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financial aid

FAFSA: More Than Just Federal Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Completing the FAFSA is the first step towards getting any type of financial aid towards college. Unfortunately, every year too many families across the US don’t file the FAFSA because they presume that they are not eligible for financial aid, so why bother with the formalities? The single biggest mistake you can make with getting …
Use these time management strategies so you won't run out of time on the ACT or SAT.
ACT & SAT

Time Keeping Strategies For The ACT And SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The ACT and SAT questions are challenging by themselves. Add to it the limited time that you get to answer all the questions and these tests become even more challenging. Knowing how to strategize and get the most out of your time in the exam plays an important role in your overall score in the …
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scholarships

Scholarships For Plant Sciences

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you love plants? Well, if you are planning on majoring in any specialty related to plant sciences, you need to check out these plant sciences scholarships and apply to all that you are eligible for. Getting scholarships, which you don’t need to repay, takes some burden off not …
Should you visit colleges again after you've been accepted
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Should I Visit Colleges Again As An Accepted Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you visited the campuses of the colleges you applied to, you might think that visiting the campuses again is not really necessary. You’ve seen the colleges and their facilities up close, you liked what you saw, and that’s why you went ahead with your applications to those institutions. So why visit colleges again? Will …
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scholarships

Scholarships for Industrial Engineering Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Industrial Engineering is among the most strenuous and intensive of college majors. Students who graduate from this program shape the way industrial practices and developments grow. Considering the importance of this course, several scholarships are offered to Industrial Engineering students to make their way through college easier. Receiving financial support goes a long way in …