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I'm trying to understand the whole scholarship situation for college sports, especially for D2 schools. I know that D1 colleges are known for big athletic scholarships, but what about D2 schools? Do t …
I'm already looking forward to spring break, but I've realized not all schools have their spring breaks at the same time. How do high schools typically decide their spring break dates? Are they influe …
I'm a high school junior interested in continuing my athletic career in college, but I'm not sure if Division III schools can provide athletic scholarships. I know that a lot of athletes go to D1 and …
I'm starting to work on my college applications, and I see 'weighted GPA' coming up everywhere. I understand my unweighted GPA, but what makes a GPA weighted? How do colleges view weighted GPAs compar …
So, I'm kind of stressing about my grades, and I'm not sure if having a D in a class means I passed. It's not the greatest, but I want to know if it counts as passing or if that depends on the school.
Hi all! I'm considering attending a 2-year school in California after I graduate. I'm not sure how to choose the right one for me. There are a lot of options and it’s a bit overwhelming. I’m trying to …
I'm planning to go into nursing, and I'm already thinking about how to pay for college. I've heard that there are specific scholarships for nursing students and would love to know which ones are consi …
I keep seeing mentions of sororities in movies and TV shows, but I'm not quite sure how accurately those portrayals reflect real life. Could someone explain what being in a sorority entails? I'm curio …
As I start to narrow down my college list, Penn State is one of the schools I'm interested in. I've heard they offer several scholarships, which could help financially.
Could anyone provide some detail …
I'm planning to major in business when I go to college and I've been trying to get an idea of how I can finance my education. I know there are lots of scholarships out there, but I've heard there migh …
I'm starting to look into scholarship opportunities for college, and I keep hearing about 'unique scholarships.' I know there are tons of scholarships based on grades and sports, but what about the mo …
Hi everyone, I'm a junior starting to think about potential college majors and career paths. I'm curious about what the most popular college majors are at the moment. Is this something that changes of …
I'm trying to plan out my college journey, and I've heard that 4-year colleges typically have a certain number of semesters. Can anyone clarify how many semesters are in a standard 4-year college prog …
I've been asked by a close friend to write a character reference for their scholarship application, and I want to make sure it's as impactful as possible. I've never done this before, so I'm feeling a …
I'm currently a junior in high school and starting to think about how I'm going to pay for college. I've heard there are scholarships specifically for students who are Catholic or who attend Catholic …
I'm really interested in pursuing a career in aviation after high school, and I'm starting to look into potential scholarships and grants that can help fund my education. Are there specific aviation s …
I've been hearing a lot about GPAs and how colleges look at them differently. Can someone explain what a weighted GPA means? I know some of my classmates and I have different GPAs even if we get simil …
I'm thinking about applying to colleges in Massachusetts and am looking for some recommendations. I want a college that offers strong academics but also provides a well-rounded experience with extracu …
I'm interested in pursuing a degree in a STEM field, but the cost of college is pretty daunting. I've heard there are scholarships specifically for women who want to go into STEM. Does anyone know of …
I've heard about graduating with honors and being recognized as cum laude, but I'm not entirely sure what these titles entail. Are they the same thing or are there different levels of achievement asso …