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Strategies For Picking A College To Add To Your List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Picking a college to add to your list is no easy task. You go through the websites of colleges across the U.S. and they all seem like great options. How do you pick just a few from among these fantastic choices? And how many should you add to your list? These strategies will help to …

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Why Going to Safety Schools Isn’t a Bad Thing

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to searching for colleges, schools are typically divided into three categories—safety, match, and reach. Safety colleges are those you’re highly likely to get into—schools with higher acceptance rates and less competition. Many people think that attending a safety college means “you weren’t good enough” to get into a match or reach school. …

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Searching for the Right College During Quarantine

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Has your search for your future college been stopped short by the coronavirus? You’re definitely not alone, but there are resources available to you online to help you make your decision. There’s still plenty you can get accomplished during quarantine. Here are some different aspects of the college search to keep in mind in regards …

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Coronavirus and Colleges: What You Need to Know

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The rise of COVID-19, also commonly referred to as the coronavirus, has affected everyone’s life in some way or another. Shops are closing, travel is restricted, and it’s difficult to find hand sanitizer anywhere. Coronavirus has also had a major impact on higher education. Here’s what would need to know about coronavirus and colleges. Colleges …

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Why You Should Consider College Visits For Juniors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College visits can be an eye-opener. They give students a real sense of what to expect at different campuses in terms of academia and college life. It will help you make a more informed decision about which college is the best fit for you. Most students schedule at least one visit during their senior year. …

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Why It’s So Important To Visit A College Before Applying

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Today, it seems like you can get all the information you want about any college with a simple Google search. You don’t have to leave your home to get details about the academic curriculum, extracurricular activities or campus facilities. So why exactly do experts strongly advise students to visit prospective colleges before applying? What additional …

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Advice for Choosing a College: Scholarship Winner Asks 6 People Close to Him

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Recent recipient of a College Raptor scholarship, Grant Parker is a high school senior narrowing down his college options. He interviewed 6 people that were close to him and asked them for their number one piece of advice for choosing a college. Here’s what he, and they, had to say: College is an important decision, …

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How To Evaluate Colleges On Your List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve spent weeks narrowing down your shortlist of colleges that are the best fit for your requirements. While you’re pretty happy with your efforts, you realize you have a dilemma. No specific college on your shortlist ticks all of your boxes. Some offer what you are looking for in terms of academic programs and cost …

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Learn About a School From Talking to a College Professor

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Before you decide upon a college, you definitely want to visit each one you’re interested in. While there, you should chat with a few people around campus. You’ll want to talk to a current student, someone in admissions, and, if possible, a college professor in your intended major. You can learn plenty from them about …

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What Are For Profit Colleges?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 30, 2023

For-profit colleges are higher education institutions are owned and run by an individual or a private organization. The main aim behind establishing this type of college is to make a profit from it. In these types of colleges, the owner or the shareholders are the ultimate decision makers. This is completely different from non-profit colleges, …