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Most Geographically Diverse Hidden Gem Colleges | 2023 Rankings

By Cat GallagherLast updated on October 5, 2022

If you are a student looking to go to a college far, far away from home this Top Geographically Diverse College Hidden Gems rankings list is for you. This list is based on colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity. That means these hidden gems have students who come from a wider …

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Q&A With $1,000 Scholarship Winner Chloe Putz!

By Cat GallagherPublished on April 4, 2022

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $1,000 scholarship winner Chloe Putz! Her essay made me curious about Chloe’s college journey. Luckily, she was kind enough to answer a few more questions. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us about yourself. I am an outgoing senior at a small high school in …

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Q&A Interview with Scholarship Winner Katriana Meiman!

By Cat GallagherPublished on April 4, 2022

Congratulations to Katriana Meiman, winner of the $2500 College Raptor scholarship! Kat wrote the winning essay in round 16 of College Raptor’s Scholarship program. We had a chance to chat with her about her college journey and here’s what she had to say. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I live just outside of …

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Student Loan Pause Extended Again! How to Make the Most of It

By Cat GallagherLast updated on September 28, 2022

You’ve definitely heard by now that the student loan pause has been extended yet again – this time to May 1, 2022. This great news for anyone who’s still paying off their federal student loans! The federal government had first initiated the Student Loan Repayment Freeze in mid-2020. The aim was to offer relief to …