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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Where Did the 2020 Presidential Candidates Go to College?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The campaign for the 2020 presidency is already well underway, and it promises to be an interesting and eventful race. Education policy is a hot topic on both sides of the political divide, and there are a number of proposals suggested that could change the landscape of education in America if implemented.  Since we’re all …
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What You Need to Know About the 2020–2021 FAFSA Updates

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re looking into financial aid for the upcoming 2020–2021 school year, you should be aware of important FAFSA updates. There are a number of alterations from last year’s form—from question eliminations to some much-needed updates.  Here’s what you need to know about the 2020–21 FAFSA.  Why is it Updating? There are two main reasons …

$3,500 Awarded to Newest Scholarship Winners

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
9/23/2019 College Raptor Announces the Two Latest Scholarship Winners! Iowa City, Iowa — College Raptor proudly announced the newest winners of its $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships: Bronwyn Mogck and Grant Parker!  Bronwyn Mogck is a freshman at Villanova University. She earned the top $2,500 scholarship prize with her essay discussing her personal college search journey …
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Chatting with $2,500 Scholarship Winner Bronwyn Mogck! 

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The winner of the latest College Raptor $2,500 scholarship is Bronwyn Mogck! I got the chance to interview Bronwyn about her college search journey. We discussed the challenges she faced within the college prep process as well. Bronwyn’s scholarship winner interview is chock full of helpful tips, heartfelt advice, and a great story about searching …

Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges: 2020 Rankings — Press Kit

By Allison WignallLast updated on August 23, 2019
Top 25 Best Southwest Colleges: 2020 Rankings — Press Kit Congratulations on your inclusion in our rankings! Below, you will find some creative assets that we have prepared to help you share the good news. If you have any questions about these materials please contact Chris Paasch at [email protected]. Website Badge This transparent badge can …

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