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.
Is an online art degree worth it?
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Are Online Art Degrees Worth It? A Real Online Art Student Gives Us Her Thoughts

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Online coursework can be found in almost every subject area. From computer science to English, online programs cover pretty much everything. One program that is surprisingly popular is an online art degree. From single, beginner-level classes for people who want to learn a new skill, to Masters of Fine Art programs, there are many ways to …
Toyota Auris Hybrid Logo.
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What are Hybrid Classes and How Do They Work?

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
It is no secret that online classes have become incredibly popular in recent years. They have grown from one or two classes at a few institutions to entire degree programs and online-only universities. While there are definitely benefits to online-only classes, there are also some downsides – including the inability to meet your classmates or …
Here's how to pay off your student loans faster.
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9 Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans Sooner

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on February 25, 2025
Student loans have become one of the most common types of loans in the US. As tuition costs have risen, students are relying more and more on student loans to cover the cost of their education. But paying student loans back can feel like a never-ending process. So how do you cut that process into …
Are online degrees taken seriously?
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Are Online Degrees Taken Seriously? 3 Simple Strategies to Make Sure Yours Will Be

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
With every mention of online colleges, there seems to be an accompanying mention of diploma mills and lackluster online schools, programs, or classes. There’s an unfortunate stigma surrounding online degrees and colleges that comes from years of shady organizations offering degrees to just about anyone who would pay the price. There have been more and …
Khan Academy
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Khan Academy Can Help You Get Your Degree For FREE!

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Khan Academy is a non-profit internet based company aiming to provide free online materials and resources to learners around the world. Started in 2005 by Salman Khan, the company is based around the idea that “you can learn anything”. Since its humble beginnings, when Khan was simply tutoring his cousins in math, the company has grown to …
The new PSAT is a bit different from the old one in terms of scoring.
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What in the World is Going on With the PSAT?

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Today is the day! High school juniors (and some sophomores) who took the PSAT in October have been anxiously awaiting their scores. After all, scores were already delayed from their normal delivery of the second week in December. With all of the changes coming to the SAT, his year, the College Board announced that scores …
Here's what you need to know for the ACT science section of the test
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ACT Science Section Study Guide – What You Need to Know For the ACT Science Section

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Composed of 40 questions, the ACT science section gives students 35 minutes to complete it. Three types of questions make up the 40 questions: Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting Viewpoints. For each type, students receive a short passage containing all the necessary information to answer the questions. Passages may be descriptions of experiments, graphs, …

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