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careers & internships

The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 31, 2025
Key Takeaway Fellowships are programs that are often associated with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. If you are pursuing specialized work, research, or service in your field, you might be a good fit for a fellowship. While fellowships offer hands-on experience and long-term career benefits, they …
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questions & answers

Can I Negotiate A Lower Student Loan Interest Rate?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2025
The thought of being able to negotiate a lower student loan interest rate sounds tempting. Unfortunately, this tactic is not always fruitful, especially with federal student loans. The interest rates on federal student loans are set every year by the federal government and cannot be negotiated. The rate changes every year but once it is …
Do you have to take the SAT subject tests?
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Are SAT Subject Tests Required?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The aim of the general SAT test is to evaluate your reasoning skills and your readiness for college. The SAT Subject tests, on the other hand, is meant to assess your knowledge in a specific subject area. If you are wondering whether SAT subject tests are required, the answer is it depends. SAT Subject Tests Can …
Here are some college prep activities to do over the summer so you aren't as stressed later.
college applications

How to Balance Summer College Prep Activities

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
For most students, summer means free time, friends, family, and fun. Although unwinding before entering senior year is important, it is just as important to make time for a few college prep activities to help alleviate impending senior year stress. Summer Reading Just because you aren’t enrolled in Advanced Placement doesn’t mean you can’t read …
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financial aid

How To Get A Work Study

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
Funding your lifestyle remains one of the largest concerns for students entering college. Students turn to many forms of financial assistance. Of the many forms of federal financial aid, work study is often overlooked by students. Often, students will think the program doesn’t apply to them and not look further into it. However, just like …
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scholarships

6 Scholarships for Animal Lovers

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 1, 2025
Do you love frogs, ferrets, or fluffy cats? Whether you hope to work with animals for your career or you just simply enjoy them, you will find plenty of scholarship opportunities that offer financial aid for college-going animal lovers like yourself. Check out these interesting scholarships for animal lovers and apply to those you qualify …
Here's how to boost your GPA this summer.
college applications

3 Ways to Boost Your GPA This Summer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are disappointed with your last year’s grades, it’s not too late to take steps to improve your GPA. Here are a few things you can do over the summer vacation to boost your GPA to not jeopardize your college applications. Get a Tutor for Your Weaker Subjects Whether you are struggling with chemistry …

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