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myths

Myth: Student Loan Cosigners Help You Pay Off The Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 4, 2025
Most college students who take out private student loans will need a cosigner in order to be approved for the funds. So what exactly does a cosigner do when it comes time to repay the loan?  Myth: Student Loan Cosigners Help You Pay Off The Loan If you’re hoping the cosigner is a buddy who …
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questions & answers

Can You Change Student Loan Repayment Plans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you sign up for a student loan—whether federal or private—you’ll also sign up for a certain repayment plan. Options will vary from loan to loan. As time goes on, you may find that the monthly payments are too high, or that you’d save more money on a different plan. So it begs the question: …
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ACT & SAT

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in the ACT Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You know what you need to focus on, but do you know which things to avoid in the ACT essay? Sometimes during the ACT the essay section, students inadvertently do things that cause them to lose points. Luckily many of the mistakes are easy to avoid if you know about them. Here are some things …
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student loans

How Much Can You Take Out In Private Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
College is expensive. On top of tuition and board, a student needs to worry about balancing funds for food, college activities and other extra spending. After scholarships and grants, student loans can at least help cover the cost of tuition. Most federal student loans have limits in how much you can take out, but what …
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questions & answers

Do AP Test Scores Affect Your Acceptance Odds?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re taking AP classes, you may be wondering “Do AP scores affect acceptance odds for colleges?” Here’s a rundown of whether or not they affect your chances of admission and why AP courses can help in your college education. Do AP University Courses Scores Affect Admission to Colleges? Actually, AP scores don’t affect admission …
Homophones are the bane of most students.
ACT & SAT

It’s all about the Homophones, Right? (or is it Write?)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 5, 2025
Key Takeaways Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings, so it’s extremely important to understand their usage and context. Homophones are often challenging because of how much they sound alike, their different spelling variations, the confusing sound-to-letter relationship, and different types like homographs. From their/they’re/there to affect/effect and it’s/its, …
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student loans

Where to Begin with Your Student Loan Repayments

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Paying off your student loans can become challenging very quickly as you juggle multiple loan payments every month. The only way to stay on top of it and avoid the risk of getting into default is by making a plan that works for you. Wondering where to begin? Here’s a step-by-step plan that will help …
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scholarship search & applications

7 Tips for Setting Goals for Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
Scholarships are competitive – and time-consuming. Between the searching, essay writing, interviews, and submissions, it can get pretty overwhelming. But setting goals for scholarships can help you tackle this massive project and potentially get some free money for college! When it comes down to it, scholarships are a great way to pay for college. They’re …

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