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Ivy League admission rates
college admissions

What Are Ivy League Admission Rates?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 10, 2023
With top-notch faculty, robust academic programs, and overall outstanding facilities, Ivy League schools have an earned enviable reputation as being among the best across the country. If you’ve set your sights on attending one of these prestigious schools, the first thing you should be aware of are the Ivy League admission rates. Do Ivy League …
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online colleges

A Guide to Going Back to College at 30

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 30, 2025
Key Takeaways Nearly 30% of full-time college students are over age 25, making adult and nontraditional students a significant part of higher education. Adult learners bring valuable life experiences, work experience, and clear career goals to the classroom. Flexible online programs, evening classes, and accelerated degree programs make it possible to balance college education with …
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scholarships

College Scholarships for High School Juniors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 7, 2023
It’s never too early to start looking for scholarships to help cover the cost of college. The earlier you start, the more opportunities to earn some free money towards tuition, books, and other college costs. And, hey, every little bit can help! Applying for college scholarships for high school juniors is a great way to …
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scholarships

20 Incredibly Unique Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 31, 2024
They say that there is a scholarship for pretty much anything and there are thousands of scholarships available to students. But who said that searching for financial aid had to be boring? There are countless funny, silly, and unique scholarships out there waiting for you to apply for them. If you’re looking for something a …
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scholarship search & applications

10 Interesting Scholarship Facts & Stats

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2024
Scholarships are free money* that the federal government, colleges and organizations of all sizes offer students to help pay for college. Scholarships may be awarded for academic accomplishments, athletic achievements, community service, ethnicity, or a number of other reasons. Some scholarships are one-time only while others are recurring. Scholarships are a great way to help …
5 study hacks proven by science and how they work
tips tools & advice

The Science Behind Studying: Best Study Times and Proven Study Hacks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 20, 2024
Key Takeaways To maximize your study sessions and help you remember information for longer, try implementing some of these science-backed study hacks, including: “chunking” information by breaking it down, reviewing notes frequently so as not to fall victim to the Forgetting Curve, exercising before studying, and using the Pomodoro Method for built-in short breaks. The …
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student life

20 Pet Friendly Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2025
It’s hard to resist the allure of animals and if you’ve had pets all your life, it’s not the easiest thing to leave them behind while you’re away at school. It’s true that many schools have therapy dog programs nowadays (although usually only around finals week), but if you’re looking for a slightly more permanent …

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