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I'm a junior right now and trying to get a handle on when I should think about applying for scholarships. I know that deadlines can vary, but is there an average timeline that I should be aiming to fo …
I identify as biracial, and I’ve heard there might be scholarships available for students like me, but I’m having a hard time finding solid information. Has anyone else gone through this process or kn …
Hi! I'm a high school junior who competes in track and field, and I'm considering using my talent to help fund my college education. I'm not sure where to start looking for track and field scholarship …
I play varsity soccer and I'm interested in continuing this sport in college. I was wondering if anyone has information on how sports scholarships work at Ivy League schools. I've heard they don't giv …
I'm currently holding a 2.0 GPA, and I'm really concerned about my chances of securing scholarships for college. Are there scholarships out there designed for students like me? I’ve been trying to imp …
Hey everyone! I'm a high school junior starting to look into scholarships, and I'm wondering which scholarships are open to us juniors rather than just seniors. I know some scholarships might be speci …
As a high school junior who's an immigrant, I'm trying to navigate the process of finding college scholarships. I know there might be specific ones that cater to immigrant students or perhaps to famil …
I'm currently a high school junior and I attend a Catholic high school. I'm starting to think about college and the potential costs, and I'm really hoping to find some scholarships that would be appli …
I'm a junior in high school and just beginning to seriously think about college and how to finance it. I know senior year is when most students start applying, but I figured why not start early and se …
As a member of the class of 2024, I'm already thinking about ways to make college more affordable. I've heard no essay scholarships can be a quick way to earn some financial help, but I'm not sure whe …
I'm looking for scholarships that are awarded based solely on merit. I have a strong academic record and several extracurricular achievements, so I think I could be a good candidate for these types of …
As I start thinking about where to apply, I keep coming across the terms college and university. Is there a real difference between college and university in the United States, or are they pretty much …
I'm trying to plan some activities and maybe a part-time job for next summer. I'm still figuring out how much time I have while school's out. How long is the summer break usually for high school stude …
I'm trying to plan ahead for college and considering taking some community college courses while I'm still in high school. However, I'm concerned about how long these credits might last if I take a br …
I'm curious about colleges with really large student populations. I've always gone to small schools, and I'm thinking that a big school might offer more opportunities, both academically and socially. …
I'm a high school athlete looking into my college options, and I'm wondering about sports scholarships at Ivy League schools. Does the Ivy League offer sports scholarships, or are they more focused on …
I'm in the process of applying for scholarships and notice that many of them require essays. Writing essays can be pretty time-consuming, and I'm wondering if it's really worth the effort. Do the essa …
I'm trying to plan some internships and volunteer opportunities for my gap year, and I'm curious about how long the summer break lasts for most American college students. Is it about the same length a …
I'm currently a high school junior looking into colleges, and I've been thinking about staying on the East Coast. I've heard that Pennsylvania has some great universities, but I'm not sure which ones …
I'm currently a high school junior trying to figure out how to finance my college education. I know that scholarships are a great way to help pay for tuition, but I'm wondering whether they can also c …