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People You Should Meet During a College Visit

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
During a college visit, you will most likely be meeting with a member of the admissions team or even an alumnus that will help you and your group view the school. While you probably have a ton of questions for them, you should also be designing questions for other people. These are just a few …
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FAQ About Community College 2+2 Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students decide to go to community college for two years for their Associate’s and then attend a four-year college to focus on their major and earn their Bachelor’s. Attending community college for two years, then transferring to a college or university for another two years is known as a 2 + 2 program, and …
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9 Things You Need to Check Out During a College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 22, 2023
Whether you’ve already chosen your dream school or you’re still looking for a college that’s the perfect fit for you, there are some things you must check out during your next college visit. Here are some things you should put on your college visit checklist. 1. Classrooms One thing that definitely belongs on your college …
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Pros And Cons Of Starting College In The Spring

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 12, 2024
Some 4-year colleges and universities, but not all, allow students to start in the spring semester. Starting college in the spring can give you a headstart on your education. However, students could find themselves overwhelmed in their new environment without preparation. Most college students start college in the fall. Many “moving in day” pictures take …
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How To Decide If An MBA Is Right For You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Getting an MBA may sound impressive—and is—but it is important to realize that it is not the right path for everyone. Whether you should enroll in business school or not depends on a variety of factors. Asking yourself these few questions will give you better clarity on your career goals and help you make an …
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How To Discover A College Based On Your Intended Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Discovering colleges based on your intended college major may sound easy—you just do a search online and you will get a list of hundreds of colleges that match your search term within seconds. Right? Searching for Colleges But things can get complicated from there. How do you narrow down that list? Should you do it …
There are a few types of education, but which one is the best for you?
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Choosing the Right Type of College Education for You

By Devin MorrisseyLast updated on December 22, 2022
Looking to advance your career but aren’t sure exactly what you want to do? It’s difficult to decide how to advance it. There are many types of education, including trade schools, bachelor degrees, and graduate degrees. Choosing what type of education you will pursue is a big decision. It dictates the level of learning you …
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How I Chose My College: “An International Perspective”

By Thu PhamLast updated on December 22, 2022
I grew up in Vietnam. For 20 years of my life, I had never been to the United States before I came to Luther College in 2016. It is still a fascinating journey for me from the beginning of college search to the present as I just finished my sophomore year. As an international student, …

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