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Hi! I'm working on my college applications and I've heard that writing a letter of financial aid can be a crucial part. I'm a bit confused about how to start and what to include in it. Has anyone had …
I'm a junior in high school, and my parents are starting to look into the FAFSA. They have some questions about what information they'll need to provide. For any parents or students who've already gon …
Hey everyone, I'm starting to navigate through financial aid and I keep hearing about both scholarships and grants. They both sound great since I wouldn't have to pay them back, but I'm not entirely s …
As someone who's still trying to narrow down their college list, I keep hearing about 'Ivy League' schools a lot. I know they're supposed to be prestigious or something, but what exactly makes a schoo …
Can someone explain what an unweighted GPA is? I'm starting to prepare my applications and I see a lot of references to both weighted and unweighted GPAs. I have a vague idea that unweighted GPAs don' …
I'm beginning my research on student loans and financial aid, and I keep coming across the term 'subsidized loan.' I understand it's a type of loan you might get through FAFSA, but I'm still a bit con …
I'm starting to brainstorm topics for my college essay personal statement, and I want to make sure I choose something that really stands out. What are some tips for writing a compelling personal state …
I'm putting together my college list and considering some Ivy League schools. I play varsity sports and was wondering if Ivy League colleges offer scholarships for athletes like some other top schools …
As I plan my post-high school path, I'm considering starting at a community college, mainly for financial reasons. I've always thought that scholarships were mostly for universities, but recently some …
I'm a high school junior thinking about playing soccer in college, and I'm wondering if there are any scholarships available for Division 2 soccer players. I've been playing for years, and I think I c …
I've been hearing the terms 'college' and 'university' tossed around interchangeably, but I'm curious about the actual differences between them. Is there a major difference in terms of the type of edu …
I'm starting to think about college majors and would love to get some advice on which degrees are most likely to lead to jobs after graduation. I've heard some majors offer better job prospects than o …
I live in Indiana and I'm trying to find local scholarships that I might be eligible for. Can anyone recommend scholarships in Indiana that are open to high school juniors or seniors? I'm interested i …
I'm currently planning my college finances and trying to understand how aid works. I've heard that the FAFSA can provide quite a bit of financial support, but I'm not clear on what the maximum amount …
Hey, I'm curious about college sizes. Does anyone know which college is the biggest in America in terms of student enrollment? I'm trying to get a sense of what it's like to attend a really large univ …
I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking about joining the National Honor Society. I've heard mixed things about its impact on college applications. Some say it really boosts your profile, w …
The idea of a full-ride scholarship sounds amazing, but I've heard they're pretty competitive. How exactly do these scholarships work, and what do they typically cover? Is it just tuition, or does it …
I keep hearing college students talk about their 'majors,' but I'm not entirely sure what that means for my own college plan. I know it's related to an area of study, but how do you choose a major, an …
I've been hearing a lot about sororities lately, especially as I'm thinking about what I want my college experience to look like. I'm curious about what a college sorority is exactly and what being pa …
I'm super passionate about cooking and considering pursuing culinary arts after high school. I'm curious about which are considered the best culinary arts colleges both in terms of education and futur …