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 December 22, 2022
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 December 22, 2022
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 December 22, 2022
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 …
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11 Colleges Putting Health & Wellness First

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
The dreaded freshman 15 has been around since before college was even a thought in most of our minds. There have been countless articles written about everything from how to avoid it, to how to get rid of it. But there are some schools are doing more than just offering more fruits and veggies in …

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