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Here's what NOT to do on a college application.
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What NOT To Do In Your College Application

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are certain things that are sure to get your application rejected. Here’s a list of things of what NOT to do on your college application. Send in Gifts While you might be doing this as a way to show your appreciation, sending in gifts along with your application may be misconstrued as a form …
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Scholarships For Students Interested In Social Work

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The field of social work is a challenging one that requires students to earn at least a Bachelor’s degree, and sometimes a Master’s degree, or even a Ph.D. to be eligible for most jobs. Obviously, this includes a sizeable amount of tuition as well, making it difficult for most students to manage their finances. Funding …
Don't forget to send some thank you notes
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Why You Should Send Thank You Notes During The College App Process

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying to college is not a solitary endeavor. Although you will be the main person putting everything together, the process inevitably several other people—a mentor who writes your recommendation letters, the counselor who advises you regarding various courses and colleges, the college admissions team who conduct your interviews, a professor you meet while visiting, and …
Not all colleges accept the Common App.
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Schools That Accept the Common App

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 29, 2024
The Common App makes it easy for students to apply to multiple colleges Not all schools accept the Common App The Common App is free to use and more than half the member colleges don’t charge an application fee No, not all colleges accept the Common Application. But, of the 3,982 degree-granting postsecondary institutions in …
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Can You Waive Student Loan Origination Fees?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most student loans, whether federal or private, come with origination fees. Processing a loan can be a long drawn out process with several hours spent gathering and organizing the necessary documentation, and verifying the accuracy of the information submitted. Lenders have to pay somebody to do all of this, and they recover the cost by …

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