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.
Frank Gehry designed the Weisman Art Museum.
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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 …

News update: We Create Here Covers College Raptor Launch, Funding and Vision

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
We Create Here announced the launch of College Raptor in 2014, including information about Series A financing raised from mostly within the state of Iowa. The article details information about the College Raptor vision to help students and families find their best college matches, considering academic fit, cultural fit and financial affordability. It also discusses …

New Online Search Tool, College Raptor, Uses Data, Crowdsourcing to Estimate Students’ “Net” Price at Every U.S. Four-Year School

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Tech Entrepreneur Partners with Former ACT CEO to Bring Transparency to Higher Ed Admissions and Financial Aid Iowa City, IA (PRWEB) December 03, 2014 As more than 2 million U.S. high school seniors begin the complex process of applying to college, they are faced with answering some of the most important and challenging questions of …

MyCollegePrice is Now College Raptor

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Going to college can be expensive, but it’s also often confusing. Families are often made to spend hours and hours trying to compare colleges, with little help or guidance. The college search — one of the most important decisions in a student’s life — has been made nearly impossible. The “sticker price” listed on a …
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Is Lower Student Debt More Important than a Big Name School for Thriving After College?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal (no subscription required) proclaims “Elite Colleges Don’t Buy Happiness for Graduates.”  The thesis of the article is that empirical data shows that a college’s reputation does not guarantee success in the workplace. Gallup surveyed more than 30,000 college graduates drawn from colleges and universities across the selectivity …

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