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.
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43 Life Skills to Know Before College!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a ton of practical life skills to know that aren’t often taught anymore. There are students, graduates, and young professionals–and even some adults–who have missed out on learning some basic life skills. (I’m guilty in this too, I don’t know how to sew or change a tire to save my life). Whether by …
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3 Scholarships for Students in North Dakota

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
North Dakota! Also known as the “Roughrider State”, North Dakota is a place of beautiful landscapes and interesting history. Its motto is: “Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable”. If you’re a resident of the state, take a look at just these North Dakota scholarships available. North Dakota Indian Scholarship Amount: $800-$2,000 (renewable) …
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4 Scholarships for Muslim Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Islam is the third-largest faith represented in the United States and growing. Even so, Islam is still considered a religious minority and is often misrepresented or under-represented in the media. Fortunately, a number of organizations and scholarship foundations help Muslim students pursue a college education. Here are just a few scholarship opportunities for students of …
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3 Scholarships for Students in Louisiana

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Louisiana is a state with many nicknames. The Bayou State, Child of the Mississippi, the Creole State, the Pelican State, Sportsman’s Paradise, Sugar State, and the Boot. It is a multicultural state with unique landscapes and wildlife, and history just as interesting. If you’re a resident of Louisiana, take a look at a few scholarships. …
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Unique Sports on College Campuses

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Quidditch Maybe you’re the biggest Harry Potter fan known to our muggle world, or maybe you’re just a lover of original and competitive sports…either way, one of the unique sports you’ll find is quidditch! Based on the Harry Potter franchise, the game of quidditch is being brought to life at colleges around the nation. This coed, …
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How to Increase Your Odds of Graduating College in 4 Years

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The stats are less than encouraging to look at. One study shows that nationally only 19% of full-time students at non-flagship schools earn their bachelor’s degrees within four years. Even at flagship and research schools, the rate isn’t much better — 36%. Yikes. While attending college for more than four years is common, it also …
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Survey Says: Student Reactions to the New SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
A few months ago, proctors administered the new SAT format for the first time, and there’s plenty of talk about what students thought of the changes. The College Board hosted an online survey for the first group of students that took their refreshed test. In total, the College Board asked 8,089 students several questions about …
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5 Scholarships for Students in Ohio

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Ohio has a host of nicknames. The Buckeye State, the Mother of Presidents, Birthplace of Aviation, and the Heart of it All. If you’re lucky enough to call Ohio home, take a look at some of these unique scholarships. Beat the Odds Program Amount: $5,000 Deadline: Varies (Opens Fall 2020) The Children Defense Fund of …
Harry Potter: Harry Potter's interest in being an Auror, so it makes sense that he would be in a homeland security program.
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What Harry Potter Characters Would Major In

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
With all the hype and information JK Rowling recently released about Ilvermorny–the North American equivalent of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry–we got to thinking: If Harry Potter characters went to college in America, what would they major in? Harry Potter Major: Homeland Security The titular character is no stranger to kicking bad-guy butt and protecting …

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