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college admissions

How to Transfer Colleges: A Complete Guide

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 1, 2024
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

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 5, 2025
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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questions & answers

What Are Charter and Magnet Schools?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
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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financial advice & planning

What Are The 529 Plan Rules?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it comes to saving for college, 529 plans are often at the forefront of many parents’ savings research and goals. However, there are a lot of rules and information to digest. States offer 529 plans to give parents a way to save for their kids’ college tuition. Parents who start saving in a 529 …
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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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