student life

How to Lower Senior Year Stress

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your last year of high school, you have a lot on your plate. Final classes to finish off your high school career, maybe a job, social life, searching for colleges, applying, visiting the school, extracurricular activities, and more. It’s a lot to juggle so it’s easy to see why it can become overwhelming. Here …

majors & industries

3 More Dream Jobs and How to Get Them

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

What did you want to be when you were in elementary school? It’s probably not the same as now. There may just be a few “dream jobs” you considered when you were younger but dismissed because it’s just not in the realm of reality! However, you may be surprised. Here are three of those dream …

scholarships

Scholarships for Students with Mental Illness

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 20, 2023

If you suffer from mental illness or are currently seeing a psychologist, there are dozens of scholarships available to you. Your mental illness has a huge effect on how you learn so it’s important to know that there are resources out there that can help you succeed in higher education.  College Raptor has put together …

college search

The Most Common FAQs About College Visits

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 22, 2024

Do you have a long list of potential colleges to attend? We highly recommend that you visit the campus! Whether you are trying to figure out which colleges you want to apply to, or are just trying to narrow down your college decision, campus visits may help you make your choice. Plus, making a more …

financial aid

How To Get the Most Out of a Work Study Program

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Earning money during college can be a helpful boost to finances, allowing you to pay off some of your tuition or other educational expenses. Federal work study is a great program to get into for this reason! However, some of the jobs may seem menial at first and may feel like a waste of time. …

financial aid

How Financial Aid and College Tuition Have Changed Over the Years

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There is a lot of talk about how expensive college can be these days. As you head into your college career, it may help you financially to understand how financial aid and tuition have changed over the years. College Tuition Rates Have Gone Up There’s no doubt that college tuition rates have gone up, especially …

scholarships

Scholarships for Students with Divorced Parents

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Divorce is a sensitive topic for many. Understandably, a lot of high school students do not want to discuss this family situation with others. However, there are scholarships and awards out there for students who do have divorced parents to make your college-bound life a little bit easier. Here are just a few examples. Ayo …

questions & answers

What is Institutional Aid?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are a lot of terms when it comes to financial aid and one that you may have heard is “institutional aid.” Here’s what you need to know about this form of aid. What is Institutional Aid? Institutional aid, unlike federal aid, is money from your college or university. It’s often available to incoming students, …

ACT & SAT

ACT / SAT Math Section Tips and Tricks

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

As you head into the ACT or SAT, you may be worrying about the math section, especially if the subject isn’t your strong suit. These tips and tricks will help ensure you do better on that dreaded section. Understand Your Mistakes When you’re taking the practice ACT or SAT before you take the real deal, …