Tyler Hakes

Tyler Hakes is the former Director of Marketing at College Raptor. He writes about topics related to the college search, admissions and financial aid. He's always looking to tell great stories about students discovering their perfect school.

College Raptor Announced as Finalist for “Outstanding Startup Company of the Year” in 2015 Prometheus Awards

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
This week, the Technology Association of Iowa announced finalists for the 10th annual Prometheus Awards. College Raptor was named as one of three finalists for “Outstanding Startup Company of the Year”. The Prometheus Awards honor technology companies, startups and entrepreneurs across the state of Iowa in 13 different categories. This year, the Technology Association received …

College Raptor’s Online Matching Platform Connects Colleges With Prospective Students, Provides Customized Tools for Awarding Financial Aid

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
New Organization Assists in Enrollment Management Optimization for Higher Ed Iowa City, Iowa (PRWEB) February 18, 2015 As part of its continued commitment to bringing transparency to the college search process, College Raptor today announced a suite of services designed to support colleges and universities as they recruit and award financial aid packages to prospective …
Frank Gehry designed the Weisman Art Museum.
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7 Mind-Blowing Campus Buildings Designed by Architect Frank Gehry

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Frank O. Gehry is one of the world’s foremost designers and architects. His unique style is unmistakable, and it’s especially obvious when one of his sparkling, futuristic structures is erected on a college campus full of historic, ivy-covered steeples. Known for impossible shapes and curved surfaces, his works often look like something right off the set of …
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Senate U 2015: Where the 114th U.S. Senate Went to College

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
As the 114th US Senate settles into what is sure to be a term full of political stand-offs, we took a look at the colleges that awarded our senators their undergraduate degrees. Many of the nation’s top colleges and universities have a long history of educating our country’s legislators, and this Senate class is not …

Higher Education Leaders Endorse College Raptor

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Reinventing the College Search Process: Free Service Helps Students Find Affordable College Matches IOWA CITY, IOWA (PRWEB) January 07, 2015 College Raptor today announced its advisory board of distinguished experts from higher education who will provide guidance as the organization brings a new level of transparency to the admissions and financial aid process. College Raptor …

News update: We Create Here Covers College Raptor Launch, Funding and Vision

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
We Create Here announced the launch of College Raptor in 2014, including information about Series A financing raised from mostly within the state of Iowa. The article details information about the College Raptor vision to help students and families find their best college matches, considering academic fit, cultural fit and financial affordability. It also discusses …

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