College Raptor Staff

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Why It’s So Important To Visit A College Before Applying

Today, it seems like you can get all the information you want about any college with a simple Google search. You don’t have to leave your home to get details about the academic curriculum, extracurricular activities or campus facilities. So why exactly do experts strongly advise students to visit prospective colleges before applying? What additional …
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student loans

How Do You Qualify For Student Loan Forgiveness?

Federal student loans offer several benefits that private student loans don’t offer. One of these benefits is being able to qualify for student loan forgiveness. The student loan forgiveness program is a special type of benefit established by the federal government. It is only applicable to federal student loans, and that too, only certain types …
Transferring colleges can be stressful. Here are some myths that we can disprove
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How to Transfer Colleges: A Complete Guide

Key Takeaways: Transferring colleges is common–whether it’s because of academics, social fit, location, or cost. Before transferring, it’s important to understand the transfer process, including deadlines, application requirements, when to visit campus, and maintaining grades. Find out about the level of difficulty of admissions, applying to previously rejected colleges, credit transfer, graduating on time, and …
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student loans

The Average Student Loan Debt in America | 2023

The cost of obtaining a college education has been increasing steadily over the years. Today, most college students require the help of scholarships and student loans to cover the costs. However, the average student loan debt has risen along with the price-tag of college. Here’s a look at the average student debt in the U.S. in 2023. Important Things …
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What Are Charter and Magnet Schools?

Charter and magnet schools have become the focus of much debate in the US this past year. Most people know that both of these are alternatives to traditional public schools or expensive private schools. The problem that many have however is understanding what the differences are between the two. Also, how are they different from …

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