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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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What’s The Difference: Software Engineer Vs Web Developer?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The IT industry has evolved and expanded rapidly in recent years. This has led to a growing demand for software engineers and web developers. And that demand is set to increase in the near future. Anyone interested in working in the IT industry would have definitely heard about these two career paths. But there is …

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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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Hardest Degree in the Guinness Book of World Records

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 29, 2023

Have you ever seen on Facebook or other social media sites an article or photo that claims nursing is the hardest degree in the Guinness Book of World Records? It might be a little confusing because you might see nursing on one post, but then architecture on another. And then interior designing next! So which …

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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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What Are Credit Hours In College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 28, 2024

Credit hours are the number of credits you receive for completing a course at the end of the semester. They also generally refer to the number of hours you’ll spend in the classroom – this is also known as “contact hours.” For example, in an undergraduate setting: If you have a 3-credit English course, you …

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Is College Worth It? 7 Good Reasons Why

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 12, 2023

For some students, applying to college after high school is a natural next step. But many others wonder, “Is college worth it?” It’s a valid question. The cost of college keeps increasing every year making it out of reach for the average American family. The growing student loan debt is a major concern across the …