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Pros & Cons Of Small College Towns

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College towns are charming little neighborhoods where the character of the community is heavily influenced by a college and its culture. In most college towns, as much as 20% of the population is comprised of college students. Understanding the pros and cons of small college towns is important, especially if any such college features on …

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Pros and Cons of Large Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may be leaning towards wanting to attend a large college versus a small college or vice versa. It helps to know the pros and cons of each! Here are some of the benefits and less beneficial aspects of attending large colleges. 2023 RANKINGS: VIEW TOP 25 LARGE COLLEGES Pro: More extracurricular opportunities Larger colleges …

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The Pros and Cons of Rural Colleges

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are colleges in big cities, suburban colleges, and then there are those on the outskirts: the rural areas. Some may think they’re out in the middle of nowhere, others might find them peaceful and a place all its own. Regardless of where you fall, there are definite pros and cons to rural colleges. PRO: …

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The Difference Between Private and Public College Visits

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

As it creeps closer to the application due dates, you may be planning some college visits to make sure you want to apply. This is a great idea and very highly recommended. It gives you an idea of what the town, campus, and students are like. If you’re planning trips to private and public colleges …

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Pros & Cons Of Small Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When creating their shortlist of colleges, most students take into consideration the school’s academic program, the non-academic program they are interested in, and the school’s location. Another important factor is the size of the college. The size of the college can make a considerable difference to your overall college experience. It is an important factor …

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How To Prepare For Your First College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College visits are highly recommended. They allow you to get a closer look at prospective colleges so you can make a more informed decision about which college is the best fit for you. However, they can be a huge investment of time and money. You want to make sure that you get your money’s worth …

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Bad Reasons to Select a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you start applying to schools or your acceptance letters come in, you may have to make a choice between colleges. There will be aspects of your life that may influence your decision, and not all of them will be beneficial to you and your future. Need some help selecting a college? Here are a …

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Pros and Cons of Large College Towns

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When going through your college choices, one of the things you should decide is if you prefer to live in a small town or a big city (or somewhere in the middle). There are pros and cons to each. If you’re considering large college towns, here are some things to keep in mind. Pro: Public …

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Good Reasons for Choosing a College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students choose their colleges based on just about every reason you can think about. Some may choose a college just so they can be near their best friend, others choose may choose a campus across the country so they can be as far away as possible from family. Well, neither of these are good reasons …

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2 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Meet A Professor When You Visit A Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

In preparing for your upcoming college visit, you’ve scheduled a campus tour, got the itinerary sorted out, requested to attend a class in session, reserved a hotel room for the family and obtained permission for an overnight stay in the college dorm. So far so good. These are the absolute basic things you should cover …