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careers & internships

10 valuable lessons you learn from an internship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 13, 2026
Key takeaways Internships offer real-world experience you can’t get in a classroom. You can build communication, problem-solving, and time management skills. Internships can help you explore careers before committing long-term. Mentors and networking from internships could open doors for future opportunities. Experience gained can boost your confidence and look great on resume. An internship is …
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student loans

How To Get A Private Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
Though private student loans are considered a last resort, since they are more expensive than federal student loans, it is good to know you have this option if your financial aid package not enough to cover all your college expenses. Here’s how to get a private student loan: Start By Doing Exhaustive Research On Private …
student loans

Qualifying For Student Loan Refinancing

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many people turn to student loan refinancing to lower their loan interest rates. However, student borrowers do not get automatically approved for refinancing. Student loan refinancing is only offered by private lenders and they require borrowers to meet certain requirements in order to qualify for refi. Although lenders vary in their specific criteria for approving …
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college admissions

A guide to grad school exams: GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, and more

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 26, 2026
Key takeaways:   The four most common grad school exams are the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT.  Some fields require specialized exams like the DAT for dental school or the OAT for optometry.  International students applying to U.S. grad programs typically need to submit proof of English proficiency.  Not all grad schools require entrance exams since some programs have shifted to test-optional or holistic admissions.  Starting your test prep …
Is it a good idea to refinance your federal student loans with a private lender?
questions & answers

Should You Refinance Federal Loans With A Private Lender?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
The main reason borrowers choose to refinance their loan option is to negotiate new terms with the refinanced loan. Some borrowers choose to refinance to take advantage of current lower interest rates. Others may choose this option because are struggling with their existing loans and looking for a way to lower their monthly payments. Refinancing …
These are a few potential careers for marketing majors.
majors & industries

Potential Career Paths For Marketing Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Marketing majors have always been in great demand across multiple industries. That demand has grown exponentially in today’s ever-evolving marketing landscape. Professionals must have the skills to integrate proven traditional techniques with modern marketing strategies. Understanding how to harness online social media is a must for today’s marketing majors. So what are the potential careers …
What does student loan origination mean
questions & answers

What Does Student Loan Origination Mean?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025
Many students going to college end up taking out student loans. When you apply for a student loan, lenders process your application before it can be approved. In industry terms, this is known as student loan origination. Origination Think of the root word “Origin.” This is a brand new loan, created by the lender for …

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