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4 Colleges with Cool Winter Traditions

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Since schools are in session during the majority of winter, many colleges have embraced the cold, snow, ice, and season’s spirit by celebrating and creating annual events. From heartwarming to bizarre, here are 4 colleges with really cool winter traditions. Dartmouth: Polar Bear Swim What helps with studying for classes? Well, according to the students …

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Pros & Cons Of Small Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When creating their shortlist of colleges, most students take into consideration the school’s academic program, the non-academic program they are interested in, and the school’s location. Another important factor is the size of the college. The size of the college can make a considerable difference to your overall college experience. It is an important factor …

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How To Prepare For Your First College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College visits are highly recommended. They allow you to get a closer look at prospective colleges so you can make a more informed decision about which college is the best fit for you. However, they can be a huge investment of time and money. You want to make sure that you get your money’s worth …

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Bad Reasons to Select a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you start applying to schools or your acceptance letters come in, you may have to make a choice between colleges. There will be aspects of your life that may influence your decision, and not all of them will be beneficial to you and your future. Need some help selecting a college? Here are a …

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Best Colleges for Students Interested in Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Following a career studying dinosaurs isn’t exactly easy, but it can be extremely rewarding if it is your passion. An undergraduate degree is only scratching the surface but your path to becoming a paleontologist definitely starts there. It’s important to note that paleontology isn’t simply about dinosaurs; it includes everything in the history of the …

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Pros and Cons of Large College Towns

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When going through your college choices, one of the things you should decide is if you prefer to live in a small town or a big city (or somewhere in the middle). There are pros and cons to each. If you’re considering large college towns, here are some things to keep in mind. Pro: Public …

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5 Colleges with Touching Thanksgiving Traditions

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most students travel home for Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean college campuses are completely devoid of the heart-warming Thanksgiving spirit! Here are 5 colleges with feel-good Thanksgiving traditions. Smith College: Thanksgiving Day Match-Up Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday meant to celebrate family and friends. The students and faculty at Smith College go a step …

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How to Lower Senior Year Stress

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your last year of high school, you have a lot on your plate. Final classes to finish off your high school career, maybe a job, social life, searching for colleges, applying, visiting the school, extracurricular activities, and more. It’s a lot to juggle so it’s easy to see why it can become overwhelming. Here …

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Good Reasons for Choosing a College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students choose their colleges based on just about every reason you can think about. Some may choose a college just so they can be near their best friend, others choose may choose a campus across the country so they can be as far away as possible from family. Well, neither of these are good reasons …

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2 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Meet A Professor When You Visit A Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

In preparing for your upcoming college visit, you’ve scheduled a campus tour, got the itinerary sorted out, requested to attend a class in session, reserved a hotel room for the family and obtained permission for an overnight stay in the college dorm. So far so good. These are the absolute basic things you should cover …