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How soon is too soon to start applying for college scholarships?

Nov 29

Posted by College editor in College Scholarships | 8 Comments

I’m a junior in high school right now and I was curious as to when I should start applying for scholarships?

There is no such thing as too soon. Most scholarships specify who’s allowed to apply based on things such as year in school, GPA, proposed major, hair color, etc, so make a list of scholarships you currently qualify for and those you will be able to apply for in the future. Then just stay on top of things, and keep cranking out the applications. Some allow you to apply from the moment you’re born, and the money is simply set aside until you start going to college. I’m including two reputable search engines for scholarships, but you can also google "scholarship finder" for more help. I’ve known people who financed their entire education based on finding obscure scholarships, such as one for heavily freckled girls of Irish ancestry. The money is out there, good luck finding it.

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What are the benefits of taking online college courses?

Nov 29

Posted by College editor in College Courses | 3 Comments

i’m going into my senior year of h.s. what are the benefits of taking college courses online?

Online classes are a great way to take classes if you are strapped for time and can’t fit a course into your schedule. That being said…online classes are not for everybody. Often they are "Read chapters 1 and 2, and then take the test." So it’s mostly "learn on your own". You MUST have the ability to keep up with work, by going to a class M W F you are constantly reminded…"Do this assignment, this is due then, that was due last week." With online classes you are your own master, and if you don’t do the work in a certain period of time you’re screwed.
Some people also have the misconception that online courses are easier, they are not. They are different. Some people excel at reading and then taking a test, others do not. If you can manage your time well (and you need to be honest with yourself on that) then you’ll do fine.


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Is college confidential really a reliable site for college admissions advice?

Nov 29

Posted by College editor in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

All people there are stuck on is my GPA (3.2) and they keep saying I have no shot what so ever at a tier 1 school.

I am starting to find the site discouraging but is it really reliable, as in do those people really know something about college admissions?

Only the college you’re applying to is a reliable source for admissions advice.

College Confidential consists of a bunch of pompous Ivy League morons. Do your own due diligence.

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How does paying college tuition work?

Nov 29

Posted by College editor in College Tuition | 1 Comment

I go to an expensive liberal arts college and I was thinking about taking a semester off or transferring if I apply in time because of a problem with my financial aid. We have paid off majority of my tuition for this upcoming spring semester. If I were to take a semester off/transfer would the money that we already paid to this institution go towards another school, or get credited back to us?

They would refund your money if you withdraw from school before this semester starts. You probably will not get the loan money back though….that is institution specific. When you choose a school to transfer to, make sure they will accept transfer credits for the courses you already took.

Good Luck! Hope this helps

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Are there any college scholarships for kids with ADHD or OCD?

Nov 25

Posted by College editor in College Scholarships | 3 Comments

A student of mine is preparing to go to college and she is wondering if there are any scholarships out there for her disability.

I recommend that she also subscribe to fastweb, its an execellent source to find all sorts of scholarships on there, they are not just for those that are low income or need help. There are scholarships for people with certain disabilities such as your student, veterans kids, elderly, political, enviromentalist, race, minoirty, I’m sure you get my point.

www.fastweb.com

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Can you take online college courses as a senior in high school?

Nov 25

Posted by College editor in College Courses | 3 Comments

I wasn’t sure if you had to have graduated or not. I’m looking into taking Psychology courses. I want to go to college for pre-med and then go to med school to become a psychiatrist. While you don’t NEED psychology, it’s the main reason I want to be a psychiatrist. I figure it might be fun to take some college courses.

Also can anyone recommend a good online site for courses?

well i was able to take college courses in high school, so i don’t see why online courses would be different. as for good online classes, you might want to check out what your local community college has to offer, and make sure that the school you want to go to for real college will except transfer credits.

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