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Colleges for Students Who Like Extreme Sports

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students are content to keep their workouts confined to the safety of a gym or recreation center. Then there are those students who live for the rush of adrenaline that only a more extreme stimulation can give. Few colleges sanction extreme sports due to the higher risk to students’ health, but if you live …
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Check Out College Raptor’s Brand New Student Loan Finder!

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 8, 2024
College Raptor is all about bringing transparency to college financing. Pursuing scholarships, grants, work-study programs, and other sources of gift-aid are the ideal way to pay for college. However, many students will still have to turn to student loans. That’s why we’ve created a brand new Student Loan Finder feature, so students and their families …
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How to Create An Effective Study Plan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
It always pays to take time to create an effective study plan. It will help you ace the exams without letting the stress get to you. Try some of these tips to help create, and stick to, an effective study plan. Start Early Waiting till the last minute to start studying is the biggest mistake …
What if you want to switch your major? Here are the pros and cons
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Pros and Cons of Switching Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 28, 2023
When starting college, it can be overwhelming to pick a major because there are so many to choose from. It’s actually typical for students to start as an open or undecided major because there are so many options and they aren’t sure what is best for them and their future career. But for the most …
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Common Things People Overlook when Selecting a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it’s time to start the college search, it’s easy to overlook aspects of each school. You’re often concentrating on your intended major and the academics. However, there are some things that many students overlook when they’re thinking about how to decide on a college These below are only a few examples. Freshman Retention Rates …
Federal student loan interest rates increased in 2017
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Increased Federal Student Loan Interest Rates: What it Means for Student Borrowers

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025
6/20/2017 In May, Congress announced that the federal student loan interest rates would be increasing. Starting effective July 1st, 2017 the rate for Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans for undergraduate students will rise to 4.45%. For graduate students, the increase is going up to 6%. What it Means for Borrowers Starting July 1st, …
You can use a megaphone to declare something, but what about declaring your major right away?
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Pros and Cons of Declaring Your College Major Right Away

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When completing college applications, some schools may ask you which major you are interested in pursuing. However, even if you already know which major you’ll choose, there are pros and cons to declaring it so soon. Here’s what you need to know. Pro: It’s attractive to the school. Declaring your major on your applications may …

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