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How To Qualify As A National Merit Scholar

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re like many college hopefuls, you’re looking for any possible source of scholarship money to help you fund your higher education. In your search, you may have heard of a program called the National Merit Scholarship–you may have even taken the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test! But what exactly is the National Merit Scholarship, and …

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The 25 Best Small Colleges – 2016 University Rankings

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Small colleges can be great for students who are looking for a more personal feel around campus. Not only are you likely to get more one-on-one time with your professors, but you could easily know just about everyone on campus. In our Best Small Colleges rankings, we looked at colleges of all types that enroll fewer …

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The 25 Best Large Colleges – 2016 University Rankings

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on June 19, 2023

Many students are looking for a college experience with a huge campus with thousands of students, football games, and 300-person lectures. Not only do big colleges have more students, but they are often known (whether true or not) for providing bigger opportunities and more freedom to students. If you’re looking for a college where you’ll be surrounded by tens …

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So You Want to Be a Doctor: 15 Tips for Pre-Med Students

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Each year, tens of thousands of aspiring doctors enter their first year of college. Many are confused about what it means to really be a “pre-med” student, but it can mean a lot of things. Pre-med isn’t an official major but a lot of majors fall under pre-med. Biology, biomedical sciences, and biochemistry are the …

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Regional Gems: Midwest

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Midwest is full of big universities–it’s home to the Big 10 after all! And while these schools are great for some students, they aren’t right for everyone. Some are better fit for smaller colleges, of which they may not even be aware. To shed light on small but deserving colleges around the country, we continue …

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Regional Gems: West & South

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

At College Raptor, we help students find colleges that fit them financially, socially, and academically–which means looking at more than just big-name universities. That’s why we’re drawing attention to smaller colleges across the nation which deserve consideration but may be initially overlooked because of their size. As a continuation of our series on hidden gem …

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Regional Gems: Northeast

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many people automatically associate education in the Northeast with the Ivy League. But students desiring a world-class education don’t have to focus on those 8 schools. There are many great, smaller colleges in the Northeast where undergraduates can receive a valuable and meaningful education. To bring attention to these smaller and perhaps lesser-known colleges, College …

Maine College Access Network Partners with College Raptor to Provide Free College Comparison and Planning Help to Families

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on March 25, 2024

READFIELD, MAINE (May 07, 2015) — The Maine College Access Network (MaineCAN) has partnered with technology company, College Raptor, to offer an advanced platform to improve the way families throughout the state find and compare college options. “College Raptor will provide a powerful tool for students and families to discover their college options,” said Kate …

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25 of the Greenest College Campuses in the U.S.

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Thinking about how you can reduce your environmental impact this Earth Day? These colleges and universities will inspire you to be greener. See what academia’s sustainability leaders are doing to increase their environmental-friendliness. First, we have 10 honorable mentions that didn’t quite make our final list of the 15 greenest college campuses but are definitely …