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3 Things You Should Do on Every College Visit (Besides the Tour!)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Around this time, you should have quite a few tours of the colleges lined up in the coming months, but don’t leave immediately after the tour is finished! There are a few things you’ll want to check into on every college visit before you head back home. Look Around  The college tour guide will take …

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Preparing to Meet with Your High School Counselor? Get Ready with These Tips!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Your high school guidance counselor can be an invaluable resource when it comes to the college planning/search processes. Many think that counselors only help with a student’s high school schedule, but most of the time their skills and experience can go far beyond suggested which classes someone should take. A guidance counselor can help a …

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How To Demonstrate Interest In A College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You probably have a few colleges on your list to apply to, with some being your dream school or top choice, but how do you really demonstrate interest to attend? For more selective schools, showing interest could really give you a leg up on the competition. Here are a few ways to really show your …

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5 Mistakes Students Make During College Visits (and How to Avoid Them!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College visits are a great way to get a first-hand feel for what different colleges are like. College brochures present only one side of the picture and usually, it’s restricted to the good side. While they are a great way to start, it is important to get the whole picture before you decide on the …

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Brandname Isn’t Always Best: Colleges That Change Lives

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you’re searching for your college, it’s always recommended to do some research into which school is a good fit for you. This includes taking a close look at their majors and minors, investigating their employment rate after graduation, and checking their tuition, but it can also involve taking a trip to the university to make …

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10 College-Themed New Year Resolutions for High School Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 18, 2024

A new year marks a new beginning. It’s commonly a time of resolution-making for people across the world, and high school students are no exception. With college aspirations in mind, high schoolers too can benefit from a few important New Year resolutions that will support their goals of getting scholarships, being accepted to their dream …

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An Underused Resource in the College Search Process: Alumni

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the most valuable aspects of college is sharing an experience that can form bonds. For the rest of your life, if you see someone wearing your school’s logo, you will feel a link to that person. Later in life, these relationships with fellow students can assist you in your job search. But, you …

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College Visit: Winter Break Edition

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you read the words “college visit” what do you picture? Do you see a busy campus filled with students hurrying to classes, a couple of tour groups, and the leaves beginning to change colors? Or do you see yourself strolling around a quieter campus in a t-shirt and shorts during summer? Well, what about …

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The Pros and Cons of a Virtual Campus Tour

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Technology has come a long, long way in the last twenty years or so, and one amazing bit of technical wizardry has emerged in that time—the internet. With the worldwide web, people are more connected around the globe than ever before. Information is right at your fingertips, a few keystrokes and clicks away. But anyone …

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Pros and Cons of Attending a College Far From Home

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Choosing which college to attend is an important and often challenging decision that High School students face. A myriad of factors come into play from financial need and offered majors to extra-curricular activities and job placement. Another factor to be considered is location and how far away from home the school is. As high school …