Allison Wignall

Allison is the Editor & Content Manager of College Raptor. In addition to writing and editing posts, she also works on marketing and special projects. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in English: Creative Writing.
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How Much Should I Borrow in Student Loans for College?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did a little chill slither down your spine when you read “student loans”? It can be an intimidating topic to many college-bound students and their families. There are a lot of questions and concerns (especially for first gen or firstborn students). One of the big questions is: just how much money should I take out …
Here are some frequently asked questions about federal student loans
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What Information is Needed to Apply for a Student Loan?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a lot of famous sayings and phrases about preparation. “Fortune favors the prepared” and “Failing to plan is planning to fail” chief among them. So, it always pays to be prepared. If you’re planning on taking out a student loan, be sure to do plenty of research, and go in with these bits …
Should you send additional materials?
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Should I Send Extra Materials with My College Application?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
After you’ve provided an application with all of the requested materials—high school transcript, ACT/SAT scores, honors, and awards, etc.—you might find a little section that says “Additional Materials”. If the option is there, it must mean you should send something, right? Should you send additional materials? Not necessarily. If possible, it’s best to show your …
Nail your scholarship interview with these tips.
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How to Nail a Scholarship Interview!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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.
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Why Do Some Scholarships Require Interviews?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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
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Student Loan Deferment: What Does It Mean?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
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 …

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