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student loans

FAQS About Private Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
There are a lot of questions that come with student loans, and we aim to answer quite a few of them! What are private student loans? Private student loans are loans offered by banks and other private lending institutions to college students to help cover all or part of their college education costs. How are …
summer college tours
college search

How to plan your summer college visits

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 12, 2026
Key takeaways Summer college visits may offer a more personalized experience since university staff tend to have a lighter schedule. Plan your visits around official campus tour dates. To save time and money, try grouping multiple schools into one trip. Reach out in advance if you want to stay overnight in a dorm or sit …
ACT & SAT

What Should You Do If You Get A Low ACT / SAT Score?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
High ACT/SAT scores can boost your chances of getting accepted into the university of your choice. Scoring well on these tests is even more important if you are applying to highly competitive institutions, where every single aspect of your application will be weighed, including your test scores. Also, you can qualify for more scholarships with …
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scholarships

Scholarships for Dog Lovers

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 14, 2025
Key Takeaways There are scholarships available specifically for dog lovers. Several scholarships require a short, personal essay to apply. Some awards are tailored to students pursuing a veterinary degree. Many scholarships reward passion and real-life experiences with dogs. Students who have volunteered in shelters, trained pets, or are planning careers in animal care may be …
How to pick a college major this summer
college majors & minors

How To Select A College Major This Summer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Selecting a college major is a huge decision. It’s right up there with choosing the right college. You will be spending the next four years in the program that you choose. It is important to spend as much time as possible exploring prospective majors so that you make the right decision. Although you can change …
How can grad PLUS loans help you afford grad school
student loans

Things to Know About Grad PLUS Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 12, 2025
You got into graduate school! That’s amazing, but that also means you have to pay for grad school. How do you do that? Grad PLUS Loans are federal student loans that students can take to cover the costs of grad school. Only students attending programs in a graduate or professional school are eligible to take …
Federal consolidation loans can be a huge relief to students with loans
student loans

9 Important Facts About Federal Consolidation Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
Federal Direct Consolidation Loans are a type of loan that merges multiple federal student loans into a single loan. The single biggest advantage of federal consolidation loans is that you only have to make a single monthly payment as opposed to making multiple payments on different days of the month. It’s definitely more convenient and …

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