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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4 Scholarships for Computer Science Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Technology has made leaps and bounds over the last few decades, and there is more need for computer science experts than ever before! Computer science, as a field, attracts students with analytical minds, as well as a penchant for technology. If you’re interested in majoring in computer science or are already taking courses, then take …
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The Pros and Cons of Taking AP Classes in High School

By Allison WignallLast updated on May 28, 2024
Advanced Placement (AP) classes are a fantastic way to show academic rigor in your schedule and impress college admissions officers. AP classes offer more of a challenge than a general or core class. They’re often considered difficult but rewarding by students who take them. But with every benefit, there is a drawback. What are the …
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How to Keep In Touch With Friends as You Leave For College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Summer is winding down, back-to-school commercials have hit TV stations, and stores all over the country have set up their school supply displays. If you’re an incoming college freshman, it can be more than a little intimidating. The college transition is a big step. You’re going from a structured eight hour high school day to …
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4 Scholarships for Psychology Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Psychology is an incredibly important field of study, and an ever-relevant one. The human mind is a complex thing, as is human behavior, human interaction, and relationships. Psychology students can study things ranging from mental health to behavior patterns, with focuses such as therapy or clinical psychology. If you’re fascinated by the mind and are …
Game Design / Development / Programming / Writing is one of the new and growing college majors available to students.
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5 New and Emerging College Majors!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Change is not an easy thing to do. Plus, colleges seem to change at a slower pace than the rest of the world. Even so, there are newer and growing college majors coming into play at many universities across the country. Many of these majors are centered around technology since the industry has seen incredible …
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5 Scholarships for Accounting Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s no doubt about it: accounting is an incredibly important factor in today’s business-oriented world. It’s a diverse field with many intricate applications. Accountants can do anything from managing financials to analyzing the data. Check out these accounting scholarships below: Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship Amount: $10,000 Deadline: TBD for 2021 (Opens October 2020) The …
Only students with a 4.0 GPA get scholarships right? Wrong. You can have B's and still get plenty of scholarships
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College Myth: Only Students with a 4.0 GPA Get Scholarships

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There is such a heavy emphasis placed on good grades and a high GPA–and for good reason, of course. GPAs can determine anything from college admissions to selective schools to qualify for scholarships or grants. What happens if you’ve got a few B’s thrown in there with the other A’s? Or what if you have …
Land-grant colleges focus on agricultural studies.
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What is a Land-Grant College?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
All the way back in the 1850s, there was a growing need for agricultural-based colleges. There was a political movement in which the government would essentially donate land to each state in order to have an agricultural college established there. However, the bill went through several reforms and was even vetoed by President James Buchanan. …

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