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How I Chose My College: “A Feeling This Was It”

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

In 2006, I graduated from high school and started attending SUNY New Paltz, where I would go on to major in English with a focus on creative writing. I wanted to share with you the process I went through and why I chose my college. My Parents Got Involved Part of why I chose my …

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How To Balance Feeling And Logic When Selecting A College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s no denying that selecting a college can be difficult. You may want with all your heart to attend one college but logic often gets in the way and coaxes you to choose another option. The key to making the right choice lies in balancing both, feeling and logic. There are some things to consider …

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Should I Visit Colleges Again As An Accepted Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you visited the campuses of the colleges you applied to, you might think that visiting the campuses again is not really necessary. You’ve seen the colleges and their facilities up close, you liked what you saw, and that’s why you went ahead with your applications to those institutions. So why visit colleges again? Will …

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The Best Questions for Comparing Different Colleges

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

As you narrow down your college list, it can get tricky to pick one college over another. When you get down to the wire and May 1st is looming, it’s time to really compare colleges. Here are some questions to compare colleges: Which has a better program for my major / career interests? Which has …

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Can’t Choose Between Two Colleges? Flip A Coin

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

We’ve all flipped a coin sometime or the other, whether it is to decide between two options or settle an argument with a friend. The question is should you use it for a decision as important as choosing between two colleges? It may seem like a ridiculous idea but flipping a coin can nudge you …

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Should You Transfer Colleges? 7 Reasons Students Transfer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 9, 2024

Key Takeaway Transferring to a new college might be the best way to ensure you get the most out of your education. If your college isn’t what you expected, you are currently at a community college, your finances have changed, you’re changing majors, you are experiencing a lack of motivation, or you’re dissatisfied, transferring schools …

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8 Cardinal Questions to Ask on Your College Campus Tours

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 28, 2024

It’s perfectly normal to get the jitters if you’re embarking on your first of many college campus tours. It’s a lot to take in, and you’re in the process of making some big decisions that will help you shape your future. Whether you’re visiting before you submit applications or after you’ve been accepted, part of …

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3 Special Tours You Can Request on College Visits

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

During a typical college visit, a tour guide takes the group of visiting students and their families around the campus and shows them the various facilities that the college offers. These tours are generally held on fixed dates and the tour guide is usually a faculty member or a current undergrad student. In addition to …

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The Pros and Cons of 2+2 College Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

2 plus 2 college programs involve splitting up your four college years between community college and a public or private college or university. You spend the first two years in a community college and then transfer to a public or private college where you complete your next two years. There are several compelling reasons why …

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The Pros And Cons Of Colleges Near Cities

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The location of your college can have a major impact on your overall college experience, which is why experts strongly advice students to factor in this aspect when shortlisting their choice of colleges. If most of the schools on your shortlist are colleges in cities, it helps to understand the pros and cons before you …