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4 Interesting Educational Trends

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 5, 2023

Education trends are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the time. We’ve seen marked shifts in education trends over the past twenty to thirty years. As we enter 2023, it’s interesting to take a look at current trends in education and how they came about.  4 Current Education Trends   1. Focus On Soft Skills  …

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10 College Goals Every Student Needs to Succeed

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 4, 2023

The goal for many high school students is to get accepted into college. They think about it all throughout their high school career and maybe even have their dream school already picked out. But what about your goals after you’ve reached that one? It’s important to think about short-term and long-term goals as a college …

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6 Last Minute College Application Tips (Including a Checklist!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 21, 2024

The final stretch of the college application season is here, and you’re just a few clicks away from crossing the finish line! This is an exciting yet intense time for high school seniors everywhere, as you wrap up applications that stand for months (if not years) of hard work, dedication, and planning. Your college application …

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12 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 13, 2025

Key Takeaways With college costs adding up quickly, finding ways to save on textbooks can help you save money and make your college experience more affordable. Renting, buying used, or opting for eBooks can significantly cut down costs while still giving you access to exactly what you need. You may be able to find some …

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The Financial Aid Gap: Do You Have Funds for The Next Semester?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025

Have you checked your student funding for the next semester? If you haven’t checked, now’s the time to do that. It’s always a good idea to check your student loan funds at the end of the semester. That way, if you’re experiencing a financial aid gap, you still have some time to find a way …

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10 Places Where to Sell Used Textbooks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

You did it! You have finally made it to the end of the semester and it’s time to purge all your unwanted things from your courses. After spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks for this semester, don’t just throw away that money! Did you know you could sell your used textbooks to make some of …

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15 Amazon Must-Haves for the College Student’s Christmas List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 13, 2024

It’s that time of year when college students get to send their holiday wish lists off to family members and hope to receive the Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa gifts that make their college experience better. If you’re looking for a gift for the college student in your life, or you’re a college student in need …

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Student Loan Payments Resume In June – What You Can Do To Be Prepared

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 10, 2023

‘When do student loan payments resume?’ It’s the top question student loan borrowers across the nation are seeking the answer to.  The confusion about when student loan payments resume is not surprising considering the events that have transpired over the past two years. The pause on student loan payments started in March 2020. Since then, …

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Q&A: Can You Switch Lenders Before Closing?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023

Many borrowers have problems with their lender’s customer service or lack of it during the loan term. It’s not uncommon for them to ask ‘Can you switch lenders before closing your student loans?’ The answer to this question is yes you can switch loan servicers/lenders before closing either federal or private student loans. But there …