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Important Questions to Ask Your College Friends (While You’re Still in High School)

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Say you’re in your junior or senior year of high school, and some of your friends who graduated are home on break from college. This is the perfect time to do a little reconnaissance! After all, you’re smart enough to know that college probably won’t be like TV shows and movies, but you still wonder …

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4 Tips for Finding the Right College

By Annabelle FeeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Looking for colleges is as exciting as it is frightening. It is often hard to see where to begin and what to look for. Many start with college rankings, but there are some more important aspects to observe. Here are our top four tips on finding the right college for you: The department Reputability matters, …

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How to Search for Colleges Based on Your Personal Factors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 6, 2023

Picking a college to attend is a big decision – and one that requires careful thought! Sometimes it’s easy, especially if you got into your dream college, but you should compare your options. But how exactly should you go about that? It’s important to keep your needs, wants, and other factors in mind when selecting …

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How to Create a Pros and Cons List for Schools in Your College Search

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you have a few colleges or universities on your radar, it may be a bit difficult to choose between them, especially if you received acceptance letters from all your top choices. Creating a pros and cons list is an excellent way to help you narrow the schools down and see how they compare to …

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How To Use Your Intended Major in the College Search

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When searching for your potential future college, there will be quite a few things you will have to keep in mind. This may include the school’s dorm rooms, the location, the size of the school, the college’s reputation, and, of course, your major. Here’s how you can use your intended major in your college search. …

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Why You Shouldn’t Base Your College Search on Your Friends

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Friends were no doubt a big part of your high school life, and it can be hard to say goodbye when the time comes. So hard, in fact, that some students want to attend the same college as their high school friends so they won’t have to say goodbye or feel alone. Basing your college …

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How Early Should You Start Creating A College List?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Experts suggest that the best time to start creating a list of colleges is midway through the freshman year in high school. There is, of course, no hard and fast rule about this. It may be a little too early for some students but, in general, it can’t hurt. When it comes to creating your …

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What to Look for in a Good College: 10 Things to Consider

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 7, 2023

Choosing a good college is key to having a positive college experience and earning a degree that will open doors for you after graduation.  But this is no easy undertaking. How do you choose just one from among so many schools across America, each one offering a long list of attractive features and benefits? And …

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Pros and Cons of Individual College Campus Tours

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Individual college campus tours tend to be more intimate than group tours. These tours typically consist of the prospective student, any family members or friends they include on the visit, and the institution’s tour guide. As with any kind of campus tour, there are pros and cons to individual tours. Pros of Individual Campus Tours …

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Pros and Cons of Group College Campus Tours

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Odds are, you know that it’s a good idea to visit colleges before deciding on where you want to go. Being on campus, seeing current students, staff, and faculty members going about their day, hitting up the best lunch spot, and envisioning yourself there can help you figure out if a school is a right …