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Hidden Gems Colleges: An Interview with Bill Staib

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 29, 2024

Every year, College Raptor releases a list of “Hidden Gems” College Rankings (in addition to the “Best Colleges” Rankings. We had some time to chat with College Raptor’s President and CEO William Staib about: Why College Raptor is important to him personally What “Hidden Gems” Colleges are How College Raptor users can use these lists …

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14 Important Financial Aid Questions You Must Ask

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Financial aid makes college affordable for most families in America. It’s almost impossible for most families in America to cover the cost of tuition using only their personal savings. Fortunately, financial aid is available that helps them bridge the gap between tuition and personal funds. If this is your first experience with college funding, it’s …

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Have a Bad Professor? Tips to Get You Through the Semester

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Throughout college, you won’t always have the best professors each semester and in every class. If you’re stuck with a bad professor, or specifically a mean professor, it can cause a lot of stress. What qualifies someone as a bad professor though? Well, it can be different for each student and each professor. Their teaching …

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Preparing for Loan Forgiveness You May Not Actually See

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Is President Biden’s promised student loan forgiveness coming through or not? Is it on hold temporarily or permanently? What happened? Those are just some of the many questions on all student loan borrowers’ minds.  If you are one of the many students eligible for student loan debt forgiveness, here’s what you need to know.  President …

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How to Calculate Cumulative GPA

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 13, 2024

 Cumulative GPA is the average of all the grades you’ve earned throughout high school and college. Cumulative GPA is different from weighted or unweighted GPA. Colleges use your cumulative GPA to measure your eligibility for various academic opportunities such as graduation, scholarships, and honors programs. During high school and college you’re sure to have heard …

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How to Catch up on School Work: Easy Steps to Catch You up!

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

All college students have been there. It’s most likely close to midterms and you feel like you’re drowning in homework, assignments, projects, and papers. Whether it’s your freshman or senior year, this happens to everyone. Catching up on your schoolwork can feel impossible, but we assure you it’s not! The first step is to recognize …

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Black Friday deals for Students (And Cyber Monday!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

As the holidays are approaching, one of our favorite yearly events is happening – Black Friday Sales and Cyber Monday! If you’re new to Black Friday or Cyber Monday, on Thanksgiving weekend stores have great sales, so you can shop for your holiday gifts and home essentials at lower prices. At no extra cost to …

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10 Tips to Make the Most of National Scholarship Month

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 23, 2024

National Scholarship Month is sponsored by the NSPA to raise awareness about scholarships. The goal is to educate future college students on scholarships and encourage them to look for free money* to cover their college education. November is National Scholarship Month, making this the perfect time to ramp up your knowledge about scholarships. But what …

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How to Get Financial Aid Back After Suspension

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Losing your federal financial aid funds can be difficult in college. Especially if you rely solely on them for your tuition payments. You can get suspended for a variety of reasons but the good news is that you can get your financial aid back after suspension depending on your situation. If you have found yourself …