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.
You can use color to perform better in school
tips tools & advice

How to Use Color to Perform Better in School

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are countless stimuli in our everyday lives that can affect us in subtle ways. Sights, tastes, smells, and sounds can all trigger emotional or psychological responses on a subconscious level. But what if there was a way to control some of those stimuli and use them to our advantage? Colors have been thoroughly researched …
Close-up shot of a Blue Nintendo N64 Controller.
tips tools & advice

Science Says Playing Video Games Can Make You Smarter

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Take a second and list all of the stereotypes you can think of relating to video games. You probably came up with some like gamers are lazy and anti-social or gamers are bad at school. We’ve all heard the negative stigma associated with digital gameplay—true or untrue—but what about the positives? How can video games …
Students walking at the University of Maryland.
affordability & college cost

The Costs of Transferring Colleges

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students can transfer schools for all sorts of reasons –another college has a better program, they weren’t clicking with the environment, etc.– but whatever the cause, all transfer students face similar challenges with their move. Whether it’s financial or academic — what’s the real cost of transferring colleges? The benefits of transferring colleges: Given the …
Part of college admission is meeting the faculty and developing relationships with your advisors.
student life

College Admission and Survival Advice from 5 Counseling Experts

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s a lot of great college advice out there, but sometimes it can be a little scattered. So we went straight to one of the best sources for tips, tricks, and information about college admission and campus life — counseling experts. There are two types of college counselors. The first type helps high school students …
College professor pointing to the monitor while his student is navigating the computer.
tips tools & advice

10 Helpful Tips College Counselors Give to Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Here’s a tip: when it comes to surviving and thriving in college, your college counselor knows what’s what. They are an invaluable resource for students and provide many services — academic advising, career searching, mock interviews, transitional help, and more. They’re also a primary source for college life advice. We’ve compiled a list of ten …
College Scholarships Statistics Infographic - Where do most scholarships come from?
scholarship search & applications

Scholarship Statistics: Where Most College Scholarships Come From (INFOGRAPHIC)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Let’s talk about college scholarship statistics. You’ve probably heard about them from your high school counselors, parents, and potential colleges, but what exactly are they? What do they do? How do they help? What is a scholarship? Essentially, scholarships award students “free money” to cover parts of their college education. Students don’t need to pay …

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