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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 …
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Dorm Decor Essentials For Your Style

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026
If you haven’t started your back-to-school or back-to-dorm shopping, now is the time to get a jump on it! When planning out your first college dorm room (or your fourth), it’s important that you make it a reflection of yourself and your unique style and vision. Yes, it may be a small room but it’s …
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10 Ways to Improve Your Admissions Chances

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 5, 2025
Key Takeaways: Your academic ability, extracurriculars, and the school’s selectivity generally affect your college admission chances, but other factors can come into play too. Researching and comparing colleges can help you determine the best options for your education goals. Create a list of safety, match, and reach colleges to improve your admission chances. Whether you …

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