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Myth: Your College Major Matters More Than Which College You Attend

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students are 100% certain of what they want to study in college, even if they’re not 100% certain which college they want to attend. But that begs the question: which is more important—the major or the college? Changing Majors Many students who are certain of their major end up changing it midway through college. …

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7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Switching Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 28, 2023

Recent studies indicate that around a third of all college students will change their major at some point during their enrollment period. While this is not entirely surprising, switching majors does come with a price. If it delays your graduation, you will have to bear the cost of the additional months of college tuition. Delaying …

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Common College Packing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

As you get ready for your upcoming freshman year, the summer months are the time when you should be starting to decide just goes on your packing list to bring with you to college. However, packing is one of the areas where freshmen make the most mistakes. Here are some of the more common packing …

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The University of Chicago Becomes Test Optional

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’ve been following the recent news, you may have heard that the University of Chicago is making the SAT and ACT optional. They will not be required to be submitted along with your application. Here’s what that means for you: Not the First The University of Chicago is not the first college or university …

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How To Decide If An MBA Is Right For You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Getting an MBA may sound impressive—and is—but it is important to realize that it is not the right path for everyone. Whether you should enroll in business school or not depends on a variety of factors. Asking yourself these few questions will give you better clarity on your career goals and help you make an …

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How To Discover A College Based On Your Intended Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Discovering colleges based on your intended college major may sound easy—you just do a search online and you will get a list of hundreds of colleges that match your search term within seconds. Right? Searching for Colleges But things can get complicated from there. How do you narrow down that list? Should you do it …

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What High School Sophomores Can Do For College Prep This Summer

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Even though college is still over two years away, there are plenty of things you can start doing as a high school sophomore to prepare. During the school year or over summer vacation, here are just three examples of activities you can do. Find a Job Many high school sophomores are 16 or turning 16 …

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13 Student Resources on Your College Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 31, 2024

Your college doesn’t only offer you classes. Your professor and the library aren’t your only resources should you need help with your coursework. You’re paying a lot for tuition – it’s important to know the college campus resources available to you during your studies. From IT departments to advisors, here are some college campus resources …

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FAQS About Study Abroad Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Study abroad programs offer participants an irresistible combination of experiencing a new culture, and gaining a new global perspective, while at the same time obtaining a high-quality education. It opens your eyes to a whole new world out there. The type of experience and the quality of education you will get will depends on the …

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Great Gifts for College-Bound Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on June 27, 2024

Whether as graduation presents or good-luck gifts, there are a number of items helpful for the college-bound student. Here are just a few of the best gifts for college students starting their freshman year: Noise-Canceling Headphones Useful for drowning out noise so students can study, or roommate’s snoring so they can sleep, noise-canceling headphones can …