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Hey everyone! I have always wondered: why isn't a prestigious school like MIT considered an Ivy League? It seems like it's always being compared to top-tier schools, and many people even assume it's a …
Hi everyone, I've been tasked with writing a research paper for one of my university classes, and I'm unsure how to begin. Does anyone have any advice, tips, or resources to help me improve my researc …
Hi all, I'm trying to plan my college application strategy and I'm wondering what kind of class rank is typically considered competitive for Ivy League admissions. Is it top 1%, top 5%, or something e …
I'm currently taking a few AP classes and planning to take the exams in May. Do colleges actually look at AP scores during the admissions process? I'm feeling a bit stressed about this. Thanks for any …
Hi applyingtocollege! I've seen some colleges offer honors programs, but I'm not sure what the advantages of attending one might be. Can anyone share their experiences or thoughts on why an honors col …
Hey guys, I'm thinking about applying to Stanford for a computer engineering program. I was wondering if anyone here can tell me whether Stanford is considered a research university and if research is …
Hi guys! I'm a junior starting my college search and I wanted to ask about the distinction between an R1 research university and other universities. Is there any major difference in undergraduate educ …
Hello everyone! I'm a high school junior and I have an assignment to write a research paper about a university. Can anyone please give me some advice on how to approach this? What should I focus on wh …
Hello, I'm a junior trying to create a list of colleges and universities to apply to in the next year. I have my potential major (biochemistry) in mind, but I want to make sure that I'm attending a sc …
Hey guys, I'm doing a project for my AP Stats class and I need to know the number of research universities in the US. I've looked online, but I'm finding conflicting numbers. I need a reliable source, …
Hi there! I'm strongly considering Northwestern, and I'm curious if it's considered a research university. I hope to major in engineering and want to ensure that there will be ample research opportuni …
Hello, I’m a junior looking into potential universities for my college applications, and one of the schools I’m considering is Columbia. Can anyone tell me if Columbia is a research university, and if …
I've been hearing mixed information about Early Decision and its binding nature. If I get accepted ED to a school, do I have to attend no matter what? Are there any circumstances where I can get out o …
Hi everyone, I'm a little stressed about a B I received in one of my AP classes. I'm worried it'll tank my chances of getting into an Ivy League school. Do you think it's possible to still be competit …
So, I have a top-choice school where I want to apply early decision, but I'm also considering applying early action to some other universities. Can I do both? I just want to make sure I don't break an …
Hello everyone, I'm currently trying to narrow down my college choices, and I've heard people talking about research-intensive universities. What exactly does that mean? Are research-intensive univers …
Hi everyone! I'm considering applying to USC and am curious to know if it's considered a research-centered institution. My main interests lie in cognitive science research, and I'd like to know whethe …
Hi guys, I want to make sure I compile comprehensive information on the universities I'm considering. What are some good steps to follow when researching a university to ensure I have a thorough under …
Hi everyone, I recently received my SAT scores, and I got a 1480. I want to apply to Ivy League schools, but I'm not sure if this score is competitive enough. Should I retake the SAT and try to score …
Hey all, my high school offers dual enrollment classes where I can take college courses while still in high school. Would participating in these classes be a positive addition to my Ivy League applica …