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college applications

How to Make an Awesome College Application Video

Technology has taken the world by storm and college applications are now getting involved. If you’ve been applying to schools, you may have seen that some require or give you the option to do an admissions video application for college. Instead of spending hours curating a well-written essay during your college admissions process, high schoolers …
tips tools & advice

How to Set and Meet Realistic Educational Goals

If you look at all successful college students, you’ll see one thing in common. They have educational SMART goals! Setting realistic goals while you’re in college will help you stay on track and help you reach career goals after you graduate! Here are some realistic and effective goals for students to improve their academic skills …
college admissions

What Is The TEAS Exam For Nursing

The TEAS test is an exam future nurses need to take to be accepted into most nursing programs. The exam has four sections: Math, English and Language Usage, Reading, and Science. Students planning to take the TEAS exam should prepare and study as this exam can impact admission chances. If you’re thinking about entering the …
careers & internships

A Look at the Different Fields of Engineering

The fields of engineering have expanded tremendously over the years. Until only a few years ago, students could choose from five main disciplines – mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, and industrial. Today, students can explore a much wider range of engineering fields including robotics, biomedical, geomatics, marine, and microelectronic engineering among others.  Interestingly, all fields of …
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scholarships

All About the Facebook Scholarship

Scholarship alert! College Raptor is excited to announce the Facebook scholarship to help learners in the Black community to succeed no matter where they are in life. We are excited to share this scholarship because it’s not just for college students, it’s for those who are looking to further their careers, find a career, or …
myths

20 Interesting Black History Month Facts

February celebrates Black History Month, but do you know the people who paved the way? From Toni Morrison and Gabby Douglas to Harriet Tubman and George Washington Carver, we’re here to celebrate the influence that all these people have on American culture and more importantly, African American culture. Here are some interesting Black History Month …
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financial aid

20 Great Jobs Right On Your Campus

Key Takeaways There are many benefits to working a campus job, including not having to travel far for work, flexibility with your class schedule, getting some great discounts, and of course—earning money! Whether it’s tutoring, leading campus tours, assisting in offices, labs, or libraries, or working in dining halls and coffee shops, campus jobs offer …
financial aid

How to Stop Student Loan Tax Garnishment

Maybe you’re in the application planning stage or the waiting-to-hear stage or you’ve been accepted to college! (Congratulations!) Now the big question is: How are you going to pay for it?  In any situation when you want to buy something, you have to pay for it. Going to college certainly is no different. You have …

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