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300 Word Essay Examples

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 30, 2023

Writing a 300-word college essay is intimidating, especially since that’s not a lot of words to use to say exactly what you want. When applying for college, schools use the Common App for students to write their admissions essays. These essays are looked over by the admissions committee, which decides if you’re a right fit …

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6 Use Cases for Chatbots in Education

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 20, 2023

Chatbots have long been used by eCommerce websites as part of their customer service. These AI programs answer customer queries and engage target audiences, helping businesses garner a larger and more loyal customer base. In recent years, there has been greater use of chatbots in education too.   What Is A Chatbot? How Does It Work?  …

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Supplemental College Essay Tips  

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 16, 2023

When writing your college admissions essay, you may have the option to write a supplemental college essay. It can be confusing, especially if you’ve never seen the college application process before. If you have not heard about a supplemental college essay before and don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered! What is a …

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Can I Claim Student Loan Interest Deduction?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 7, 2023

You may be eligible to claim a student loan interest deduction if you took out student loans to cover educational expenses. This tax break allows eligible borrowers to deduct up to $2,500 paid interest from their annual taxable income.  What Is Student Loan Interest Deduction? Student loan interest refers to the interest you’ve paid on …

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Can a High School Dropout go to College: Step-by-Step Guide

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 16, 2023

Can a high school dropout go to college? It’s a big question for many students who don’t finish high school no matter their reasoning. In 2022, the high school dropout rate was 5.3%.  There are different circumstances for every student that can cause them to decide to not complete their high school education. Some students …

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8 Tips for Dealing with Student Loan Debt

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 14, 2023

Staying on top of your loans can seem like a never-ending struggle. On the one hand, you have to keep track of multiple payment amounts and due dates. On the other hand, you have to figure out how to get the funds to repay the debt. But dealing with student loan debt doesn’t have to …

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Can You Return Unused Student Loan Money?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 10, 2023

Have you borrowed more than you need and are wondering what happens to unused student loan money? You may or may not be able to return the excess amount without paying interest or fees depending on your lender and type of loan. Let’s walk through the different scenarios.  Why You May Have Unused Student Loan …

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What is Higher Education?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 2, 2023

In the United States, higher education refers to postsecondary education, which is offered at colleges, vocational-technical schools, and community colleges. It is called ‘higher’ education because it involves classes that are beyond the high school level.  It’s important to understand that this definition of higher education only applies to the United States. Different countries define …

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Top 5 Hardest AP Classes

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 2, 2023

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are created by College Board and are college-level courses for high schoolers. You can take a variety of AP classes that are offered at your high school and if you receive a certain score for the AP test, you can get college credit for that class! Since these are college-level courses, …