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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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Crafting a High School Schedule for College Success

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many high school students are reminded by their parents, teachers, and counselors about the importance of college. They’re encouraged to use their high school career as a time to prepare themselves for acceptance into their chosen college and mentally acclimate themselves to the rigor that will be expected from high school courses. How can you …
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Why You Should Consider Attending a Same-Sex College

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on May 4, 2023
When you’re looking for schools, you check them out based on location, programs available, how big they are, how much it costs to attend; the list goes on. Maybe you have an idea of the experiences you think are a given in college. Like the late-night study sessions, joining organizations and clubs, finding a group …

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