Allison Wignall

Here are some ways you can get out of student loan default
questions & answers

How Do You Get Out of Student Loan Default?

Well, the best way to get out of student loan default is not defaulting on your student loans in the first place. However, if you have already defaulted on your federal student loans, there are ways to get out—in fact, there are four major options. Pay Off the Loan in Full Let’s start off with …
sat and act test
ACT & SAT

4 Tips for Managing Test Anxiety DURING the ACT/SAT

No one has ever said that the ACT and SAT are not stressful. Beyond the weeks of studying, attending refresher classes, taking practice tests, and listening to ACT/SAT myths—there’s also a lot riding on your test scores. Scholarship opportunities, college acceptance odds, future job and internship prospects. To say that the ACT and SAT is …
Two boxers fighting on the ring - one is punching.
questions & answers

What are Competitive Student Loan Interest Rates?

You may have heard the term “competitive interest rates” while browsing around for a good student loan option. But what exactly makes an interest rate competitive? Interest Rate Percentage The percentage of the rate isn’t the only factor that makes a rate competitive. If Company A offers a loan with a 2.65% rate, and Company …
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ACT & SAT

Must-Have Materials for the ACT/SAT Exam

Students are likely so-focused on studying for the ACT/SAT, taking practice tests, brushing up on old school material, and reading up on test-taking strategies that they may overlook another important element in regards to the ACT/SAT: what they need to bring with them to the test. Preparation is key, in fact, over-preparation is even better. …
Here are our freshman orientation tips.
college admissions

4 Tips for College Orientation

Attending freshman orientation is one of the biggest steps forward towards your college career. It’s an exciting time that really gets you hyped up for your school and the time you’ll be spending there. Having a good orientation is key—both for amping you up, but also for getting the necessary information that will help make …
College Raptor's $2,500 Scholarship Program
college news & trends

Check Out College Raptor’s Brand New Student Loan Finder!

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 …
Federal student loan interest rates increased in 2017
college news & trends

Increased Federal Student Loan Interest Rates: What it Means for Student Borrowers

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, …
Avoiding work is one thing you should NOT do at an internship.
careers & internships

What NOT to Do in an Internship

Internships are invaluable experiences that can help you develop skills in a relevant field, create a network of business contacts, potentially earn some money for your work, and build up your resume. But in order to gain any of these benefits, you have to be willing to work hard. There are definitely some habits and …
Trump's budget proposal limits the income-driven repayment plan.
college news & trends

How Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Change Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment Plans

6/1/2017 The president’s administration recently released his budget proposal for education, and though Congress has yet to accept or deny the proposal, people on all sides are talking about the implications of the plan. In addition to the proposed elimination of the Public Student Loan Forgiveness programs (PSLF), the budget also calls for raising the …

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