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I've heard a lot of talk about spring break in high school, but I'm not completely sure what everyone's talking about. I know it's a break from school, but why is it such a big deal every year? Do peo …
I'm trying to understand how colleges look at GPA and I'm a bit confused about the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA. I know that some schools offer extra points for honors or AP classes, …
I'm currently a high school junior who's very involved in track and field. I've started thinking about college and someone mentioned that I might be able to get a scholarship for track. Can anyone exp …
I'm a bit confused about the terms 'merit scholar' and 'merit scholarship.' Are they essentially the same thing, or is there a difference? I'm trying to understand this because I'm exploring scholarsh …
I'm still figuring out how college works and I've heard people mention semesters a lot. Can someone explain how long a college semester usually lasts? I'm trying to understand how the academic calenda …
I'm really interested in pursuing a career in early childhood education and want to find a college that has a strong program in this field. Can anyone recommend some good colleges or universities know …
Hey guys, I'm on the hunt for scholarships right now, and I was wondering if anyone could point me towards some good, reliable websites where I can find them for free. There are so many sites out ther …
Hi everyone! I'm a high school junior from Utah and I'm starting to look into financial aid options for college. I'm particularly interested in scholarships that are specific to students in Utah. Does …
I'm trying to understand the scholarship opportunities in Division 2 schools. Do D2 colleges offer athletic scholarships like D1 schools do? If so, are they full-ride scholarships or more partial ones …
I'm curious about the rules surrounding college athletes getting paid. I know there's been a lot of discussions about whether or not it's allowed, and I think there have been some recent changes. How …
I'm really interested in pursuing a degree in early childhood education and want to make sure I choose a college that will set me up for success in this field. I’ve read that some schools have especia …
I've heard there are scholarships available for students who are adopted. As someone who was adopted, I'm trying to figure out the best way to find and apply for these scholarships. Are there specific …
I've heard a lot about GPAs since I started high school, and I know there's a difference between weighted and unweighted GPA. Can someone explain what an unweighted GPA is exactly? How does it differ …
I'm trying to understand how scholarship applications work for college, and I keep seeing 'merit-based' scholarships mentioned. What exactly does 'merit-based' mean in this context? Is it all about gr …
I'm preparing to apply to colleges next year and am a little confused about how GPAs are considered. I've noticed some schools ask for an unweighted GPA, while others seem to emphasize a weighted GPA. …
I'm exploring different ways to fund my college education, and I've heard that there are some state-specific scholarships available in Oregon. I'll be applying to several schools in and out of Oregon, …
I'm currently a high school junior playing varsity softball, and I'm really hoping to secure a softball scholarship for college. I've been working hard to improve my skills and stats, but I'm not sure …
I'm a high school junior living in New York, and I've heard there are some scholarships specifically for students from this state. I'm trying to gather as much information as I can on these opportunit …
I’m currently working on several scholarship applications, and most of them require a couple of recommendation letters. What are the best strategies for approaching teachers or mentors for these lette …
As a junior in high school in New York, I'm starting to look into financial aid options for college. I've heard there are specific scholarships provided by New York State. Can anyone share more about …