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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, …

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 …

student loans

The Best Way To Keep Track of Your Student Loan Payments

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 4, 2025

With multiple loan payments to make every month on different due dates, keeping track of your student loan payments can be challenging. Unfortunately, no student loan lender will accept that as your excuse for missing a payment. Before you get into any trouble with your payments, it is a good idea to have some kind …

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college search

In-State vs Out-Of-State Tuition: Picking the Right School for You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 5, 2025

In most cases, in-state tuition is much less than out-of-state college costs. On average, tuition for a public 4-year in-state school cost $9,750 in 2022-23 vs $28,297 for out-of-state tuition. Scholarships, reciprocity programs, and other financial aid packages can reduce the cost of tuition. When researching colleges, students often consider the proximity to home. Some …

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student loans

What Are Private Student Loan Interest Rate Discounts?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025

While private student loans typically have much higher rates of interest as compared to federal student loans, private lenders often offer a discount on a student loan interest rate if you meet their qualifying criteria. These are some of the private student loan interest rate discounts that you may qualify for: Auto-Debit Student Loan Interest …

questions & answers

Does Having Financial Need Affect Your Acceptance Odds?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 13, 2025

Key Takeaways: Need-blind schools don’t consider your financial need as part of your application. At need-aware colleges and universities, your financial need could affect your acceptance odds. Applying with a strong application, regardless of financial need, can improve your acceptance chances. Most colleges consider your financial need when reviewing your application, which could affect your …

questions & answers

Should I Send In My ACT/SAT Test Scores To Test Optional Colleges?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some colleges require ACT/SAT scores, others won’t demand them as part of your application. In fact, more and more colleges are becoming Test Optional. While some students might jump at the chance to not send in scores, others might want to highlight how hard they worked for a good score. So it begs the question: …

financial aid

Everything You Need to Know About the CSS Financial Aid Profile

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2025

The CSS Profile is a financial aid application offered by the College Board and used by around 270 participating colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. The CSS Profile asks for more information than the FAFSA, which could result in additional institutional financial aid for students who complete the application. Students should submit the FAFSA even if …

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