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Definitely don't let your parents apply to scholarships for you
scholarship search & applications

Can Parents Apply for Scholarships for Their Child? Here’s How You Can Help.

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 20, 2023
Parents should not apply for scholarships on behalf of their child. However, you can assist them in the process by: Helping them hone their time management skills. Brainstorming essay topics together. Proofreading their applications and essays. Helping students search for scholarships. Completing FAFSA While parents can technically apply for scholarships for their children, it’s recommended …
You can find a mentor through an internship.
student life

2 Great Ways To Find A Mentor in College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Finding a mentor can take a significant amount of time. After all, you want to make sure that you find the right person to mentor and guide you during your college years. There are several ways to find a mentor but two of the easiest are through internships and student organizations. Using Internships To Find …
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questions & answers

Do Employers Care About Your ACT/SAT Scores?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 12, 2025
Key Takeaways: In most situations, employers do not ask or care about your ACT / SAT score. Generally you should only include your ACT / SAT results on your resume if you have limited work experience or you’re submitting the resume to a college. If you need to list your scores, place them in the …
ACT Workkeys is a unique assessment.
ACT & SAT

What is ACT WorkKeys?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
ACT WorkKeys is a unique skill assessment system. It measures various job-related foundational and soft skills, crucial to success in the workplace. Students and job-seekers, as well as experienced professionals, can use the ACT WorkKeys test to assess their own skills and get a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. They can then use …
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scholarship search & applications

The Pros and Cons of Contest Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Contest scholarships are unusual in that they are not based on a student’s GPA or their community service. Applicants are asked to submit one or more entry, such as a creative essay, art piece, short film, practical invention—the list is endless. Pros of Contest Scholarships Students can (sometimes) submit multiple entries, increasing their chances of …
Living on campus may make you homesick.
student loans

Can Student Loans Be Used For Living Expenses?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
The short answer is yes, you can use student loans for living expenses. Student loans aren’t meant to cover only tuition and textbooks. They are intended to make it easier for students to get the basic necessities so they can focus on their education instead of worrying about how they’re going to pay for college. …
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affordability & college cost

College Costs: What You Should Expect to Pay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 24, 2024
Tuition is the first thing most families think about when calculating college costs. And that’s totally justified considering tuition fees are the largest expense associated with college education. However, there are several other college related expenses to factor in when calculating the total cost of college. Here, we breakdown those expenses and give some tips on …
There are some myths surrounding student loan consolidation
student loans

3 Common Myths Surrounding Student Loan Consolidation

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Student loan consolidation allows you to combine multiple federal student loans into one loan so that you make only one payment every month instead of multiple payments. This option offers several benefits to borrowers. Unfortunately, the myths surrounding student loan consolidation cause a lot of confusion resulting in many students making the wrong decision, which …

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