Allison Wignall

Allison is the Editor & Content Manager of College Raptor. In addition to writing and editing posts, she also works on marketing and special projects. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in English: Creative Writing.

Hidden Northeast Gems Press Kit

By Allison WignallLast updated on October 31, 2017
Hidden Northeast Gems: 2018  — Press Kit Congratulations on your recognition as a Hidden Gem! Below, you will find some creative assets that we have prepared to help you share the good news. If you have any questions about these materials please contact Chris Paasch at chris@collegeraptor.com. Website Badge This transparent badge can be displayed …

Hidden Northwest Gems Press Kit

By Allison WignallLast updated on October 31, 2017
Hidden Northwest Gems: 2018  — Press Kit Congratulations on your recognition as a Hidden Gem! Below, you will find some creative assets that we have prepared to help you share the good news. If you have any questions about these materials please contact Chris Paasch at chris@collegeraptor.com. Website Badge This transparent badge can be displayed …

Hidden US Gems Press Kit

By Allison WignallLast updated on October 31, 2017
Hidden US Gems: 2018 — Press Kit Congratulations on your recognition as a Hidden Gem! Below, you will find some creative assets that we have prepared to help you share the good news. If you have any questions about these materials please contact Chris Paasch at chris@collegeraptor.com. Website Badge This transparent badge can be displayed …

College Raptor Releases 2018 Best Colleges Rankings

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 8, 2024
College Discovery Site Releases Annual Lists of Top Institutions in the US College Raptor, the only college planning website that helps families discover colleges based on personalized estimates of actual college costs, has published their 2018 Best Colleges Rankings. While College Raptor’s rankings highlight the best schools in the country based on multiple factors including …
How do you tailor or personalize a scholarship essay
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How Do You “Tailor” or “Personalize” a Scholarship Essay?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many students look for scholarships to fund their college education. While researching scholarships and scholarship application tips, you may have come across the phrase “tailor your essays” or “personalize your application.” But what exactly does that mean, and how do you do tailor or personalize a scholarship essay? What are Tailored / Personalized Essays? “Tailor-made” …
Here's how to get a scholarship with your parent's help.
scholarship search & applications

8 Tips on How to Get a Scholarship

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025
Scholarships are a great way to pay for college and are often overlooked by students and parents. Many people think you have to have perfect grades or be the valedictorian to receive scholarships but that’s far from the truth.  Paying for college is the number one factor that students and parents consider when choosing a …
Avoid writing these scholarship cliches
scholarship search & applications

Cliches to Avoid in Scholarship Essays

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 12, 2025
Imagine you’re a scholarship sponsor and you have to read 50 some apps a day. If all 50 essays start off the same way, or contain the same tired elements, they might blur together. Applications that don’t stand out, won’t get picked. That’s something you definitely don’t want. Avoid these scholarship clichés and you’re already …

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