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Do Community Colleges Have Dorms?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 6, 2023
A majority of community colleges do not have dorms available to their students. While there are definitely exceptions, they are rare. Most 4-year colleges and universities offer some sort of student housing. Here’s a deeper dive into why community colleges don’t tend to have dorms, plus a rundown of your other options if you need …
scholarships

20 No Essay Scholarships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 5, 2024
Key Takeaways As the name suggests, ‘no essay’ scholarships do not require an essay, meaning they are generally easier and faster to apply for. No essay scholarships can be competitive, so it’s important that you meet all requirements, maintain a high GPA, participate in extracurriculars, and complete your FAFSA form before applying for scholarships. Scholarships …
student life

Choosing a Roommate: Friend or Randomly Assigned

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 5, 2023
Getting a roommate assignment (or choosing one if you are allowed) while you’re in college is one of the most exciting things! It’s a friend you get to live with, share meals with, and share everything together! For some, that doesn’t sound as exciting but when you’re living with the right roommates, it can be. …
majors & industries

5 In-Demand Career Fields for Communications Majors 

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 1, 2023
Do you love the written and spoken word? A communications major might just be fore you! Its curriculum includes a wide range of subjects such as mass media, journalism, corporate communication, public relations, and more. A foundation in these subjects prepares graduates for careers in several different fields, from human resources and education to media, …
student loans

What’s The Median Student Loan Debt in America?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 25, 2023
With the cost of college going up every year, the median student loan debt in America is higher than ever. It is the second-highest consumer debt in the US. Here are some of the highlights of the latest statistics on student loan debt in America.  Snapshot of Total Student Loan Debt  Currently, the total student …
majors & industries

7 Cool Jobs for People with a Public Health Major

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 25, 2023
A degree in public health opens the door to numerous job opportunities. Public health major jobs range from making, implementing, and administrating public health policies to maternal and child health, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, and epidemiology. Within these categories, the exact tasks may focus on education, research, policy writing, or management.  Some types …
college admissions

April College Planning Calendar

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 25, 2023
April is such an important month for high school students who are planning to go to college, but it can be overwhelming to keep track of all of the academic calendar dates. Since there are so many dates to keep up with during this busy time of the year, we suggest having a college planning …

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