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 Political Science Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Because election season is looming, politics is a buzzing conversation topic. Therefore, you hear about it in the news, on the internet, and everywhere in between. Love it or hate it, politics makes the world go round. From local policies to international law, those who graduate with political science degrees go on to change and …
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5 Scholarships for Music Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
From classical to hard rock and pop, from Tchaikovsky to the Beatles, there is no doubt that music has always mirrored and influenced our culture. There are as many genres and styles of music as there are stars in the sky, each with its own unique history, as well as meaning. Music majors can encompass …
What happens if your best friend attends a rival school?
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What if My Best Friend Goes to a Rival School?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Or does it? What if your best friend goes to your rival school? You must be sworn enemies. Or maybe not. While you are probably used to sporting the same colors and participating or cheer for the same team you shared in high school, things have changed. They now …
There are multiple different types of schools.
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What are the Differences Between Various Types of Schools?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
“College” is pretty much a catch-all umbrella term for schools that offer higher education. Sometimes people interchange “college” with “university.” There is a multitude of specifications about schools–are they public or private? Are the non-profit or for-profit? Eventually, the school can rack up a long list of descriptors that all have an impact on what …
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What is a College Legacy Student?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Simply put, a legacy is a student at a college who has family ties to an alumnus of that institution. Perhaps the student’s mother or father attended that university when they were younger. The family of legacy students–or “legacies”–typically have a loyalty to that school and the pride that comes along with it. What does …
There are many types of student financial aid
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A Breakdown of the Different Forms of Financial Aid

By Allison WignallLast updated on June 29, 2023
When searching for colleges, the cost is almost always one of the biggest concerns. Attending college is growing more and more expensive, but it’s also more important than ever to have a college degree. Luckily there are many different ways to pay for college that doesn’t solely rely on out-of-pocket funding: scholarships, grants, loans, and …
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5 Scholarships for Mathematics Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
One of the core subjects taught at any school, mathematics is an incredibly important field of study with countless applications and specializations. From statistics to geometry, economists to actuaries, math is an undeniably integral part of our daily lives and society. If you’re interested in pursuing a math major, take a look below to see …
Don't skip your college classes, including lectures.
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College Myth: I Can Totally Skip Lecture Classes

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
It might be tempting if you have a lecture class of 200 students or more, just to stay home and take a nap, or even catch up on another class’s homework. More often than not, lecture classes don’t take attendance. And you can always get the notes from a friend in class, right? Or just …
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Scholarships for Students in Wyoming

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Wyoming has numerous state nicknames–Equality state, Cowboy state, Big Wyoming, and Wonderful Wyoming–and it certainly lives up to all of them. It’s also home to Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Devil’s Tower, Grand Teton National Park, and Bighorn National Forest. Wyoming is a state filled to the brim with unique landscapes and adventure. If you …

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