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What is net price?
affordability & college cost

The Importance of Knowing Your Net Price

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a lot of prices out there thrown around when it comes to your college education. From sticker price to tuition to room and board, it can be a bit confusing what these terms mean in relation to how much you’ll pay for a year at a particular school. That’s why it’s so important …
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college majors & minors

How to Discover the Best Major For You

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re struggling to decide on a major, you’re not alone. Many students aren’t quite sure what they’d like to study and those that are sure sometimes change their mind once they start attending school. It’s not uncommon for college students to change their major once or even twice before graduating. Here are some tips …
Here are some tips for first generation college students!
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Tips for First Generation College Students

By Brooke FaulknerLast updated on December 22, 2022
First generation college students often face a more difficult transition when starting school than students whose parents, grandparents, and beyond have attended college. First-generation college students tend to deal with a unique set of barriers in addition to the common problems that many incoming freshmen face. It’s important that these difficulties don’t prevent first generation …
Greek life
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Should You Base Your Final College Choice on Greek Life?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you thinking about joining a fraternity or sorority while you’re in college? Greek life might weigh heavily on you when it comes to choosing a college, but there are a few things you should be considering before you let it affect your final decision. Is it Important To You? There’s no denying it: Greek …
Deciding what to get out of college
college search

Deciding What You Want Out of College: School vs. Major

By Devin MorrisseyLast updated on December 22, 2022
Typically, individuals interested in starting their college career (or continuing it) are faced with two main considerations: Do you choose a program first and then find a school with that preferred program? Or should you choose the school first and then find a program there that suits you? There are certainly pros and cons to …
Here's how to pick between two colleges with another college visit
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How Another College Visit Can Help You Pick Between Two Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did you receive your acceptance letters? Congratulations! Now comes what could possibly be a tough choice: Which school do you pick? If you’re stuck between two, another visit to the campuses can help you decide. Here’s how to pick between two colleges with another college visit: You’ve Narrowed It Down If you applied to a …
how to choose between two college majors
college majors & minors

How To Choose Between Two College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s not uncommon to see students torn between two majors. After all, we do have multiple interests. It is entirely possible to be attracted to two completely different career paths. You may romanticize the idea of being a graphic designer, but you may also be passionate about kinesiology, but both of these require that you …

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