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I'm really passionate about playing the trumpet and have been part of my school's band for the past three years. I've heard rumors about scholarships being available for band members. Is that true, an …
I've seen people mention auditing classes and I'm not entirely sure what it entails. Could someone explain what auditing a class means, and how it differs from just taking a class for credit? I'm curi …
I'm curious about what it's like to study and live on the largest university campus in the United States. I've heard that having a huge campus can mean a lot of facilities, but it also seems like it m …
As I'm planning out my high school courses for the next few semesters, I'm also curious about how this translates to college. What is the normal number of courses you should take per semester in colle …
I'm currently in my junior year and started thinking more seriously about college finances. Merit scholarships seem like a fantastic way to help with tuition costs. But I'm a bit confused about how yo …
I'm really passionate about aerospace engineering and I'm starting to look into colleges that have the best programs for this major. I want to find schools that not only have strong academic programs …
Hey everyone, I'm looking into colleges in Oregon and I'm wondering which one is considered the best overall? I've got a mix of interests including science and arts, so a school that's strong in multi …
I'm really interested in attending Arizona State University and heard about the Presidential Scholarship they offer. Can anyone provide details on what it takes to qualify for this scholarship? I'm cu …
As a high school junior in California, I'm starting to look into scholarships I can apply for next year. I'm especially interested in scholarships that cater to California students or have some region …
I've been hearing a lot about ROTC programs, but I'm not quite sure what 'ROTC' actually stands for. Could someone explain what it stands for and what enrolling in an ROTC program involves? I'm intere …
I'm currently a high school junior in Maine and I'm starting to think about how to pay for college. I know there're a lot of scholarships out there, but I'm specifically looking for ones available in …
I'm trying to figure out the best ways to pay for college that don't involve taking out loans. I've heard about things like grants, scholarships, and work-study programs but I don't really know where …
I'm trying to plan ahead for college and set some expectations about how the schedule works. Can anyone share how long a typical college semester lasts? I've heard different things about semester leng …
Hey everyone, I'm on the lookout for scholarships that are relatively easy to apply for since I'm currently swamped with schoolwork and extracurriculars. I’ve heard there are some that don't require l …
Hi! I'm a high school junior trying to plan for college. I've heard there are scholarships out there that are relatively easy to win compared to others, but I'm not sure where to start looking.
Are th …
Hey everyone! I'm currently a high school junior and have been really involved in community service activities for the past couple of years. I was wondering how I can leverage my volunteer work to inc …
Hi everyone, I recently took the ACT and got a score of 19. I know it's not the highest score, but I'm curious about my options moving forward. How might it affect my college applications, and are the …
I'm a high school junior starting to think about college finances. I know I have a year, but I figure it's not too early to start looking for scholarships, particularly those aimed at incoming first-y …
I'm planning to major in computer science when I go to college, and I know that tuition and fees can add up quickly. I've heard that there are specific scholarships for computer science majors, but I' …
I have a strong interest in both biology and technology, so I've been considering a major in biomedical engineering. I'm curious about how biomedical engineering programs are ranked and what these ran …