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.
Don't skip your college classes, including lectures.
myths

College Myth: I Can Totally Skip Lecture Classes

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
It might be tempting if you have a lecture class of 200 students or more, just to stay home and take a nap, or even catch up on another class’s homework. More often than not, lecture classes don’t take attendance. And you can always get the notes from a friend in class, right? Or just …
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scholarships

Scholarships for Students in Wyoming

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Wyoming has numerous state nicknames–Equality state, Cowboy state, Big Wyoming, and Wonderful Wyoming–and it certainly lives up to all of them. It’s also home to Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Devil’s Tower, Grand Teton National Park, and Bighorn National Forest. Wyoming is a state filled to the brim with unique landscapes and adventure. If you …
State preference for ACT or SAT varies.
ACT & SAT

Preference of the ACT or SAT by State (Infographic)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The ACT and the SAT are the two largest college entrance exams in the country. Certain ACT / SAT scores can qualify students for scholarships and grants. Most colleges require students to submit their scores of one or the other in order to apply. There are a ton of interesting statistics about the entrance exam–did …
Going on campus tours is an integral part of the college search process.
myths

5 Myths about College Campus Tours

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Touring a college campus is an integral part of the college selection process–it allows students and parents alike to get a feel for the layout, the atmosphere, and even the culture. But like many other elements of college, campus tours can be subject to myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions. Hopefully, we can clear some of those …
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tips tools & advice

5 FREE Apps and Sites to Increase Your Productivity!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether you’re studying for the ACT/SAT, prepping for a final, writing an essay, or filling out scholarship applications, focus is important–but it’s so easy to get sidetracked. When you need to put your nose to the grindstone and really get work done, letting your mind wander or being distracted can really trip you up. Luckily …
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majors & industries

The Difference between Liberal Arts and the Humanities

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There is a bit of confusion when it comes to Liberal Arts and the Humanities. Sometimes they are used interchangeably, but that has led to misunderstanding and poor representation of what they are. So we’re going to break down the differences between these two types of study. The Humanities First off, the Humanities are a …
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scholarships

4 Scholarships for Communications Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Communication makes the world go round. This highly diverse field of study can apply to any number of careers, companies, interests, and causes. Effectively communicating is the key to success, and nobody does it better than Communications majors. It also spans various mediums including print, digital, television, radio, and more. If you’re a Communications major …

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