student loans

Common Reasons For Student Loan Default And How You Can Avoid It

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025

If you are struggling to make your monthly loan payments, you are not alone. Various reports indicate that the number of students struggling with student loan debt is increasing every year. Every student may have a different reason as to why they default on their loans. The reasons don’t matter, though. Regardless of why you …

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Supplies Freshman Students Should Get Before Classes Start

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

Towards the end of summer, it is time to start making your college supply list, which includes things that you need to take with you to college. Do you have your list ready yet? Don’t wait for the last minute to start working on that list and buying the things you need. Those last few …

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11 Scholarships for High School Juniors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 16, 2025

Key Takeaway Are you a junior in high school looking for scholarships to help pay for school? We’ve rounded up 11 to help you get started. See which ones below are a good fit for you: One for students who are passionate about the environment and love to be creative. One through College Raptor that …

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How To Use The Rest Of The Summer To Prep For Freshman Year

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s your summer after high school and it’s winding down. The school year is approaching. Here are a few ways you can use the rest of the summer to prep for your upcoming freshman year. Take up a temporary summer job Taking up a job, even if it is just for a few weeks will …

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Freshman Move-In Day Tips, Tricks, and Advice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The week before and during freshman move-in day can be chaotic, overwhelming, and exciting all at once. The thought of living in a new environment, making new friends, having to familiarize yourself with new rules and schedules—all of this can be exciting. But it can be stressful as well. Not knowing what’s in store can …

ACT & SAT

States That Provide A Free ACT/ SAT Test

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The registration fees for the ACT and SAT tests can be pretty steep. For students of some states, the good news is that they do not have to pay any registration fee. There are 18 states that administer the SAT and ACT to juniors without charging them any registration fees. Here’s the breakdown. These states …

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Top 10 Colleges For Students Interested In Graphic Design

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you are looking for a career that will allow you to use your artistic talent and creativity, you may want to consider graphic design programs. Graphic designers are in great demand right now and that shows no signs of abating in the near future. A bachelor’s degree in graphic design will help hone your …

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4 Things You Must Understand About Student Loan Debt

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025

Taking student loans is often the only way that most students can fund their higher education. It has in fact become so commonplace that students don’t think twice about taking on huge loans just so they can attend the most prestigious college on their shortlist. Unfortunately, some student loan applicants mistakenly presume that once they …

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5 Colleges For Students Interested In Cars / Automobiles

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Interested in a career that allows you to spend your time around cars? Here’s our top pick of colleges you should consider: Kettering University Originally launched as General Motors Institute, Kettering University offers degrees in engineering as well as management in the automobile industry. Clemson University Students who attend this university in South Carolina get …