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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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College-Themed New Year Resolutions for High School Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 9, 2024

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

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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 …

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Why You Should Attend a College Fair as a High School Student

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Like a job fair, a college fair is a collection of different colleges that have a table or booth and present information about their school. They are a great place to learn more about specific colleges you may be interested in. Typically they will have hand-outs, presentations, and representatives that can answer any questions you …

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Schools with Great Resources for Students with Special Needs

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students with special needs might not have considered continuing into post-secondary education after high school. College can be a daunting process for any student, and it can also be tough to figure out how to advocate for yourself to ensure your needs are met. Luckily, disability resources on campuses help students with various physical, intellectual, …

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Reasons to Start Prepping for College in Middle School

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most parents start asking their children what they want to do in life since they are very young. They start saving money so their son or daughter can go to a good college or university and study something they love and are really passionate about. But generally, the families start focusing on the college search …