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How to Proofread Your College Application Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 17, 2024
Key Takeaway Proofreading your college application essay is not just about fixing typos. It’s also about ensuring your essay aligns with the prompt and showcases your unique voice. By including specific examples, checking for errors thoroughly, and getting feedback from a parent or teacher, you can submit your best work to colleges and increase your …
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Selecting A Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Student loans can be a real life-saver for students who need financial assistance to support their higher education dreams. However, in their eagerness to get the funds and start classes, many students end up making mistakes, which cost them a lot in the end. To avoid making these common mistakes, ask yourself these questions before …
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3 Exciting Scholarships For Comic Book Lovers

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you a comic book lover looking for a way to translate that passion into a profession? Creating a comic book involves several niche artists, from inkers and colorists, to writers, cover artists, letterers, and more. The good news is regardless of which specialty field you want to pursue, there are several scholarships out there …
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How to Start Your Student Loan Search

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re looking to pay for your college education, student loans are a common way to go—after you’ve exhausted scholarships and grants, of course. But when it’s time to search for a student loan, where do you even start? FAFSA The best way to start your student loan search is by filling up the FAFSA …
As tempting as it is, don't go with the first student loan option you see. Shop around instead
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Don’t Just Go With The First Student Loan Option; Shop Around!

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’ve gotten accepted into college, but now your face-to-face with an uncomfortable question: how are you supposed to pay for school? Beyond scholarships and grants, there’s student loans. Accepting the first student loan option you are offered can be tempting, especially when it can make the difference between attending or not attending college. However, accepting …
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Which Repayment Period Is Best For Me?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Choosing a student loan is complex at best. Every decision you make, from the loan amount to apply for to the repayment terms, will ultimately impact the amount of debt you have to repay after you graduate. Deciding on the right repayment period is one of the many factors that you need to take into …
Are selective colleges better than non-selective ones?
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Myth: The More Selective a School is, The Better

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Each college has a different percentage of students they admit. Some colleges only accept a few applicants, others accept the vast majority. However, exclusivity always gives off the feeling of “best.” Not everyone can get in, so selective colleges are better. Right? College Fit is More Important than Selectivity Selective colleges are not automatically a …

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