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Why Alabama is a Great Place to go to College

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 22, 2023

Whether your home state is Alabama or you’re thinking about moving there for college, the state has plenty to offer its students! From amazing schools to unique educational opportunities to great beaches, you’ll be able to get an outstanding education while you have the opportunity to enjoy everything the state has to offer. Below, we’ve …

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Hidden Gem HBCUs | 2024 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 23, 2023

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, are schools that have a history of providing education to African Americans and underrepresented communities in the United States. Some are more well-known than others, but we wanted to shine some light on 25 amazing “hidden gem” HBCUs.  In order to be considered for this Hidden Gems list, …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southeast | 2024 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 24, 2023

If you love warm weather and good food, the Southeast United States may be the perfect location for you to continue your studies! Already home to some of the oldest and most impressive schools in the country, these states are also home to some of the best hidden gem colleges we could find. Keep reading …

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Parent’s Guide to Emotionally Preparing to Send Your Kids to College

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 15, 2023

Getting ready for the first semester of college is an exciting as well as stressful time for students. They could be leaving their hometown, their home state, or even the country to attend their dream college. They’re leaving the K-12 system, their friends, and, of course, their parents.  For parents getting ready to send their …

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Your Guide to the Public Ivies

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 15, 2023

The Ivy League schools, Harvard, Yale, etc., are household names. These private colleges and universities are often considered the best of the best. And for good reason! But did you know that there are “Public Ivies” that can be just as prestigious as ones in the Ivy League? These highly selective schools are academic powerhouses …

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5 Tips to Help Your Chances of Making the Dean’s List

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 11, 2023

If you made the honor roll in high school, you might very well be considering how to make the Dean’s List in college! But what exactly is this list, what are the benefits, and most importantly: how can you make the Dean’s List and stay on it? We answer these three questions and more below! …

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Back to School Checklist for High School Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 26, 2024

Back to school can be an exciting time of year, even though it means the summer months are coming to an end. Regardless of how you feel about getting back into the school year, it’s important to stay on top of what you need to do each summer before the next year of high school …

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Why is Harvard University a Top-Rated School?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 8, 2023

Year after year, Harvard University is one of the top-ranked schools in College Raptor’s Top 50 Best Colleges – and for good reason! If you’re thinking about applying to Harvard, here are some things you should know about why the school is so good and why it’s regularly ranked high by College Raptor. Harvard University …

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Why Focusing on Your “Best Matched” College Is More Important Than Ever

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 8, 2023

For most people, choosing a college to attend is not an easy choice. This is because it’s essentially picking where you will be living for the next four years of your life—or sometimes longer depending on your major and education path. As simple as choosing a college may sound on paper, it tends to be …

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Top 25 Best Sustainable Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 11, 2023

Sustainability has been an important topic for people, businesses, and colleges in recent years, especially in the face of climate change. If sustainability is important to you, you plan on entering the energy industry, or you just want to make sure you’re leaving less of a mark on the earth, you might want to consider …