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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13 Ways to Advance Your Career in Business

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
In the world of business careers, it can sometimes feel hard to stand out. Many times, your job will require you to be more of a general practitioner than a specialist or true expert in one particular field. When this happens, it may be difficult to identify your next career move. “I’m pretty good at …

Reasons to Refinance Your Student Loans [FREE GUIDE]

By Tyler HakesLast updated on February 29, 2016
Reasons to Refinance Your Student Loans [FREE GUIDE] Borrowers who refinance their student loans can save thousands of dollars. In our free guide on Reasons to Refinance Your Student Loans, you’ll learn about how refinancing can not only help you lower your payments, but could also save you tons of money on interest, and even …
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How to Get a Student Loan With No or Bad Credit

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 30, 2023
Bad credit or no credit doesn’t have to be an obstacle to getting a higher education. There are ways to get student loans regardless of your credit history. For example, the federal government doesn’t factor in credit history when approving undergraduate student loans. You can get federal student loans with no credit or bad credit. …

Starter’s Guide to Student Loan Refinance [FREE Guide]

By Tyler HakesLast updated on March 18, 2016
The Ultimate Starter’s Guide to Student Loan Refinance [FREE Guide] Did you know that borrowers who refinance their student loans can save thousands? It’s true! Many borrowers get lower interest rates, lower monthly payments, better terms, and more repayment flexibility by refinancing. Get our free Starter’s Guide to Student Loan Refinance to learn what you need to know …
Here are two of the best companies and lenders for medical school loans
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Medical School Loans – 2 Best Companies and Lenders for Med Students

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Each year, thousands of students invest in themselves and enroll in medical school. It’s not surprising. For many students, pursuing a medical degree is a wise and also lucrative choice. But that doesn’t offset the fact that medical school is still an expensive investment. That’s where medical school loans come in. Few students, or their …
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MBA Student Loans: The Best Lenders to Finance Your MBA

By Tyler HakesLast updated on April 27, 2023
There are several reasons people decide to pursue an MBA. From increased lifetime earning potential to having a leg up for job openings and promotions, having an advanced degree in the field of business can be hugely beneficial. That’s why each year thousands of people (most of them already in the workforce) decide to pursue …
Here are some law school loans from companies you should consider
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Law School Loans: Best Student Loan Companies for Law Students

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’re ready to take the next big step in life and pursue your JD. You’ve probably worked incredibly hard to keep your grades up all through undergrad. Or, you’ve worked for a few years after graduating to build up some experience in the field. Then, you went through the tenuous process of researching, comparing, and …