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scholarships

Scholarships For Cosmetology Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The field of cosmetology has grown tremendously over the past few years. With advancements in technology making cosmetic procedures more effective, safer and even more affordable than ever before, people are less hesitant about undergoing various types of beauty treatments. This means there is a growing demand for qualified cosmetologists. If this is a field …
student life

10 Habits To Start The High School Year Off Right

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether you are a freshman or a senior who is already counting down the days until graduation, the beginning of the school year can be hectic, but you want to start off on the right foot! We’ve compiled 10 good habits to help you start your high school year off right. Get Enough Sleep Bragging …
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scholarship search & applications

How to Get Involved with Your Community and Earn Scholarship Application Kudos

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Community service not only helps your community, but it helps you too. Scholarship sponsors look forward to rewarding students who are active in their communities in any capacity. Their main goal is to offer financial support to students who are active in their communities and schools. These students are more likely to come back to …
Establish these good college habits to start your freshman year right.
student life

5 Habits to Start Your Freshman Year of College Off Right

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Nothing is quite as exciting or rewarding than beginning your freshman year of college. As a freshman you may be looking forward to making new friends, being a member of exciting clubs, and soaking in a completely new social environment, you shouldn’t neglect the reason you’re really there—to learn and to acquire skills you will …
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scholarship search & applications

Scholarship Tip: Get to Know the Sponsor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Scholarships are a large part of the college search; students often choose colleges that offer them large amounts of scholarship money. Sometimes, scholarships amounts are large enough to fund a student’s entire tuition.  You are sure to have come across many tips and tricks for winning scholarships, but  students tend to overlook one of the …
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ACT & SAT

SAT Pro Tip: Watch Out for “Absolute” Language

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The SAT is definitely a test where it pays to focus your attention on language. Whether it’s the word choice, phrasing, structure, or vocabulary of the questions being asked, you should definitely pay attention. The Language of Absolutes Examples of absolute language include words such as ‘all, none, must, except, every, not, always, just, only, …

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