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When Does College Basketball Start?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
The 2022-23 college basketball season will start on November 7th. If you’re a fan and can’t wait for the season to begin, here are some things you need to know about the upcoming year! When Does the College Basketball Season Start? The upcoming men’s college basketball regular season will begin on November 7th, 2022 with …
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When Do Spring Classes Start for College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Although “spring” is usually in the term “spring semester,” spring classes actually tend to start in January. Here’s everything you need to know about these classes when you can expect the semester to end, and whether or not it’s a good idea to start your college year in the spring. When do Spring Classes Start …
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What is Name, Image, and Likeness?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Name, image, and likeness is the term used by the NCAA to refer to a student-athlete and their identifiable factors that make the individual unique. Here’s what you need to know about the term, how it came about, and how student-athletes can now use their name, image, and likeness to earn money. What is Name, …
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How Do Colleges Define the Study of Humanities?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 4, 2024
Key Takeaways The study of humanities can be defined as the exploration of human cultures, behaviors, societies, and economies throughout history. Humanities majors include art history, philosophy, ethics, foreign languages, linguistics, religious studies, visual and performing arts, history, and more specialized areas like law, anthropology, and political science. Skills developed by obtaining a degree in …
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How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 16, 2024
Key Takeaways: For most bachelor’s degrees, you generally need 120 credits to graduate. To get those 120 credit hours, you generally need a mix of general education class, major required courses, and electives. Here’s what you need to know about credits and graduating college. How Many Credits are Needed to Graduate College With a Bachelor’s …
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Do College Rankings Matter?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
How many articles have you seen that list out the top 5, 10, 50 colleges in the United States? There are a lot of opinions out there about what makes a college “the best,” but you might not want to sleep on rankings. Here’s why they’re actually important and what goes into making them. Do …
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Searching for Online Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Do you want to stay home and attend school online? It’s entirely possible! Plenty of colleges now offer classes online – and some are entirely over the internet, too. Here are some tips on what you should look for in an online college and some of the best virtual schools available to students. Should You …
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What Are Charter and Magnet Schools?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Charter and magnet schools have become the focus of much debate in the US this past year. Most people know that both of these are alternatives to traditional public schools or expensive private schools. The problem that many have however is understanding what the differences are between the two. Also, how are they different from …

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