Tyler Hakes

Tyler Hakes is the former Director of Marketing at College Raptor. He writes about topics related to the college search, admissions and financial aid. He's always looking to tell great stories about students discovering their perfect school.
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Switching Careers: 7 Giant Mistakes to Avoid

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re considering switching careers, then there’s no doubt that you’re probably a bit scared. Making the jump from one career to another can be a great choice. It can help you advance, earn more, or find a rewarding job where you feel fulfilled. But, none of that diminishes the fact that the actual act …
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Regionally Accredited Online Colleges: What Does It Mean If a College is Regionally Accredited?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
When looking at colleges, one very important factor is the school’s accreditation. Accreditation is the process where an outside body evaluates and gives seals of approval to colleges. It indicates that the college has met the criteria of the accreditation process. U.S. accrediting agencies grant regional accreditation throughout the country. Six in total, that cover …
College Raptor's 2016 Top 50 Best Colleges
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College Raptor’s 2016 Best Colleges Rankings

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
The 2016 College Raptor Best Colleges rankings are intended to be just that—a ranking of the best colleges in the nation. Beyond that, we’ve divided this recognition into many segments, allowing prospective students and parents to more easily find schools that fit with what they’re looking for—whether it’s a top-notch college with a lot of …
Students walking outside the O’Neill Library at Boston College.
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The 25 Best Colleges in the Northeast – US College Rankings 2016

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Northeast is home to some of the most historic and well-respected institutions of higher learning in the country, as well as around the world. From the well-known Ivy League schools such as Harvard and Yale to the possibly lesser-known (but still incredibly selective and rigorous) colleges like Brandeis University and Vassar College, this section …
Pepperdine University Waves Cafe with a beautiful ocean view.
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The 25 Best Colleges in the West – 2016 University Rankings

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
The west coast of the U.S. is known for many things. Aside from In-N-Out, another one of those things is certainly a plethora of outstanding colleges and universities–both public and private. From the extensive, and highly-regarded University of California system to Stanford, Reed, Pomona, and Pitzer, there is no lack of educational opportunity in this section …
Georgetown University's main campus.
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The 25 Best Medium-Sized Universities in the US 2016

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022
Somewhere between the huge classes found at large colleges and the intimate, sometimes-quaint feeling of a small college, there are the schools that offer a bit of both worlds. Many students seek out medium-sized colleges as a way to feel like they’re moving on from high school, without feeling totally overwhelmed by a 40,000 person …

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