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10 Best Paying Jobs In Technology

By Cat GallagherPublished on May 19, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, there is a growing demand for skilled technology professionals. What’s more, this is an ever-expanding field with more specialties being added on every year. If you’re passionate about all things tech and can keep up with the rapid pace of innovation in this field, this may be a great …

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4 Obvious but Easily Forgettable Tips for Success in College

By Cat GallagherPublished on March 1, 2023

Between the tips for studying and the suggestions for your college class schedule, it can be a lot to keep track of! Then, you have a new life starting at your school. Your social life, your classes, a potential job, studying, homework, and free time – it’s a lot going on at once! As a …

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How Much Do Professors Make: A Quick Guide

By Cat GallagherLast updated on January 13, 2023

Professors’ earnings, on a scale of one to ten, range from one to ten! There are different levels of university teaching staff which include assistant, associate, and full professors. Full professors’ salaries will depend on whether or not they have tenure (a long-term teaching contract), their education, how many degrees they have and in what …

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Congrats to Vivian Li – Winner of College Raptor $2500 Scholarship!

By Cat GallagherLast updated on August 2, 2023

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $2,500 scholarship winner, Vivian Li! We had a chance to interview her about her college planning experience. Here’s what she had to say about how she was able to use College Raptor’s tools to help in her journey to college. Congrats again Vivian and we enjoyed …

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Most Geographically Diverse Hidden Gem Colleges | 2023 Rankings

By Cat GallagherLast updated on December 21, 2022

If you are a student looking to go to a college far, far away from home this Top Geographically Diverse College Hidden Gems rankings list is for you. This list is based on colleges and universities with a higher level of geographical diversity. That means these hidden gems have students who come from a wider …

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Q&A With $1,000 Scholarship Winner Chloe Putz!

By Cat GallagherLast updated on January 24, 2023

Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $1,000 scholarship winner Chloe Putz! Her essay made me curious about Chloe’s college journey. Luckily, she was kind enough to answer a few more questions. Here’s what she had to say! Tell us about yourself. I am an outgoing senior at a small high school in …

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Q&A Interview with Scholarship Winner Katriana Meiman!

By Cat GallagherLast updated on January 24, 2023

Congratulations to Katriana Meiman, winner of the $2500 College Raptor scholarship! Kat wrote the winning essay in round 16 of College Raptor’s Scholarship program. We had a chance to chat with her about her college journey and here’s what she had to say. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I live just outside of …

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Student Loan Pause Extended Again! How to Make the Most of It

By Cat GallagherLast updated on January 24, 2023

You’ve definitely heard by now that the student loan pause has been extended yet again – this time to May 1, 2022.  This great news for anyone who’s still paying off their federal student loans! The federal government had first initiated the Student Loan Repayment Freeze in mid-2020. The aim was to offer relief to …