Kali Slaymaker

Kali is the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator at College Raptor. Her interest in higher education sparked while volunteering as an undergraduate, where she interacted with prospective and new college students on campus.
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majors & industries

College Majors for the Highest Paid Jobs by Industry

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on July 13, 2023
There are plenty of factors that should play a role in your major and jobs/career choice. While choosing one of the highest paying college majors might be your first choice, you’ll also want to consider life balance and your passions. If you’re considering any of these majors, you may want to consider one of the …
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student life

Why You Should Visit Colleges in the Summer

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
College visits are an excellent opportunity to get a “feel” for the colleges you are applying to. College visits aim to get you acclimated with the important aspects of choosing a school. They will take you on a tour of campus and residence halls, teach you about academic and student life opportunities, provide you with …
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tips tools & advice

Advice on Creating Your College Schedule

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re headed to college this fall, you’re probably attending orientation this summer at your chosen school. An important part of orientation is having students create their fall class schedule. This is often why it is encouraged to attend orientation early before classes fill up. Orientation leaders usually walk freshman through the online scheduling tool …
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tips tools & advice

10 Exercises You Can Do in Your Dorm

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
A common fear of incoming college students is that they will gain the “freshman 15” or not have time to exercise. We are here to show you some simple and easy dorm room exercises you can perform in the comfort of your own space. These exercises require no equipment you won’t find in your dorm …
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scholarships

5 Scholarships for History Majors

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
While a history major may not be the most common student you’ll encounter on a college campus, they play a vital role in our society. An obvious career path is a historian, but there are also other careers such as lawyers, politicians, writers, and teachers. The world we live in is complex, and sometimes the …

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