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Here are a few college application tips for homeschooled students.
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College Application Tips For Homeschooled Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
In some ways, the college application process for homeschooled students may be slightly different than that for traditional students. If you are a homeschooled student, you may not be able to submit a traditional transcript of course grades. You may also not be able to meet the recommendation letter criteria laid out for traditional students. …
There are a few signs that suggest transferring schools.
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How to know if you should transfer colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 20, 2025
Key takeaways: You should change colleges if your current school doesn’t offer your desired major, you are finding it too hard to afford, or if you aren’t getting what you need inside the classroom or as a “college experience” as a whole. You shouldn’t transfer to a new college if you only have a bad …
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Types of scholarships: differentiating private, institutional and government aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 14, 2025
Key takeaways Private scholarships are usually sponsored by businesses, nonprofits, or individuals. They often reward achievements or membership in specific groups. Government grants, such as the Pell Grant, are need-based awards funded by federal or state programs. Applying usually requires filling out the FAFSA. Institutional scholarships are offered directly by colleges and universities. They can …
Here are a few tips to increase your admission chances and get accepted into the college of your choice.
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Tips to Help You Beat The Admissions Odds

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
With the number of college applications far outnumbering the number of places available every year, colleges can afford to be super picky during the selection process. They set the benchmark very high so only the best of the best meet their stringent criteria. While getting accepted into the college of your choice may seem like …
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Do Student Loans Hurt Your Credit Score?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
By itself, taking out a student loan will not hurt your credit score. In fact, simply taking out a student loan will neither hurt nor benefit your credit score. How you handle your loan payments it what will impact your credit. If you miss a payment for any reason, that will hurt your score. On …

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