Kaeli Nieves-Whitmore

Kaeli Nieves-Whitmore is a content and research specialist at College Raptor. She has been writing and blogging for over a decade, both personally and professionally. As a non-traditional student, Kaeli brings a fresh perspective to College Raptor.
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8 College Scholarships for Black and African-American Students

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
College degrees have taken the place of high school diplomas when it comes to obtaining an entry-level position. With the cost of college constantly on the rise, scholarships and grants are more important than ever. Here are some great scholarships and grants offered for Black and African-American students who need help paying for college. 1. Ron …
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8 College Scholarships for High School Seniors

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Senior year is the ultimate time to be searching and applying for college scholarships. While some scholarships are only for select majors, locations, colleges, or age groups, more scholarships for seniors than any other group of students. Here are eight amazing scholarships for high school seniors. Olin Teague Award Amount: $4,000 Deadline: June 30, 2022 …
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5 Fabulously Easy College Scholarships for All Kinds of Students

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Scholarship applications and essays take a lot of time to complete. Each requires a specific set of criteria and generally requires new and original content specific to the scholarship. Applying for these scholarships can get tedious. Generally, scholarships ask for long essays. The application process also feels monotonous. However, these five fabulously easy college scholarships …
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8 College Scholarships for Women

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on October 10, 2024
Key Takeaways There are many scholarships available to support women pursuing a college degree. The chosen scholarships cater to diverse female students, including moms, women in tech, those studying culinary arts or STEAM, mental health advocates, public service students, and even female golfers. Applicants are required to submit a 400-600 word essay or a video, …
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The 25 Best Suburban Colleges – 2016 University Rankings

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Between the fast-paced urban campus and the isolated rural campus is another type of campus: Suburban campus. For many students, these colleges and universities truly offer the best of both worlds. They often have access to major metropolitan areas, plenty of close shopping and dining, and nearby cultural attractions–all without having to fight traffic or …
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The 25 Best Private Colleges – 2016 University Rankings

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are many myths out there about private colleges–that they’re overpriced, or stuffy, or only for rich kids. But, those are just common misconceptions. Private colleges and universities across the country offer top-notch educations in a wide variety of subjects, and for a wide variety of students. In fact, many of the nation’s best private colleges …
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Top 25 Best Urban Colleges 2016 Rankings

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Looking to go to class amidst the urban sprawl? Here are the colleges for you. Each of these colleges and universities is located in a major metropolitan area, with some even being dispersed right among the downtown. Students seek out best urban college campuses for a number of reasons, but often it’s the campus proximity …

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