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Types of academic calendars
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Different Kinds Of Academic Calendars

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Going through different types of academic calendars from different colleges can be confusing. Some colleges talk in terms of semesters. Others talk in terms of trimesters and quarters, and still others in terms of 4-1-4. Here’s an explanation of what these various types of academic calendars mean. Semester Calendar In a semester system, the academic …
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5 Mistakes That Cost You Financial Aid Money

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023
Getting any financial aid can help make it easier for you to attend the college of your dreams without falling too deep into debt. With several financial aid opportunities that you can pursue, your goal should be to get the maximum financial aid that you are eligible for. Unfortunately, many students decrease the financial aid …
You'll be asked to list any assets you or your parents have, but what counts as an asset?
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What Counts As An “Asset” On The FAFSA?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 18, 2024
When filing the FAFSA, you and your parents have to report certain assets Your assets are used to calculate how much need-based federal aid you are eligible for The FAFSA will verify your assets before calculating your eligibility To qualify for federal financial aid for college, you have to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application …
Here's when not to visit a college campus
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When NOT To Visit A Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You know all the reasons why you should visit the campus and naturally, you would make plans to visit during the most convenient time. For most people, this would be during the summer break. Not only is a school out so you won’t be missing classes but summer is also the best time to travel. …
A Carnegie Classification is mainly used for educational and research purposes in order to identify groups of comparable institutions.
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What Is A “Carnegie Classification?”

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
‘Carnegie Classification’ is the shortened version of ‘Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’. The classification, for educational and research purposes, identifies groups of comparable institutions. History of the Carnegie Classification Created in 1970, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education published for the first time in 1974. Its main aim was to create a …
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Foreign Language Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Today, as the global business world becomes increasingly more interconnected, there is a growing demand for multilingual professionals. Studying a foreign language will give you a massive edge over other applicants when you apply for a job, especially with multinational corporations. And if you can get a scholarship to fund your foreign language program, that’s …
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How to Use a Net Price Calculator 

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Figuring out the actual cost of attending any particular college can be tricky. More often than not, students do not pay the published tuition fee amount or the ‘sticker price’. The actual amount they end up paying could be a little or a lot lower, depending on the scholarships and grants that they have been …

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