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5 Ways To Measure A College’s Academic Prowess

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 2, 2024
You know a great college atmosphere when you see it. Vibrant student life. Proven athletic teams. Lively events. But when it comes to the quality of education, how do you quantify a school’s academic prowess? This can be a little challenging if only the signs are not very obvious. However, if you know what to …
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The Benefits to Choosing an Innovative College

By Gwyneth FindlayLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’ll find similar features at colleges and universities across the country. Most schools work off of one another for inspiration. Many also track and mimic successful trends. When you’re looking at schools, you’ll find common elements at virtually every school on your list. But what about the schools that stand out and are innovative? What …
Use social media to help your college search
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How to Use Social Media in Your College Search

By Gwyneth FindlayLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s college application season. You’re bogged down by college entrance tests, essays, interviews, application forms—on top of your regular high school coursework. With all of these responsibilities, you might let other aspects of the college search fall through the cracks—like effectively using social media. Use social media to keep track of deadlines, learn about your …
College fees can be a lot. These are some colleges with no application fee that you should consider
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700+ Colleges with No Application Fee

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 16, 2024
The costs associated with college start even before you go with standardized test fees, college visits and application fees. College application fees vary by school. The average range students can expect to pay in application fees is around $20-$85 per application. Depending on which colleges you are applying to (and you should be applying to …
What's the difference between a public vs private college?
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Public vs Private Colleges: What Is the Difference?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are several differences between public and private colleges, from the way they are run and the cost of tuition to the programs they offer and the campus experience. When weighing public vs private college, there is no clear winner in all respects. Both types of schools have their respective benefits and downsides. Which one …
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Universities vs. Community Colleges: Pros and Cons

By Nick RandleLast updated on December 22, 2022
Anytime we discuss higher education, the conversation of whether or not attending a community college vs a university is better comes up. There is no real answer to that because none of us have the exact same goals. What can be said though is that whichever one you choose, it will be up to you …

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