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student life

10 of the Best College Marching Bands

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 6, 2024
Marching band halftime shows are a staple of American football and a highlight of Game Day for many fans. When halftime rolls around, football players hit the locker rooms while the band takes the field – it’s their time to entertain and shine. It’s the flashy uniforms, the articulate steps, and amazing choreography that gets …
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tips tools & advice

21 School Supplies Every Student Needs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 22, 2024
With back to school around the corner, you’ll want to make sure you are stocked up on all the supplies you’ll need for peak academic performance! At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Your Full List of School Supplies 1. Pencils / Mechanical …
What's the difference between a public vs private college?
college search

Public vs Private Colleges: What Is the Difference?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are several differences between public and private colleges, from the way they are run and the cost of tuition to the programs they offer and the campus experience. When weighing public vs private college, there is no clear winner in all respects. Both types of schools have their respective benefits and downsides. Which one …
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college majors & minors

What is a College Minor?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 16, 2024
Key Takeaways: A college minor is a secondary academic discipline that may complement a student’s major, but it does not have to. Undergraduates must complete between 16 and 30 credit hours depending on the program (or approximately 6 – 10 courses) to earn a minor. Students are not required to declare a minor to earn a …
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college applications

Why Learning a Second Language is So Important

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Because English is a very popular language, American students tend to forget that other languages may be useful in their present and future life. People from Latin America, Asia, and Europe learn English as their second language at a very early age and start studying it once they get into primary school. Learning a second …
Are unpaid internships worth it?
careers & internships

Is Accepting an Unpaid Internship Worth it?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 21, 2024
Sometimes an internship opportunity comes along that sounds promising and ticks all the boxes except one—it’s unpaid. You might ask yourself if unpaid internships are worth it, and if you turn to Google for answers, you’ll likely be met with very split opinions: half saying “Yes, take it!” and the other half saying “100%, no!” …
Many students end up asking for a letter of recommendation.
tips tools & advice

A Complete Guide to Recommendation Letters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 28, 2024
Key Takeaway Your college application will require anywhere between one and four letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters can be written by a teacher, employer, mentor, or coach of your choice. A letter of recommendation will give colleges a view into your strengths, interests, and relationships from a different perspective. You’ll want to choose people who …

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