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Colleges that Fully Meet Financial Need

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

It is a well-established fact that the expense of attending college has grown over the past few decades. Where once our parents could work a part-time job and pay off college as they went, current students usually cannot. So it’s important to find colleges that work with students to lower the cost of attendance. Most …

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Myth: Colleges are ONLY Looking for Well-Rounded Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve probably heard the term “well-rounded student” a thousand times over during your school years. That term may have even inspired you to branch out, to sample a bunch of different extracurriculars or interests in order to appeal to admissions officers. If colleges only look for a well-rounded student, you better get busy rounding yourself …

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Colleges with the Greatest Outdoor Trails

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

We all know how much time students spend indoors. There is so much to learn, so much to study, and in many states, you can’t really study outside for a large chunk of the year. Some students make a point to get outside to run, bike, or hike. Activities such as these provide breaks from …

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Colleges with the Best Art Programs

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022

Schools are often highlighted for their outstanding programs in math, science, and engineering. While these are all respected and important areas of study, it is also important to remember that not everybody’s talents or interests lie with studying facts and figures. There will always be a need for artistic ability in the workforce, which is …

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Colleges with the Best Dining Halls

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

When visiting a college for the first time, there are many important questions to ask. Prospective students, or their parents, often want to know about academic programs, extracurricular activities, living situations, and a myriad of other collegiate life aspects. However, students all agree that the most important question of all (just kidding, kind of) is …

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How to Write an Essay in an Hour: 7 Hacks to Save You Time

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 25, 2024

Key Takeaway: To write an essay in an hour, you’ll need to keep writing, manage your time well, create a clear outline, develop a strong thesis, focus on key points, write the body paragraphs first, and leave time for proofreading. The more you write, the faster you’ll become. Practice using these seven tips for your …

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Schools with Great Incentives for Out-of-State Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most states have incentives for college students to attract them from that state. Whether it’s scholarship or grant opportunities or dual-credit class programs, they are trying to get your attention. While some students prefer to stay close to home, there are those of us who want to go elsewhere, whether it’s because an out-of-state school …

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5 Spooky Halloween Traditions on College Campuses

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The fun of Halloween isn’t just for little kids who go trick-or-treating. College students love to display their love of the spooky holiday by dressing in costume, maybe carving some pumpkins, binging on candy, and participating in some pretty fascinating traditions. Here are 5 Halloween traditions on campuses around the country! Pennsylvania State University: Pumpkin …

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Colleges with High 4-Year Graduation Rates

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

For those of you looking for colleges with impressive four-year graduation rates, here is a good place to start! We’ve talked about the importance of graduating in four years (or less) in other posts here on College Raptor. Here are nine colleges with the top rates for getting undergraduate students out into the world in …

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Where the 2016 Presidential Candidates Went to College

By Laura DavisonLast updated on April 1, 2024

Talk of the 2016 election is everywhere. There is a myriad of subjects and issues on the table that has everyone talking, but here at College Raptor, we have a special interest in education—particularly, higher education. We already have a post about the Republican and Democratic nominees’ stances on different topics relating to education, so …