College Raptor Scholarship winner Karen knows firsthand that applying to college is a team effort. She shared that she received support from both her parents and her school guidance counselor throughout the process.
“As a family, we went through the different options I would have in the future,” Karen explained. “We specifically discussed what schools would be the most financially feasible for me.”
Karen credited College Raptor for helping her make informed decisions. Tools such as the College Match Tool and the Financial Aid Offer Comparison Tool have supported hundreds of students nationwide, with Karen being one of them. These resources made it easier for her to identify colleges that aligned with both her academic goals and financial needs.
Her favorite feature is the Scholarship Search Tool.
“I really loved how creating a profile matches scholarships to your information, so you don’t have to scroll through thousands of scholarships that aren’t a match for you.”
When it came to the specific steps of the college application process, Karen relied heavily on her school guidance counselor. “She taught me things I didn’t know before, like how to navigate the Common App,” Karen said. The Common App was completely new to Karen, and even her parents weren’t familiar with it since they hadn’t gone through the process themselves.
Karen’s experience shows that with the right support, from family, counselors, and helpful online tools, the college application journey can be both manageable and rewarding.
Apply for the College Raptor Scholarship today, and you could receive a $2,500 scholarship to support your college journey. College Raptor awards scholarships quarterly, with no purchase necessary.
