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student loans

Betsy DeVos in Trouble for Violating Student Loan Court Order

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
U.S. Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim has found that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos violated her court order to stop going after the debts of former students of defunct Corinthian Colleges. Instead, DeVos continued telling them to make payments toward debt they had accrued. There would be nothing unusual about this if the school was still …
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college search

How To Evaluate Colleges On Your List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’ve spent weeks narrowing down your shortlist of colleges that are the best fit for your requirements. While you’re pretty happy with your efforts, you realize you have a dilemma. No specific college on your shortlist ticks all of your boxes. Some offer what you are looking for in terms of academic programs and cost …
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ACT & SAT

Everything You Need To Know About The SAT Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Taking the SAT can be a source of stress for many high school students, and a lot of them are confused about the SAT essay.  Does every SAT taker have to complete the SAT essay section or is it optional?  How much time will you get to complete this section?  What does this section really …
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student life

6 Of The Best TVs For College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2026
  Most times, you may enjoy watching videos on your laptop or smartphone. But there are certain movies that can’t be watched on those tiny screens. Or maybe sometimes you want to bust some stress with a video game party after mid-terms or finals. For those times, you need a TV in your room. We’ve …
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student life

6 of the Best Desks for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2026
The best study sessions require the right tools and environment. Key in any student’s study toolkit is a good, solid desk. Every college student needs a good desk to study at and store their school supplies. We’ve rounded up six of the best desks for high school and college students.  Industrial Style Folding Desk by …
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careers & internships

Defining the Job Outlook in the 2026 Market

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 17, 2026
Key Takeaways: Job outlook uses real-world data to inform you if a certain career is growing or declining over a period of time. Job outlook is important because it ensures there’s job sustainability and provides insight into the future demand of a specific career field. The fastest-growing jobs from 2024 to 2034 include wind turbine …

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