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Q&A Interview with Scholarship Winner Christine Yuan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $1,000 scholarship winner, Christine Yuan! We had a chance to interview her about her college planning experience. Here’s what she had to say. Tell us a little bit about yourself.  I will be a college freshman in the fall. I am spending this summer working. I …

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Top Companies That Offer Tuition Reimbursement

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 24, 2025

Key Takeaway Tuition reimbursement is a benefit some companies offer to help offset the cost of college, so you can continue working and saving. Every company has different terms: some companies pay education costs upfront, while others reimburse you after you complete your courses. Below, we’re sharing 15 companies that have excellent tuition reimbursement programs …

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How to Make the Best Class Schedule

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 9, 2025

Building a class schedule that works well with your personal, social, and work life is the ultimate key to a successful college career. You’ll want to consider your degree and major requirements, while also accounting for breaks, homework, and extracurriculars. Here are some tips and steps on how you can make the best class schedule …

College Raptor and Ocelot Partner to Provide Greater College Cost Transparency

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Colleges and universities that use both platforms can now bring greater price transparency and educational tools to students and parents planning and paying for college. IOWA CITY, IA – College Raptor, the leading provider of Net Price Calculators (NPCs), and Ocelot, higher education’s most-deployed and fastest-growing AI-powered Student Communication Platform, announced today that they have …

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How To Negotiate Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 14, 2026

Key takeaways: If your financial aid package isn’t enough to cover attendance or another school offers more, students may want to negotiate with their college for a larger scholarship. To increase the likelihood of approval, have a specific and realistic number in mind and be polite. Generally, students cannot negotiate higher scholarships with outside organizations, …

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Top Careers in Photography

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you love art, photography may be right up your alley. This is a very versatile field to find yourself in – after all, you can take photos of just about anything! From weddings to wildlife, there will be something that sparks your interest and creativity. But what do you need to become a photographer …

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Looking for a Side Hustle While You’re Still in College? Consider These Online Tutoring Jobs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s no secret that college students are often low on cash. Many take up jobs on campus doing work-study, at their local supermarket, or the coffee shop. But there’s one position that can have a lot of flexibility and bring you some extra dollars, all without leaving the comfort of your dorm room. Online tutoring …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southwest US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Vast deserts, sprawling cities, deep canyons, and rugged mountains, all make up the landscape of the Southwest region. Many of the colleges in the area are as excellent as the geography is dynamic. We wanted to highlight some of the lesser-known Southwest colleges that deserve attention. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must …

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Hidden Gems Colleges in the Southeast | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

What do you think about when you hear “the Southeast?” Many think about southern hospitality, comfort food, warm weather, and history. You should add amazing colleges to that list. While there are powerhouse colleges in the Southeast, there are also a bunch of great schools that fly under the radar. That’s why we wanted to …