Ellen Andersen

Ellen is a guest blogger for College Raptor. She is a recent graduate of the University of Iowa. She holds a BA in English with Creative Writing and Psychology. Her current focus is applying to the Fulbright Scholar program.
Stay safe and learn about your student loan borrower protections
student loans

A Breakdown of Student Loan Borrower Protections

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Taking out student loans is a huge commitment that can potentially greatly impact your life after college. When taking out student loans, borrowers need to be aware of the loan borrower protections they have. It’s very important to do plenty of research into student loan borrower protections before signing the dotted line. Read the fine …
What are the pros and cons of job shadowing?
careers & internships

Pros and Cons of Job Shadowing

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re not quite certain about a professional field, job shadowing is a great option to consider. It’s also a good way for employers to train new employees so that they aren’t being thrown into the deep end, as it were. This is generally a useful time to ask questions about the field and get advice …
college comparisons

Colleges for Students Interested In Space!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are plenty of reasons for people to like space. Space is cool. It’s a great medium to work with problem-solving skills. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to go up in a rocket? There are plenty of job opportunities for people interested in space, too. Here’s a list of schools that might be …
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college search

Reasons Why You Should Revisit Colleges

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it comes to finding the right “fit” with a college, visiting campus is almost essential. The space around you can have a huge impact on your psychological well-being. If you don’t feel happy wandering around campus, it will be a rough four or five years ahead. That’s why you should revisit a college. So …
What happens to your original loan when you refinance
student loans

What Happens to Your Original Loan When You Refinance?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Let’s assume you’ve taken out student loans and need to start repaying them. There are several options available when it comes to making paying off student loans more bearable. Refinancing is a popular option. But what does refinancing entail, and how is it different from your original loan? What even happens to your original loan …
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questions & answers

What is the Common Black College Application?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Common Application is well-known and well-used when it comes to applying to colleges. The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a similar process with some key features. Whereas most of the time you pay application fees to each college you submit an application to, the Common Black College App allows you to apply to …
cold-weather-college
college comparisons

Colleges for Students Who Like Extreme Sports

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students are content to keep their workouts confined to the safety of a gym or recreation center. Then there are those students who live for the rush of adrenaline that only a more extreme stimulation can give. Few colleges sanction extreme sports due to the higher risk to students’ health, but if you live …
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scholarships

Scholarships for Biomedical Science Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
“Biomedical Sciences” covers quite a bit of ground. For example, medical microbiology, virology, biomedical engineering, and genetic epidemiology, to name a few. If it’s an applied science that has a basis in healthcare or public health, you’re likely in a biomedical field. Many undergraduates pursuing this Bachelor’s degree likely have to go on to graduate-level …

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