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I'm starting to hear more about capstone projects as I'm looking into different college programs and requirements. Can someone explain what a capstone project typically involves and what the purpose o …

Hey everyone, as a junior in high school, I'm starting to look into ways to afford college. I've heard there are a lot of scams out there, so I'm nervous about finding legit scholarship sites. Does an …

I'm a high school junior trying to figure out whether a large university is the right fit for me. I understand that these schools often have extensive resources and a wide variety of programs, but I'm …

I've been hearing mixed things about how difficult it is to get a scholarship for college, and it's starting to stress me out. Is it really that hard to get a scholarship? I'm a decent student with go …

Hey everyone! I'm dreaming big and hoping to apply to Harvard next year. I'm curious about the scholarship opportunities available there. Does anyone have tips on how to get a scholarship at Harvard? …

I'm a high school junior who is passionate about track and field, and I'm really interested in pursuing this sport in college. Could anyone share some insights or tips on how to get a track and field …

I'm starting to look into college funding and I've heard that scholarships can really help lighten the financial burden. As a high school junior, I'm not quite sure where to start. I've seen some oppo …

I'm a high school junior and super passionate about football, and I'm trying to figure out how to land a football scholarship for college. I know it's competitive, but I'm willing to put in the work. …

I'm looking into financial aid options as a Latino student and wondering about grants specifically for students like me. With college costs on the rise, I want to make sure I'm applying for all the he …

I'm a high school junior trying to figure out how GPA and weighted GPA work. I've heard colleges look at these differently, and I'm a bit confused. I know GPA stands for Grade Point Average, but how e …

I'm starting to narrow down my college list and am very passionate about becoming a teacher. I’d love some suggestions on what colleges have strong teaching programs, both in terms of quality of educa …

I'm planning to major in engineering and I'm currently a high school senior. I'm on the hunt for scholarships specifically targeted at students like me who are pursuing engineering degrees. I came acr …

I'm a high school junior starting to think about the whole college scholarship process, and I'm a bit overwhelmed by it all. I've seen tons of scholarships that require essays, recommendations, and ot …

Hey everyone, as I plan for college, I'm starting to look for scholarships. There are so many out there, and sifting through them can be overwhelming. Does anyone know of any 'easy' scholarships I sho …

I'm currently taking a challenging course, and I'm worried that I might not complete it by the end of the semester. If I receive an incomplete grade, how does that affect my GPA? Does it stay a part o …

I'm interested in playing football at a Division II school and I'm trying to get a sense of how athletic scholarships work at this level. Are the scholarships full rides, or are they typically partial …

As a junior starting to think about paying for college, I'm trying to understand the difference between grants and scholarships. They both seem to offer money that doesn't have to be repaid, which is …

I recently came across something called the Dean's Scholarship at Arizona State University. I'm curious about what it takes to qualify for this scholarship and how much it's worth. Does anyone know wh …

I'm trying to figure out if student athletes can receive scholarships in Division 3 schools. From what I've heard, D3 schools generally don't offer athletic scholarships, but they might have other for …

I've heard that Division 2 (D2) colleges offer athletic scholarships, and I'm curious about how they compare to D1 scholarships. Is it easier to get athletic scholarships at D2 schools? Also, what are …