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How do I get motivation and drive for school without thinking about college?

I am a sophmore and I am very worried over college. I have always wanted to get into a top school, but now that I am in high school ever since the pandemic I feel like I have less motivation and I can …

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2 years ago
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I took earth science honors in my freshman year but now I'm in regular chem

I was in earth science honors but now in sophmore year I am in regular chem which is still advanced but it is not honors chem, will this hurt my chances of getting into a top school like an ivy league …

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2 years ago
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I need help with an optional part of a scholarship I’m applying to that’s not really clear.

I applied for a scholarship for international students and the documents I need to attach are my essay, my records and “any additional information that could help describe my story”. I’m really lookin …

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2 years ago
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CSS Profile fee waiver

Hi, I'm an international student from Viet Nam. Recently, I emailed Fairfield University Financial Aid Office to ask for a CSS Profile fee waiver and sadly they didn't offer that. They advised me to c …

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2 years ago
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Opinion's on mentioning a reselling business on the activity section for the Common App?

I started a reselling business during quarantine(so mid freshmen year) and I've made decent earnings by selling through Instagram. I was wondering if I could include it under "Other Club/Activity".

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2 years ago
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Average GPA/ High SAT

Junior year GPA dropped. I took the SAT twice and scored within the 75th percentile. Will this affect my acceptance and possible scholarship opportunities? Should I consider early action deadlines as …

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2 years ago
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What is demonstrated interest?

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2 years ago
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Hi, everyone. I'd like ask something about the financial aid process

I have submitted my common app and the CSS profile to my intended university. However, I accidentally selected No, when asked if I'd like to apply for need-based financial aid. Is there any way to c …

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2 years ago
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Hi, everyone. Some questions about filling the CSS profile.

I am currently filling out the CSS profile right now. There is a blank asking "How much did (parent 1) earn from work?"

I wonder if this blank will require the students to put in the after-tax inco …

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2 years ago
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Merit Scholarships black/white

For some reason, I feel like all these merit scholarships are all or nothing. I was wondering if anybody else felt this way.

Based on my academic profile I have received a full ride to both the Honors …

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2 years ago
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I am considering applying to Rice University as an "early decision" school but still want to apply for aid at NC State.

I am applying as an undergraduate engineering major at Rice University as well as NC State University. Rice University definitely edges out NC State as my top school, but NC State also has some large …

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2 years ago
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Good STEM safety schools with financial aid for international students

Hey everyone!

I am looking to expand my college list with some backups. The most important criteria is good financial aid for international students, because I can't pay for college in the US. My ideal …

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2 years ago
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When should send my FAFSA to my colleges I'm applying to?

I'm a senior in high school. I will complete and submit my FAFSA form in a couple days. But I was wondering when I should send my FAFSA forms to the schools I'm applying to? Before I submit the applic …

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2 years ago
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What are my chances of getting into University of Maryland as an international student?

Can I get scholarship or financial aid? (with my current profile) I will be appling in JAN 2023

GPA- 3.8 ,SAT-1120 (expected 1350+ in 2nd attempt), senior year, (Indian)international student,

I am also …

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2 years ago
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FAFSA opens on October 1, is there anything that I need to do prior that date. What documents should I have on hand?

What is FAFSA? What should I expect, how do I ensure that I get it done as quickly as possible? Please help, I'm a first generation student, therefore I have no idea what to do.

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2 years ago
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May I know informations about virtual summer camps scholarships?

Hi! I'm a high school student who desires to apply for a scholarship at a university. So, I'm currently collecting skills to qualify for the university scholarship. I also planned to apply for any sum …

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2 years ago
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Can I apply to Quest Bridge if I am an Intn'l student attending a school outside the US?

I am a non-US citizen; I am not attending a school in the US. I am an intn'l student attending a school outside the USA. I don't know if I can apply to the Quest Bridge application; they send many mes …

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2 years ago
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When is early action, typically for state schools?

Is there a date where most colleges have the deadlines?

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2 years ago
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Scholarships

I was wondering which colleges in Minnesota or any other state would give the most Merit scholarships for people applying to it and I don't mean need based scholarships. I have a 33 act and a 3.8 GPA …

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2 years ago
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Loans

I will be a senior this fall, which means that I will be going to college next fall, I got an email the other day which basically told me that I had to apply to loans RIGHT NOW cause I am late, is it …

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