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Should I Visit Colleges Again As An Accepted Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you visited the campuses of the colleges you applied to, you might think that visiting the campuses again is not really necessary. You’ve seen the colleges and their facilities up close, you liked what you saw, and that’s why you went ahead with your applications to those institutions. So why visit colleges again? Will …

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FAQs About Work-Study Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2025

A work-study program is a type of financial aid that allows students with financial needs the opportunity to earn money that can be used to cover part of their educational and living expenses. It is offered to eligible students as part of their financial aid package. Do all students automatically qualify for work-study?   No, …

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Pros And Cons Of Front-Loaded Financial Aid Packages

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025

Financial aid for college students comes in many different forms, from grants and scholarships to work-study and study loans. Each of these financial aid forms differs in terms of eligibility requirements and maximum aid offered.  In addition, schools differ in the way that they distribute financial aid to students. Front-loading is one way that financial …

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Scholarships For Creative Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025

Scholarships for creative students are like the icing on the cake—you get paid to do more of something you love. Whether your talents lie with creative writing, charcoal painting, woodworking, or even cooking, you can bet there’s a scholarship out there for it. When you apply for one of these scholarships, you won’t even feel …

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The Basic Process Of Getting A Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 9, 2025

If you are planning on applying to college, chances are you will end up having to borrow money to fund your higher education. Understanding the process of getting a student loan, from the time you apply to the time you actually receive the funds is important so that you do not make any expensive mistakes. …

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Scholarships For Student Inventors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025

Everybody loves an inventor. It’s exciting to see what unexpected invention they will come up with next. However, inventions take time and money. A lack of either results in many potential inventors giving up their pursuit. To encourage student inventors to pursue higher education and hone their skills, several organizations and colleges offer financial support …

college majors & minors

What to Ask Yourself When Choosing a College Minor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Picking a minor to your degree is a great way to round up your education and distinguish yourself from the many other students who will graduate at the same time with similar degrees and grades. To make your minor count, it is important to take the time to choose the right one and the best …

ACT & SAT

ACT / SAT Pro Tip: Learn a New Word Every Day

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The higher your ACT / SAT test scores, the better your chances of getting accepted into the college of your choice, and the more scholarships you can be eligible for. With that in mind, it’s never too early to start preparing for the ACT or SAT, right? Even as early as freshman year you can …

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How Do I Get A Federal Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025

Knowing how to go about getting a federal student loan is a crucial step in the college application process. College tuition fees are out of reach of most families in America. The only way most families can afford to send their children to college is by taking some type of loan. When it comes to …