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Hey guys, I'm considering getting my college essay professionally edited to make sure it's polished and error-free. Is it worth the investment, or should I just rely on feedback from friends and famil …
When creating my college list, I'm finding it challenging to balance reach, match, and safety schools. How many of each type should I apply to and what factors should I consider when choosing which sc …
I've heard that some topics are considered cliché or overdone in college essays. Which topics should I avoid to ensure my essay stands out and doesn't bore the admissions officers? Thanks for any advi …
Hi all, I'm working on my college essay and I'm not sure how long it should be. Is it better to have a shorter college essay that's concise, or a longer essay that's more detailed? Thanks for any advi …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior considering applying early decision to my top choice – Columbia University. I've heard that applying ED can offer an advantage, but I'm wondering if that's really true. Can a …
Hi all! I'm considering applying to Stanford and I was curious about whether it's known for its research opportunities. Do they focus on research in the sciences and engineering, or is research second …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior interested in applying to Stanford, and I'm curious if it's considered a research university. I am passionate about research and want to ensure my future college has ample o …
Hi! I've heard the term 'research university' thrown around a lot, and I'm not entirely sure what it means. Can somebody explain what distinguishes a research university from other types of universiti …
Hi everyone! I'm a junior and I've been thinking about college costs a lot recently. With tuition fees rising, I'm wondering if it might be a better idea for me to attend community college for a coupl …
Hi! I'm a junior exploring potential colleges, and I'm curious about Tufts University. Can anyone tell me if it's considered a research university and what kind of research opportunities are available …
Hi! I'm a high school junior, and I'm considering applying to Duke University. I want to know if Duke is known as a research university and what research opportunities are available, especially for un …
I have a pretty incredible list of extracurriculars from leadership positions to seriously committed volunteer experience, but my GPA isn't what I'd consider 'Ivy League worthy.' Are my extracurricula …
Hey everyone, I'm a junior starting to create my college list and I'm having trouble deciding which schools should be considered reaches, targets, or safeties. How do I determine which category a scho …
Hello! I'm a high school junior and I participated in a study abroad program last year to Spain. It was a great experience and I learned so much. I wanted to know if including this in my extracurricul …
Hey everyone! I'm a junior, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can this year to prepare for my college applications. What should I be focusing on during my junior year to set myself up for …
Hello everyone! I am considering applying to Brigham Young University, but I'm unsure if it is a research university or not. Could someone please clarify this for me? And if it is, how does it compare …
Hey everyone! I'm teaching myself Japanese, but I'm not sure if this would count as an extracurricular activity for colleges. What do you think? Appreciate your input!
Hey everyone, I'm a junior in high school and I'm considering Tufts University as one of my top college choices. Is Tufts considered a research university? I want to major in international relations a …
I've been working part-time at a retail store for my entire high school career, which has limited my involvement in other extracurricular activities. Do colleges value work experience as much as they …
Hey all, as an aspiring biology major, I'm curious about whether attending a research university would be a better choice for me in terms of resources, research opportunities, and academic offerings. …