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As somebody looking to explore government/law/political science, what internships or job opportunities would be available other than page programs?

Thanks you!

I am new to the US and haven't filled any taxes in the previous years.

Can I fill the FAFSA without tax returns?

Will colleges give me aid without proof of my previous years' financial situation?

My mother attended the Kennedy school of government over at Harvard, and I'll be applying there in a few years, most likely as a political science major. Essentially, I have 2 questions about this- 1 …

I'm just finishing freshman year and my main extracurricular activity is activism (particularly in climate, gun reform, civic engagement, and menstrual equity). Are there any awards or honors surroun …

Hello I am a junior in Fairfax High School,VA and would like to ask:

Am I considered for more aid in the early action or the regular decision?

And how to know if a college is generous or not in giving a …

Hi, I am a Nigerian currently studying in Ghana. I would like to ask if being a Nigerian would affect the amount of financial aid I would receive. Also, I would like to ask if I should mention that my …

I am a junior high school student currently studying in Africa. My academic standing is quite impressive, but at a sacrifice of the extracurriculars side. That is, my most impressive and comprehensiv …

Hello everyone. I am a student of CAIE A-level. So, this may/june session my exam was going to happen. But, they decided to give us predicted grades. So, I don't know what sorts of grades I am going t …

Hey! I'm a rising junior. My school doesn't offer AP. Rather we do A and AS Levels from Cambridge University. Students still get credits from AS and A Level courses, but I am going to take 2 APs, too. …

Sophomore in high school, had a few C's this year, can junior year be a change for me

Am I to early? how can i use this website to my best benefit without that component, thanks.

I heard that Stanford is need blind now for international students? Is this correct?.

I would like to know what are the chances of getting admitted as a British international student into Stanford and …

Hi, I have been accepted to Vanderbilt but am not eligible for need-based financial aid. Other than government loans (PLUS, Stafford), what other options are available to help pay for college, besides …

Hi! I’m currently a high school junior (first-gen Nigerian, female) and I’m interested in applying to some competitive colleges (35 ACT/4.0 UW GPA). My extracurriculars that I’m most passionate about …

I am a high school freshman in Texas who is an aspiring doctor. I want to attend a BS/MD program in the United States. Here are my course selections for my high school journey:

English: Eng 1 P-AP Eng …

I’m a freshman (rising sophomore) in high school and i’m planning on majoring in comp sci in college. I have a 4.0 and am taking rigorous classes, so I am shooting for a prestigious college. A lot of …

I am currently studying in India an switched my board from ICSE to SSC ( From central to state board) in my junior year of high school. I scored 96% in tenth standard and 63%(!!) in eleventh. This was …

Hello, i would like to study Physics. im not sure where to aplly to best and if i yould even get in becouse im from Germany. i know that i have to take the sat and would be thankful for tips about sch …

I’m currently a junior in high school, took the March 4th SAT at school and didn’t get a high score. Is there any advice for studying for SAT so I can retake it ?

I am a freshman at a public high school and I am interested in majoring in engineering. I have joined the robotics club at my team, but it is a small public school and there are no other STEM related …