Paying for College

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a year ago
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What are like actual good websites for scholarships?

Personally I haven't had any luck with scholarships on your typical bold.org, niche, whatever. I have done Raise me and my money has been submitted so that's a good thing but I feel I have to do more …

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a year ago
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On Common App when you go to submit is it money applied during submitting or after you submit?

So I wanna apply to Howard University by the end of the day since this is the day for Early Action but I'm also trying to save money and don't want to submit the $45 till I actually get some money so …

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a year ago
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Doubt about applying for financial aid

Hi !! I'm an international student, from india. And I have no idea how to apply for financial aid. I've submitted my common application to Princeton and all I know is I have to make an Princeton appli …

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a year ago
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529 College Savings

Does anyone know if a 529 counts against or hurts federal grant or other financial aid prospects?

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a year ago
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I'm confused about how to get a Scholarship in next year or senior year?

I'm confused about how people get scholarships. Do they apply for one, when applying to the college they want to go to and when should I start looking into scholarships? Any help would be appreciated.

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a year ago
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When are you more likely to start saving for college?

Chose one

 
Freshman or sophomore in high school
22%
 
Junior or senior in high school
45%
 
During college
16%
 
Wait, you have to save money for college😬
16%
Poll closed31 votes
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a year ago
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When are you more likely to start saving for college?

Chose one

Sorry, there was a typo, "During highschool" is supposed to be during college". I will make a new poll.

 
Freshman or sophomore in high school
18%
 
Junior or senior in high school
45%
 
During Highschool
9%
 
Wait, you have to save money for college😬
27%
Poll closed11 votes
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a year ago
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How do I prepare for the military (undecided occupation, may sway high school/college decisions)?

Hi all, I'm a sophomore in high school and am currently thinking about joining the military. Aside from defending my country/helping others, I also like the financial and environmental security (milit …

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a year ago
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Saving for college

I struggle with saving money because every time I go to the store I buy a bunch of things I won't even use. Does anyone have any tips to help me save money instead of blowing it?

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a year ago
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Scholarships

How helpful do you think scholarships are?

 
Not Helpful
0%
 
A little helpful
33%
 
Very helpful
66%
Poll closed21 votes
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a year ago
Poll

Paying for College

What is the most helpful source to pay for college?

 
Sell things you dont want or need anymore
5%
 
Start a savings account
21%
 
Get a second job
10%
 
Scholarship and/or grants
63%
Poll closed19 votes
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a year ago
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Colleges

Does anyone have any suggestions on colleges I could possibly get into without taking ACT or any other test similar to that? Also, colleges that don't require essays.

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a year ago
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What should I do if I'm applying to more than 10 school's and can't add them all on FAFSA?

I recently submitted my FAFSA form on October 2nd, and saw that my application was approved. I had three spots left to add more colleges (which I did), and just added those today! The problem is I hav …

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a year ago
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CSS Profile Application

I'm trying to fill out the CSS profile but I don't know where to start. My household is 3 people and my mom was never married to my dad. My dad does not live with us either. How do I fill out my dad's …

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2 years ago
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What is the best way to pay for college?

Im a freshman in high school and im wondering what is the best way to pay for college.

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2 years ago
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Is a CC good choice or is a 4-year just better

What are the pros and cons of going to a CC compared to a 4-year. I am not entirely sure what im going to major but I will minor in history ( love history but it just makes no money).

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2 years ago
Poll

Who wants collegevine to return their scholarship drawing?

I feel like collegevine is way less exciting without the scholarship drawing and I feel like Karma is almost pointless now. What do you guys think?

 
Me!
94%
 
Nope!
5%
Poll closed17 votes
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2 years ago
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Do double and triple major cost more in college?

I am curious because I want to triple or quadruple major.

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2 years ago
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For the scholarship essays I have to write three 3000 character essays. Should there be paragraphs?

The essays are written in a writing box and it just seems a little weird to have paragraph switches in a short essay in a writing box. Any thoughts?

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2 years ago
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about nyu

Im currently a senior at high school. im an international student and my gpa is 4.00. ive SAT 1350 with a wide range of ECA.If my essay and recommendaions letter stand out wht is the probability of me …

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