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How To Write a Good Conclusion for an Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 12, 2024
You’ve come to the final paragraph in your essay—the conclusion. But now you feel stuck. Whether it’s the pressure to summarize effectively or the desire to end on a note of originality, you may find yourself wondering, “How do I write a good conclusion for an essay?” Let’s break it down.   Why Is a …
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Top 10 Most Popular Coding Languages

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 12, 2024
Coding language is the language that people use to communicate with computers. There are thousands of coding languages in use for various applications. The best coding language for you depends on your career goals as each language serves different applications. In this increasingly digital age, learning coding languages is one way to weather the ups …
scholarship search & applications

8 Scholarships with April Deadlines

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 5, 2024
There are thousands of scholarships to apply for and the best part — you can apply year round! That can make it overwhelming to narrow down, but we’ve got you. To help you out, we’ve researched some scholarships with April deadlines. 8 Scholarships with April Deadlines 1. THE HERBERT LEHMAN EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP Award Amount: …
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How Refinancing Student Loans Can Impact Your Credit Score

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 1, 2024
Refinancing student loans can have a positive impact on your credit score, but it can also hurt your credit. Understanding how refinancing can hurt your credit is key to taking steps to minimize the negative impact. Refinancing is a common solution for managing student loan debt. It allows you to exchange your existing student loans …
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Scholarship Spotlight: Scholarships with March Deadlines

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2024
Scholarships are a great way to help cover college costs and the best part is, you can apply year-round. Check out these scholarships with March deadlines that could help you alleviate some of the financial burden of your college education. 7 Scholarships with March Deadlines 1. College Raptor Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: March 31  …
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Preparing for Your Grad School Interview: Tips and Common Questions

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 28, 2024
Once you’ve successfully applied to your dream grad school and they’ve invited you to interview, it’s time to prepare. Post-graduate interviews are usually part of the application process and include personalized questions to assess your qualifications. Though each graduate program is different, interview panels will often ask general questions to get a sense of your …
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What to Wear For a College Interview

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 8, 2024
Ah, you’re planning for your college interview—a pivotal event that can shape the trajectory of your academic and professional career. Whether you’re a high school senior who’s eager to impress your dream school or a transfer student looking to make a positive impression, what you wear to your college interview can impact how you’re perceived.  …

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