careers & internships

What is a Practicum?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 8, 2024

If you’re aiming for a certification during your college experience or when you’re getting ready to enter the career field, you might find that a practicum is necessary. But what is it? In short, a practicum is a program where you will apply what you have learned in a classroom setting in the field. They …

student life

How To Get the Most Out of Your 8 AM Classes

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 2, 2024

If you start searching on Google about 8 AM classes, one of the first autocomplete suggestions that pops up is “8 am classes should be illegal.” Many college students hate 8 am classes, and for good reason. The student may have an evening class that makes getting up at the crack of dawn difficult. Or …

scholarship search & applications

How to Safely Apply and Search For Scholarships Online

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 29, 2024

Scholarships are a great way to save money on college tuition and fees. When you apply for scholarships online, look for red flags including: required payments, “guaranteed” awards, sales seminars, and unsecured websites. Using reputable databases can help students and their families avoid scholarship scams. Scholarships are a great way to make college more affordable …

college search

A Quiz to Find Your Perfect College Match

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 29, 2024

There are around 4,000 colleges and universities in the United States. What if there was an easy quiz that would match you with the perfect college? We have good news — there is! College Raptor’s College Match tool is a resource that will help you find the best colleges and universities in the United States …

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College Raptor: Your One-Stop Shop for College Planning

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 2, 2024

College Raptor’s Toolset: College Match Tool – Find the best fit school for you. Scholarship Search Tool – Find FREE money* to help pay for college. Career Finder – Explore 1,000s of careers. Majors Search – Discover degrees that you can pursue. Financial Aid comparison Tool – Compare offer letters. Student Loan Finder – Find …

questions & answers

What to Expect as a D1 Athlete

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 17, 2024

If you’re an elite athlete at your high school, you may just be recruited to a D1 athletic college program. This can be an exciting prospect, but it’s important to understand what to expect if you decide to accept their offer! We’ve highlighted some of the things you should know below. What is a D1 …

college search

Colleges in Washington DC

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 17, 2024

If you’re not quite sure about where you want to go to school yet, you might just want to consider our nation’s capital: Washington DC. This area has plenty to offer curious students who are looking to be constantly learning and having fun. DC is also home to some of the best colleges in the …

financial aid

State Grants for Washington DC College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 11, 2024

Do you live in Washington DC and plan on staying in the area for college? There are several state grants dedicated to students in the DC area, even for those who are planning on leaving the city to attend college in another state! Below, we’ve outlined some of the grants the country’s capital offers and …

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Colleges in Hawaii and Why it’s a Great Place to go to School

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 11, 2024

Deciding where to go to college can be tough. You need to think about your education, interests, goals, needs, and more! If you like warm weather and beaches, though, you might just want to consider attending one of the amazing colleges in Hawaii! The state is home to several amazing colleges and universities and has …