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5 of the Best Colleges for Gamers

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Finding a community of people who share your interests can make the difference between an average and an exceptional college experience. Those who have grown up with a passion for gaming whether it be playing, designing or developing games, consider themselves a part of a virtual community. If you identify as a gamer and want …

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Most Beautiful College Campuses in Autumn

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

While the beauty of a college campus does not necessarily inspire all students, it certainly can help lift students from the doldrums of daily homework. Many students enjoy being able to study outside during good weather, and the change of seasons—though signaling cooler weather—add bursts of brightness and magnificence to your walk to class. It’s …

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5 Colleges with the Most Unique Orientation Programs

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Freshmen orientation programs are on the rise in today’s modern academia. The goal is often to provide a sense of belonging to new students, thereby encouraging them to continue at the institution for the rest of their college career. Of course, some of these college orientation programs are a little more interesting than others. For …

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Colleges with the Best Career Centers

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

While students seek different things from their college experience, it is generally agreed that the most important thing that a college can do is prepare one for a career in the real world. Students struggle through tests, exams, readings, and long, stressful nights with only coffee for company, all to someday graduate and take a …

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Colleges that Fully Meet Financial Need

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

It is a well-established fact that the expense of attending college has grown over the past few decades. Where once our parents could work a part-time job and pay off college as they went, current students usually cannot. So it’s important to find colleges that work with students to lower the cost of attendance. Most …

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Colleges with the Greatest Outdoor Trails

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

We all know how much time students spend indoors. There is so much to learn, so much to study, and in many states, you can’t really study outside for a large chunk of the year. Some students make a point to get outside to run, bike, or hike. Activities such as these provide breaks from …

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Colleges with the Best Art Programs

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Schools are often highlighted for their outstanding programs in math, science, and engineering. While these are all respected and important areas of study, it is also important to remember that not everybody’s talents or interests lie with studying facts and figures. There will always be a need for artistic ability in the workforce, which is …

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Colleges with the Best Dining Halls

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

When visiting a college for the first time, there are many important questions to ask. Prospective students, or their parents, often want to know about academic programs, extracurricular activities, living situations, and a myriad of other collegiate life aspects. However, students all agree that the most important question of all (just kidding, kind of) is …

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Schools with Great Incentives for Out-of-State Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most states have incentives for college students to attract them from that state. Whether it’s scholarship or grant opportunities or dual-credit class programs, they are trying to get your attention. While some students prefer to stay close to home, there are those of us who want to go elsewhere, whether it’s because an out-of-state school …

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Colleges with High 4-Year Graduation Rates

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

For those of you looking for colleges with impressive four-year graduation rates, here is a good place to start! We’ve talked about the importance of graduating in four years (or less) in other posts here on College Raptor. Here are nine colleges with the top rates for getting undergraduate students out into the world in …