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I'm beginning to fill out my FAFSA, and I'm a bit confused about how assets are considered. What exactly counts as an asset? For example, are there specific types of savings accounts or properties tha …
I'm in the thick of applying for scholarships to help fund my college education and I'm wondering what it takes to actually win one. I know a lot of other students are applying too, so standing out se …
I'm a junior looking to get an early start on my scholarship applications, and I want to make sure my personal essays really stand out. Does anyone know where I can find some strong examples of schola …
I'm currently working on my scholarship applications and I need to write an essay about my financial need. I'm a bit unsure about what should be included and how personal I should get. Should I be ver …
I'm in the middle of my college application season, and I've come across a few prompts that ask for an essay on my educational goals. I'm having a bit of a hard time figuring out how to effectively co …
As I'm getting ready to submit my CSS Profile, I'm looking for some advice on the best practices to make sure I fill it out correctly. I've read that it's much more detailed than the FAFSA, so I'm a b …
I'm in the process of taking several AP classes and I'm wondering how different colleges handle AP credits. Do most colleges accept AP credits, and if so, do they all require a minimum score of 3, 4, …
I've recently received my financial aid package from one of my top-choice colleges, but unfortunately, the aid hasn't covered as much as I hoped. I've been looking into the process of submitting a col …
One of the scholarship applications I'm filling out requires a 250-word essay on why I deserve to win. Honestly, it's tougher than it sounds to fit everything into such a small space! How do you stay …
I've been hearing a lot about 529 plans as a way to save for college expenses, and I'm trying to understand if that's a good route for me to consider. I know the basics—that it helps with tuition and …
I'm a high school junior starting to think about financial aid for college, and I've heard a lot about the FAFSA. What exactly do I need to gather to fill it out successfully? I know it's important to …
I'm currently applying for a few scholarships, and I've noticed that a big part of each application is the essay. For those of you who've been successful in scoring scholarships, do you have any tips …
I'm in the process of writing several scholarship essays, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Does anyone have examples of successful scholarship essays that I could use for inspiration?
I'm mainly inte …
I'm thinking about applying for scholarships that require a video submission, but I'm not sure where to start. What are some key elements I should include in my scholarship video to make it stand out? …
I need to write an essay about myself for a scholarship application, and honestly, I'm not sure where to start. Has anyone here found a strategy that works well for crafting an engaging and effective …
I'm really interested in applying for the Ronald McDonald Charities Scholarship since it's aligned with my career goals and could really help financially. For those who've applied or been awarded it b …
I'm on the hunt for scholarships to help with college expenses, and it seems like there are a million different places to look. I'm worried about missing out on opportunities simply because I don't kn …
I've been looking into various scholarships and came across the McDonald's HACER Scholarship. It seems like a great opportunity, especially since I'm Hispanic and planning to apply soon.
I'm wondering …
I'm a junior in high school, and while I’m excited about applying to colleges, I'm also anxious about the cost. I know I'll need financial aid, and I’ve heard writing a letter can make a difference.
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Hey everyone, I'm a high school junior starting to think about my personal statement for college applications. I know it's a crucial part of the process, but I'm honestly a bit lost on how to get goin …