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Questions to Ask Current College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 14, 2023
Asking current college students questions on your visit to campus can give you some unique insight into the school. Always be polite and considerate when approaching students on campus! Ask questions that are important to you and your unique college needs and wants in addition to more general ones. You know you’re supposed to compare …
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Tips To Help You Create A Balanced College List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 17, 2023
When looking for advice on creating a college list, you will come across the words ‘balanced college list’ very often. So what exactly is a balanced college list, why is it important to create this balanced list, and most importantly, how do you go about creating a college list? You’ll find all the answers below. …
When's the best time to visit a college, summer, spring, winter, or fall?
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The Pros and Cons of Different Times to Visit Colleges

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’ve probably heard various opinions on when you should plan to do your college visits. During the school year? Summer break? Winter break? Spring semester or fall semester? Here are some quick pros and cons for each visit option. Summer Break Visit Pros: You don’t have to worry about missing school. You see the school …
A successful college visit can help you understand the campus more
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How To Have A Successful College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
A college visit is an essential part of the college search process. They help you get a closer look at the colleges on your shortlist and get a feel of the place. This makes it easier for you to solidify your choice of institution before committing the next four years of your life and thousands of …
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Understanding the Safety and Rankings Tab on College Raptor

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on March 8, 2024
Safety Tab All school pages on College Raptor have a safety tab. It has information regarding on- and off-campus reports of arrests and criminal offenses. As unfortunate as these crimes are, we feel it is important to share the data with our users. We want you to have a well-rounded understanding of what the campus …
You were accepted into college, but you haven't visited yet.
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What If You’re Accepted Into a College You Haven’t Visited?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying for colleges is a stressful and busy time; you may not have been able to visit them all before you sent in those applications. However, your acceptance letters have come in, and you’ve been accepted into a college you didn’t have time to visit. What now? If it’s a school you’re seriously considering, here …
Ask yourself these two student debt questions before picking a college
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Ask Yourself These 2 Debt Questions When Choosing A College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When trying to match your financial aid requirements with the college tuition fees, the biggest question you may be faced with is this—Should you accept the maximum financial assistance you are awarded and attend the most expensive college on your list. Or, should you lower your sights and apply to a less expensive college? There …

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