Allison Wignall, Author at College Raptor

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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10 Helpful Tips College Counselors Give to Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Here’s a tip: when it comes to surviving and thriving in college, your college counselor knows what’s what. They are an invaluable resource for students and provide many services — academic advising, career searching, mock interviews, transitional help, and more. They’re also a primary source for college life advice. We’ve compiled a list of ten …

College Scholarships Statistics Infographic - Where do most scholarships come from?

scholarship search & applications

Scholarship Statistics: Where Most College Scholarships Come From (INFOGRAPHIC)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Let’s talk about college scholarship statistics. You’ve probably heard about them from your high school counselors, parents, and potential colleges, but what exactly are they? What do they do? How do they help? What is a scholarship? Essentially, scholarships award students “free money” to cover parts of their college education. Students don’t need to pay …

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What Happens if Students Save $1,000 Per Year on College

By Allison WignallLast updated on May 30, 2024

Let’s play a game of “what if” — what if every student (pursuing a bachelor’s degree) got an extra $1,000 per year for four years? Maybe it was through a grant, maybe a scholarship, or maybe books and supplies didn’t cost as much. Whatever the reason, in this hypothetical query each student $1,000 — a …

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college majors & minors

5 Awesome Organizations that Promote Computer Science Education

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s no secret that we live in a computer age. Technology is integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives – and for good reason! Tech can do anything, from helping maintain schedules to improving quality of life. But despite computer science being one of the most in-demand fields, not to mention one of the …

Students who submit an early application usually have a higher chance of acceptance.

college applications

College Prep Checklists: What Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Can Do to Stay on Track (Free Download)

By Allison WignallLast updated on April 28, 2026

With so much going on during your high school career, it can sometimes be hard to know if you are on track for college. We created these college prep checklists to help students and parents navigate their path to college and know what steps they should be taking each year to prepare for college and …

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