Kaeli Nieves-Whitmore

Kaeli Nieves-Whitmore is a content and research specialist at College Raptor. She has been writing and blogging for over a decade, both personally and professionally. As a non-traditional student, Kaeli brings a fresh perspective to College Raptor.
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Choosing a College as an LGBTQ Student

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on August 20, 2020
Applying to college is a daunting time in any student’s life. There are tons of questions to answer, big decisions to make, and an amazing amount of pressure to get into the “right” school. But, for LGBTQ students, there are even more things to consider, and often more pressure to find a school that works …
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What Are “Wellness Dorms”? They’re AWESOME.

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on August 21, 2020
You’ve decided on a college–or you’re close to it– and the next big decision you have to make is where you’re going to live. There are multiple different styles of living on most campuses, and the thought of making such a big decision when you haven’t had much choice about your living arrangements in the …
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7 Scholarships for Legacy Students

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on June 8, 2020
In 1972, The Godfather was released to theaters to widespread acclaim. Among the numerous shoot-em-up scenes, intense and expressive acting, and quotable lines, audiences the world over appreciated the subtext of the film. In an opening scene, the leader of an Italian organized crime family, Don Vito Corleone questions his godson, asking him if he …
Here's our guide to online BBA programs.
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2016 Guide: Online BBA Programs – College Raptor’s Official Guide to Online BBA Programs

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on September 17, 2020
This guide is meant as a comprehensive resource for prospective, current, and former online BBA program students. It covers topics to help students understand how online BBA programs work, how to evaluate programs, what to look for–and avoid–in an online program, how to apply and enroll in a program, and what steps to take after graduation. …
Here's how to balance your online BBA program and life.
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Strategies for Balancing Your Online BBA & Your Life

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on January 20, 2020
As a non-traditional student, I know how intimidating the thought of going back to–or starting–school can be after you’ve been away from academia for a while. But, there are tons of reasons to head back into the classroom–online or in the traditional setting–and get your BBA degree. Once the decision is made, it’s time to …