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How to confirm if my financial aid went through at Texas State University?

I'm applying to Texas State University and I want to make sure my financial aid application has been processed successfully. Is there a way to check or get notified about the status of my financial ai …

a year ago

How do universities know my residency status?

I'm starting to think about college applications, and I'm curious how universities figure out whether I'm an in-state or out-of-state applicant. Does it depend solely on my address, or are there other …

a year ago

How do you know if a university has accepted you?

I'm starting to get anxious about college admissions. I've applied to several universities, but I'm unsure how I'll be notified if I get in. Does it vary by school, or is there a common method for acc …

a year ago

How do I know what to study in university?

I'm really struggling to decide on a major for college. There are so many options, and I'm not sure what would be the best fit for my interests and skills. How do you figure out what to study in unive …

a year ago

How to know if a university is accredited?

I'm looking into different colleges, but I'm worried about choosing a university that isn't accredited. How can I verify a school's accreditation status? Are there specific resources or sites I should …

a year ago

Why Do Colleges Want to Know about Parent's Education Level?

I'm filling out college applications, and I'm unsure why they ask about my parent's education levels. Does it play a big role in the admissions decision? I'm trying to see how much this part of the ap …

a year ago

Ethnicity on College Applications: Why Do Colleges Need to Know?

I've noticed that college applications often ask about ethnicity, and I'm curious why this information is necessary. How does my ethnicity factor into the admissions process, and what impact might it …

a year ago

When do you know your FAFSA amount for college?

I'm trying to figure out when I'll know how much financial aid I might receive through FAFSA. Is it after you get accepted into a college, or will you find out before? Any guidance would be super help …

a year ago

When do we find out if we get into college?

As a high school junior starting the college application process next year, I'm curious about when I'll know if I've been accepted to colleges. Do most schools have the same notification dates, or doe …

a year ago

How can I choose a major if I don't know what to pursue?

I'm heading to college soon, but I have no idea what major to choose. How can I explore different fields or find my interests to make a decision?

a year ago

Should I continue with college if I'm unsure?

I'm considering taking a break from my education because I'm uncertain about sticking with college. How do I decide if it's worth continuing or if exploring other options would be better?

a year ago

What do I need to know about colleges?

I'm starting to look into colleges and feel a bit overwhelmed by all the information. What are the most important things I should focus on when researching and applying to colleges?

a year ago

What if I'm unsure about what to do in college?

I'm feeling really unsure about my future path in college and don't know what major or career to pursue. Is it okay to go in undecided, and how can I figure things out once I'm there?

a year ago

What if I don't know what to do after college?

I'm in high school now, but I'm already worried about life after college. What happens if I still don't know what career path to take by then? Are there ways to explore options while still in college?

a year ago

What should colleges know about me for admissions?

When I'm applying to colleges, how do I decide what personal aspects or experiences to highlight in my application? I want to give admissions the best picture of who I am but I'm not sure what matters …

a year ago

Seeking good trade jobs that pay well after high school

Trying to figure out my post-high school plans and trade jobs seem like a solid option. What are some trade jobs that offer good pay? I'd love some insight into popular fields or industries with secur …

a year ago

What should I know to take college algebra?

I'm planning on taking college algebra next year and want to make sure I'm prepared. What concepts from high school math should I be comfortable with before starting this class? Any tips would be appr …

a year ago

What do you need to know to get into college?

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with the whole college admissions process. What are the key things colleges look for in applicants aside from grades and test scores? Anything specific that could make …

a year ago

What should I know for the College Mathematics CLEP exam?

I'm considering taking the College Mathematics CLEP to earn some college credits early. Can anyone tell me what topics I should study or resources that might help? I'm aiming to pass without taking ex …

a year ago

What do you need to know for architecture in college?

I'm thinking about studying architecture in college, but I'm not sure what kind of skills or knowledge I should have going in. Are there specific subjects or software I should focus on in high school? …

a year ago
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