Allison Wignall

Nail your scholarship interview with these tips.
scholarship search & applications

How to Nail a Scholarship Interview!

A scholarship can be extremely rewarding, and save students plenty of money during college. Scholarships can also be extremely prestigious and look impressive on resumes. However, scholarships require several steps students have to pass before receiving a scholarship. Benefactors hope to ensure that the money they are gifting is awarded to the most qualified candidate. …

College Raptor Awarded Funding From the State Of Iowa

IOWA CITY, IA., January 30, 2017 – Iowa-based college discovery platform College Raptor has been awarded a $300,000 investment from the State of Iowa via the Iowa Innovation Acceleration Fund. The funding was announced Friday January 20th, 2017, by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board. The award for College Raptor is designed to help …
Here are some tips on how to go about a scholarship interview.
questions & answers

Why Do Some Scholarships Require Interviews?

No two scholarships are quite the same. In fact, it is all the varying scholarships available to students that make them so accessible. From need-based scholarships to random scholarships designated only by a student’s skillset and values, students have plenty of scholarships to choose from. There is a scholarship-or three-for every student, but it is …
What does it mean to defer your student loans and take a pause
student loans

Student Loan Deferment: What Does It Mean?

Loans can be as diverse as the people who take them out. There are many options available that can affect interest rates, the amount you can take out, whether or not you need a co-signer, etc. It’s important to do your research and know your options before committing to anything. What it Means to Defer …
A superscore can be a blessing in disguise
questions & answers

What is an ACT / SAT “Superscore?”

The thought of the ACT and SAT can fill many students with dread. Testing is never really fun, after all, and so much rides on the results of these two tests. But there are silver-linings and good news… If you take the test for a second (or third, or fourth) time, a superscore can be …
myths

Myths about College Majors

Selecting a college major can be both a rewarding and confusing enterprise. Majors can range from general to niche. You can double major, switch majors, select a specialization within your major. But with all these options available, misconceptions and myths can muddy the water. Here are a few common myths about college majors: I have …
Who qualifies for financial aid?
questions & answers

Who Can Qualify for Federal Student Financial Aid?

Did you know the biggest sponsor of scholarships and grants is actually the federal government? Or that they offer student loans with adaptable repayment plans? In fact, utilizing the government’s student aid is one of the best ways to help pay for college! Their student aid programs include grants, work-study funds, and student loans. But …
When should you guess on the ACT / SAT and what are the odds of guessing correctly?
ACT & SAT

When to Guess an Answer on the ACT / SAT

Takers of the ACT may have heard “It’s ok to guess” during their preparation. When to guess on the ACT On the ACT there is no penalty for a wrong answer, so students are encouraged to guess if they aren’t certain on the answer. Wrong answers don’t take away points you’ve already earned, they simply …
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college applications

6 Bizarre (but REAL) College Application Essay Questions!

Whoever said writing an essay had to be boring? Sure, you’ll get your fair share of standard questions like “Why do you want to attend this college” or “Who is someone you admire”, but some applications might ask you to write about more…interesting topics. Here are 6 bizarre college essay questions and prompts, that were …

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