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What Is Entrance Counseling For Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Entrance counseling for student loans is a mandatory counseling session. Students are required to complete it before they can access the federal student loan that has been allocated to them. You will have to complete this counseling session this if this is the first time you are applying for Direct Subsidized or Direct Unsubsidized Loans. …
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4 Things to do While Waiting For College Acceptance Letters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 18, 2024
Thousands of students wait anxiously each year for college acceptance letters, but the time between January and April shouldn’t be spent idly waiting. Students can tackle scholarship applications, grant applications, and financial aid requirements during this time period. High school seniors also shouldn’t let their grades or extracurricular involvement slip during this time period. Colleges …
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How Can I Increase My Chances Of Earning A Full-Ride Scholarship?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Getting a full-ride scholarship is a dream come true for any student, regardless of their financial background. A full-ride is essentially a scholarship that covers all college-related expenses, including tuition, textbooks, housing, and other costs associated with attending college. With a scholarship of this type, you don’t pay a cent towards your education, and you …
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Can’t Choose Between Two Colleges? Flip A Coin

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
We’ve all flipped a coin sometime or the other, whether it is to decide between two options or settle an argument with a friend. The question is should you use it for a decision as important as choosing between two colleges? It may seem like a ridiculous idea but flipping a coin can nudge you …
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Scholarships For Students Interested In Dentistry

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Dentistry is an exciting career path, filled with exciting possibilities brought about by several technological advancements in dental health. But the route to becoming a dentist is long and rigorous, and the college costs can be unaffordable. If you are looking for a way to get some financial assistance to cover the high cost of …