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How To Discover A College Based On Your Intended Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Discovering colleges based on your intended college major may sound easy—you just do a search online and you will get a list of hundreds of colleges that match your search term within seconds. Right? Searching for Colleges But things can get complicated from there. How do you narrow down that list? Should you do it …
Don't get personal loans if you can help it
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Are Personal Loans A Better Option Than Student Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
No, personal loans are most definitely not a better option than student loans. Personal loans should be your very last resource for borrowing money for college. If possible, they should be avoided altogether. Here are three reasons why: Higher Interest Rates Interest rates on personal loans vary depending on your credit score. As you would …
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13 Student Resources on Your College Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 31, 2024
Your college doesn’t only offer you classes. Your professor and the library aren’t your only resources should you need help with your coursework. You’re paying a lot for tuition – it’s important to know the college campus resources available to you during your studies. From IT departments to advisors, here are some college campus resources …
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Where’s The Best Place To Get Money For College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
With today’s soaring tuition fees, the question on everyone’s mind is: how do you pay for college? While there are many sources of aid and funding, two options stand above the rest. The two best sources to start with are the FAFSA and scholarships. FAFSA Filling the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is …
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A Breakdown Of The CSS Financial Profile

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The CSS Financial Profile is administered by the College Board, the same organization that also administers the SAT. CSS stands for College Scholarship Service. This is an online application that about 400 colleges in the US use to determine eligibility for non-federal financial aid. The CSS application is not an alternative to or a substitute …
Here are some frequently asked questions about study abroad programs
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FAQS About Study Abroad Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Study abroad programs offer participants an irresistible combination of experiencing a new culture, and gaining a new global perspective, while at the same time obtaining a high-quality education. It opens your eyes to a whole new world out there. The type of experience and the quality of education you will get will depends on the …

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