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Christine Yuan Scholarship Winner
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Q&A Interview with Scholarship Winner Christine Yuan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Congratulations are in order for College Raptor’s most recent $1,000 scholarship winner, Christine Yuan! We had a chance to interview her about her college planning experience. Here’s what she had to say. Tell us a little bit about yourself.  I will be a college freshman in the fall. I am spending this summer working. I …
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financial aid, scholarships

Top Companies That Offer Tuition Reimbursement

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2023
Tuition reimbursement is one of those little-known perks that many companies offer their employees. Companies that offer tuition reimbursement generally agree to pay eligible employees a set amount or a percentage of their college costs. This is great news for students who are struggling to get out from under their student loan debt. There’s no …
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student life, tips tools & advice

How to Make the Best Class Schedule

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
In college, you have the complete freedom of choosing the classes you take at the time that works best for you. Building a class schedule that works well with your personal and professional life is the ultimate key to a successful college career. You want to make sure you’re adding time blocks in, so you’re …

College Raptor and Ocelot Partner to Provide Greater College Cost Transparency

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Colleges and universities that use both platforms can now bring greater price transparency and educational tools to students and parents planning and paying for college. IOWA CITY, IA – College Raptor, the leading provider of Net Price Calculators (NPCs), and Ocelot, higher education’s most-deployed and fastest-growing AI-powered Student Communication Platform, announced today that they have …
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How To Negotiate Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
For many of you, you are already starting to receive college acceptance letters and scholarship offers. Some schools will offer you more money than others, that is a given. But what many people don’t know is that there is the possibility and opportunity that you can actually negotiate scholarships with colleges.  Can You Really Negotiate …
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Types of College Credits

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
If you’re going to college, you’re going to have to pay special attention to “credits.” These are required in order to graduate! But what are they, how do they impact your education, and what types do you need to graduate on time? What are College Credits? Every time you pass a class in college, you …
As one of your spring activities, try taking a photography class!
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Top Careers in Photography

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you love art, photography may be right up your alley. This is a very versatile field to find yourself in – after all, you can take photos of just about anything! From weddings to wildlife, there will be something that sparks your interest and creativity. But what do you need to become a photographer …
Top Southwest Hidden Gems Colleges
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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southwest US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
Vast deserts, sprawling cities, deep canyons, and rugged mountains, all make up the landscape of the Southwest region. Many of the colleges in the area are as excellent as the geography is dynamic. We wanted to highlight some of the lesser-known Southwest colleges that deserve attention. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must …

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