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Pros & Cons Of Small Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When creating their shortlist of colleges, most students take into consideration the school’s academic program, the non-academic program they are interested in, and the school’s location. Another important factor is the size of the college. The size of the college can make a considerable difference to your overall college experience. It is an important factor …

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How Financial Aid And Work Study Affect Each Other

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 15, 2023

All students who submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), are awarded some sort of financial aid by the federal government. The financial aid offered is different for every student. Your package is calculated based on the information you provided on the FAFSA form.  The financial aid package typically includes a combination of scholarships, …

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How To Prepare For Your First College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College visits are highly recommended. They allow you to get a closer look at prospective colleges so you can make a more informed decision about which college is the best fit for you. However, they can be a huge investment of time and money. You want to make sure that you get your money’s worth …

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How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

“How many colleges should I apply to?” is one of those questions that come up every year as a new batch of high school graduates starts their college application process. It is a valid question. Everyone will tell you how important it is to create a list of colleges. While that is great advice, it …

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Parents’ Change of Income Can Affect Financial Aid

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you fill in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you have to provide detailed information about your family finances and assets as on the day you submit the application. Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and financial aid eligibility are calculated based on the information you provide. But what if something changes? What …

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Is It Worth Taking College Credit Courses In High School?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Taking college credit courses in high school is not easy. You have to work doubly hard in order to do justice to both your regular school work and the additional course work. However, if you can handle it, it is definitely worth it for the benefits that you get. Benefits Of Taking College Credit Courses …

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When Should I Visit My High School Counselor?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Putting together a college application is a long, complex process. There are several elements that you have to work on simultaneously to create a strong application that will impress the college admissions authorities. During the process, you are sure to have questions or need some advice or guidance. The best person to go to when …

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Am I Eligible For Work Study Programs?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Work study programs allow undergrad and grad students to earn some money towards their college expenses. Students get the benefits of work experience and also can pay for college in a way they can manage. Work study eligibility means meeting the following three requirements: You must be enrolled in a full-time or part-time program in …

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Good Reasons for Choosing a College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students choose their colleges based on just about every reason you can think about. Some may choose a college just so they can be near their best friend, others choose may choose a campus across the country so they can be as far away as possible from family. Well, neither of these are good reasons …