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How To Balance Feeling And Logic When Selecting A College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s no denying that selecting a college can be difficult. You may want with all your heart to attend one college but logic often gets in the way and coaxes you to choose another option. The key to making the right choice lies in balancing both, feeling and logic. There are some things to consider …

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Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Sign For A Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are several mistakes you could potentially make you take out student loans. You could borrow too much… borrow too little… take the wrong type of loan… the list could go on. Unfortunately, any mistake you make with your student loan will have long term repercussions that could set you back after you graduate. Asking …

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3 Main Benefits To Knowing Your Major Before College Starts

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s a lot of decision making during the college process, and choosing a college major can be a nerve-wracking one—so much so, many students start college without actually deciding on a major. While having an undeclared major is not the end of the world, it could cause you to lose out on some of the …

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Second Semester Senior Year College Prep Checklist

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You might think that with college applications out of the way, and acceptance letters rolling in, that second semester of senior year will be a breeze. However, there’s still plenty of prep work to do. A college prep checklist can help you remember what you need to do. Here are some things you should have on …

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Should I Visit Colleges Again As An Accepted Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you visited the campuses of the colleges you applied to, you might think that visiting the campuses again is not really necessary. You’ve seen the colleges and their facilities up close, you liked what you saw, and that’s why you went ahead with your applications to those institutions. So why visit colleges again? Will …

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FAQs About Work-Study Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 11, 2023

A work-study program is a type of financial aid that allows students with financial needs the opportunity to earn money that can be used to cover part of their educational and living expenses. It is offered to eligible students as part of their financial aid package. Do all students automatically qualify for work-study?   No, …

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Pros And Cons Of Front-Loaded Financial Aid Packages

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 14, 2023

Financial aid for college students comes in many different forms, from grants and scholarships to work-study and study loans. Each of these financial aid forms differs in terms of eligibility requirements and maximum aid offered.  In addition, schools differ in the way that they distribute financial aid to students. Front-loading is one way that financial …

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FAFSA: What Happens If My Financial Situation Changes?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

All your financial and personal details that you submit to your FAFSA must be accurate when you submit it. However, anything can happen from the time you submit the FAFSA to when you receive your financial aid package. Luckily, the FAFSA takes this into account and made provisions for these exact situations. Financial Changes If …

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Scholarships For Creative Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Scholarships for creative students are like the icing on the cake—you get paid to do more of something you love. Whether your talents lie with creative writing, charcoal painting, woodworking, or even cooking, you can bet there’s a scholarship out there for it. When you apply for one of these scholarships, you won’t even feel …