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financial advice & planning

What Is The Average Net Price Of College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 29, 2024
There’s no denying that college is expensive. But the big question that still remains is ‘how much does college actually cost?’ The cost of attendance varies considerably from one school to another. So, how do you determine the average net price of college? When researching the cost of college, you’ll come across two main terms – sticker …
College offer letters
financial aid

The Importance Of Understanding Your College Offer Letters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Once a college accepts your application, the first thing they do is to put together a customized offer letter. These offer letters contains all information about financial aid awards the school is willing to offer you. Understanding the different components of each offer letter is key to being able to make an informed decision about …
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college applications

Coalition Application Essay Prompts 2020-2021

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Coalition App is a centralized application system, much like the Common App. You use it to apply to multiple colleges at one time instead of submitting individual applications to each college. All students submitting their college application through the Coalition App are required to write and submit a personal essay. Let’s go over the …
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How AP Scores Affect Your College Applications

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
AP classes are rigorous and challenging. As such, they’re great boosters for a college application. But how exactly do AP scores affect your college applications? What are the pros and cons? Let’s break it down together. How AP Scores Can Influence Your College Applications An AP class on your transcript tells the college that you’re …
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scholarships

Well Known National Scholarships For High School Students       

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are hundreds upon hundreds of scholarships available to help pay for college. While local scholarships are a great source of money, what about scholarships on a larger scale? One of the most recognized national scholarships for high school students is the National Merit Scholarships. Let’s break them down. National Merit Scholarships There are three …
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college applications

An Overview of College Application Requirements

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying to a college can feel both exciting and intimidating. There are a lot of elements that go into an application, after all. With so many moving pieces, how do you keep track of it all? Let’s cover the basics of college application requirements. Common College Application Requirements There are some requirements that are common …
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college search

When To Remove A College From Your List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Finding the perfect college is no easy task. You want to make sure that the college you choose will help you meet your academic and career goals. With over 4,000 colleges and universities in the US, this can take some time. The first step is to create a manageable shortlist of the best-fit colleges for …
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financial aid

What Is Financial Aid?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
College fees can be shockingly expensive. High school seniors may feel overwhelmed by all the cost talk. Fortunately, there is some good news. Asking yourself “what is financial aid?” Let’s break it down. What is Financial Aid? There are several forms of financial aid to help cover the cost. The five main types of financial …
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student life

What are the Graduating Latin Honors for College Students?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Graduating with Latin honors is an indication of academic achievement beyond completion of the basic requirements for earning a college degree. There are three levels of graduating honors – Cum laude, Magna cum laude, and Summa cum laude. Types of Graduating Latin Honors & Minimum Requirements for Each The exact requirements for each honor level …

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