or research 1. What exactly does this mean, and are there any advantages for undergraduate …
Hello, everyone! I'm brainstorming ideas for my college essay, and I was considering writing about how I overcame mental health struggles during my high school years. Do you think it's wise to discuss …
Hi all, I've been researching colleges and came across the University of Southern California. I'm wondering if USC is classified as a research university since I'm really interested in getting involve …
Hello everyone! As a high school junior, I'm in the thick of college searches, and I'm a bit confused about the term 'public research university.' Can somebody please explain the meaning of this term, …
Hello! I'm trying to shortlist colleges for applications, and I'm curious - are research universities better when it comes to undergraduate education, or are there advantages to choosing a smaller, no …
Hi there! I'm working on my college applications, and I'm wondering if I can use the same Common App essay for multiple schools. Is this allowed or do I need to write a unique essay for each college? …
Hi, I've seen some debates about whether attending a research university is better than attending other types of schools. Are research universities really better, or is it just a misconception? I'm a …
I'm in the thick of compiling my college list right now, and I'm really not sure how to even begin researching all these colleges and universities. How do you guys go about it? Are there specific crit …