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student loans

How To Protect Yourself From New Student Loan Scams

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
Looking for student loans can be a trying process. When you’re under that kind of stress, it’s easy to fall prey to student loan scams. Scammers work by offering you a tempting easy solution to your problem. Unfortunately, instead of resolving anything, it just throws you further into debt. Knowing how to protect yourself from …
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college applications

How To Boost Your AP Exam Scores

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
AP exams are tough. Getting high scores in this exam requires you to invest a lot of time and effort into preparing for the test. But it’s well worth it. Impressive test scores lead to increased admission odds. Additionally, good scores make you eligible for college credit. Most colleges give credit to students who score …
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student loans

What Is Student Loan APR? Why Is It Important?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
When you start researching student loans, you will come across several new terms. Sometimes it’ll feel like learning an entirely new dictionary. Each new term is vital to understand, however, since they will play a part in your finances. One such term that’s overlooked or misunderstood is APR—or Annual Percentage Rate. Let’s take a look …
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questions & answers

How Do I Discover My Financial Aid Eligibility?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many, if not most, students depend on some financial aid to help them cover the cost of college. Determining financial aid eligibility, however, can be confusing. What do you qualify for? How much can you earn? This article covers the general eligibility requirements for the 3 main types of financial aid available to students—federal student …
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What Are Credit Hours In College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 22, 2024
When you sign up for classes in college, you might see the term “credit hours.” Credit hours refers to the number of credits you’ll receive if you complete the class, which can then be put towards your graduation requirements. However, it can get a little confusing – this article reviews everything you need to know …
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majors & industries

10 Awesome Careers for an IT Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 1, 2023
Do you love working with computers, computer systems, and information technology? Are you fascinated with the deep tech side of how networks and security infrastructures work? If you’ve said yes to either of the above questions, then being an IT major will be a perfect fit for you. No matter which specific technology infrastructure you’re …

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