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Hey all, I'm a high school junior and I'm trying to create a list of colleges that I'll be applying to next year. I'm interested in conducting research as an undergraduate student, and I was wondering …

Hello! I'm a high school junior looking into research universities, and I was considering applying to UCLA. Is UCLA considered a research university? If so, how does it rank among other research unive …

Hi there! I am a high school junior exploring college options and trying to find the best fit for me. I have an interest in Duke University, and I was wondering if it's considered to be a research uni …

Hey everyone, I came across the term 'research program' while looking at different colleges and their offerings. Could someone help me understand what a research program is and how being involved in o …

Hey everyone, my older sibling attends a prestigious university, and I'm considering applying there as well. How much of an impact does legacy status have on admissions? Should I talk about my sibling …

Hello everyone! As I'm working on my college applications, I noticed that some colleges require both an essay and a supplement. Can someone explain the differences between them to me? And how can I ma …

Hello fellow college searchers! I'm a junior this year and I've started to dive into college research. I've noticed that there's so much information to process, and I'm feeling a little lost. I'm curi …

Hi everyone, I'm in the process of researching colleges, and I've heard about the concept of the waitlist. Can anyone explain how the waitlist works, what my chances are if I'm on it, and what I can d …

Hey guys, I'm creating a resume for my college applications, but I'm not sure what to include or how to format it. Any advice or templates you can share with me? I'm feeling a bit lost.

Hello everyone! I've been learning about research opportunities at various universities and I'm curious about how universities fund their research projects. Are there specific grants or sources of fun …

Hello, I'm a high school junior and the first in my family to attend college. I've heard that being a first-gen college student can be an advantage in the admissions process, especially for the Ivy Le …

Hello everyone! I'm a junior in high school, starting to look into colleges, and the University of Southern California is on my list. I'm wondering if it's considered a research university and what ki …

Hello, I'm a junior and I'm interested in double majoring in college. How should I approach this when applying? Do I have to apply separately for each major or can this be done after I get accepted? C …

Hey guys, I'm an upcoming highschool junior who's really nervous about taking standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. Does anyone have any advice or tips on overcoming test anxiety? I don't want it t …

When applying to Ivy League schools, what is a competitive unweighted GPA? Should I be aiming for a perfect 4.0, or do these schools accept applicants with slightly lower GPAs? Any guidance on this to …

Hi everyone, as I'm writing my college essay, I find that humor is part of my personality, and I'm wondering whether to include it in my essay or not. Is humor a good thing to have in a college essay …

Hello everyone! My school doesn't offer a ton of AP classes, and I'm worried that it might hurt my chances of getting into a competitive college. Will colleges take that into account when they review …

Hey! I just finished writing my initial draft of my college essay and now I need to revise and edit it. What are your best tips and strategies for editing your own essay effectively and efficiently? I …

Hi all, so I'm thinking about applying Early Decision to Duke or Brown next year, but I'm not sure which one to choose. My SAT score is a 1480, and I have strong extracurriculars and recommendation le …