Tyler Hakes

Tyler Hakes is the former Director of Marketing at College Raptor. He writes about topics related to the college search, admissions and financial aid. He's always looking to tell great stories about students discovering their perfect school.
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12 Great Reasons You Should Consider Going to College in Oregon

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Oregon is one of those states that, for some reason, seems to be easily overlooked. Maybe it’s because it’s just north of California, or maybe because it’s just south of Washington. Or, maybe it’s this combination that leaves it just out most people’s minds. But, there are a whole lot of reasons to check it out. …

Iowa Wesleyan College partners with College Raptor to provide prospective students with easy access to accurate estimates of education costs

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Customized “Net Price Calculator” brings new level of transparency to college search Iowa Wesleyan College today announced a strategic partnership with College Raptor which brings a new level of transparency about the affordability of an IWC education to prospective students. Available now at iwc.edu, College Raptor’s Net Price Calculator, which estimates both need and merit-based …

College Raptor Announced as Finalist for “Outstanding Startup Company of the Year” in 2015 Prometheus Awards

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
This week, the Technology Association of Iowa announced finalists for the 10th annual Prometheus Awards. College Raptor was named as one of three finalists for “Outstanding Startup Company of the Year”. The Prometheus Awards honor technology companies, startups and entrepreneurs across the state of Iowa in 13 different categories. This year, the Technology Association received …
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College Raptor’s Online Matching Platform Connects Colleges With Prospective Students, Provides Customized Tools for Awarding Financial Aid

By Tyler HakesLast updated on November 6, 2025
New Organization Assists in Enrollment Management Optimization for Higher Ed Iowa City, Iowa (PRWEB) February 18, 2015 As part of its continued commitment to bringing transparency to the college search process, College Raptor today announced a suite of services designed to support colleges and universities as they recruit and award financial aid packages to prospective …
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7 Mind-Blowing Campus Buildings Designed by Architect Frank Gehry

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Frank O. Gehry is one of the world’s foremost designers and architects. His unique style is unmistakable, and it’s especially obvious when one of his sparkling, futuristic structures is erected on a college campus full of historic, ivy-covered steeples. Known for impossible shapes and curved surfaces, his works often look like something right off the set of …

Higher Education Leaders Endorse College Raptor

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Reinventing the College Search Process: Free Service Helps Students Find Affordable College Matches IOWA CITY, IOWA (PRWEB) January 07, 2015 College Raptor today announced its advisory board of distinguished experts from higher education who will provide guidance as the organization brings a new level of transparency to the admissions and financial aid process. College Raptor …

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