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What to Do if Your Student Doesn’t Want to Go to College Yet

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Bamboo grows quickly, but its flowers can take quite some time to bloom, much like many teenagers. Their bodies may grow bigger. Their feet have quickly grown through kid’s shoes and well into the adult sizes. But this does not mean their brains have matured for such adult tasks as being academically, socially, or emotionally …

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7 Must-Ask Questions for Every College Visit

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Campus tours are sometimes referred to as “the golden mile” and tour guides have been called a campus’ most important employee. Both the tour guide and the campus tour are tools for the college to reel you in, educate you about the school, and entice you to apply and perhaps enroll. The college visit is, …

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Best Colleges in Iowa – 38 Colleges and Universities in Iowa Ranked

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Known for its pivotal role in our nation’s agriculture production, the state of Iowa has more to offer than just corn and soybeans. The state is known for having a strong public education system, with its three regent universities (University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and University of Northern Iowa) students from around the country …

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#CollegeAnswered Q&A – October 21, 2015

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

In the first installment of our #CollegeAnswered Q&A series, I’ll be answering questions on a range of topics related to financial aid, college costs, and identifying college options. All of these questions were submitted by students and parents either via CollegeRaptor.com, Facebook, Twitter, or email. If you have a question you’d like me to answer, …

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Get Answers to Your College Admissions and Financial Aid Questions with #CollegeAnswered

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

For answers to the first set of questions published Oct 21), please click here. For nearly 20 years, I have been working with students of different backgrounds, academic abilities, and socioeconomic groups, helping to guide them through the college process. Over this time, I’ve answered some very interesting questions. I’ve helped students with a variety …

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College Raptor’s 2016 Best Colleges Rankings

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

The 2016 College Raptor Best Colleges rankings are intended to be just that—a ranking of the best colleges in the nation. Beyond that, we’ve divided this recognition into many segments, allowing prospective students and parents to more easily find schools that fit with what they’re looking for—whether it’s a top-notch college with a lot of …

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The 25 Best Suburban Colleges – 2016 University Rankings

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

Between the fast-paced urban campus and the isolated rural campus is another type of campus: Suburban campus. For many students, these colleges and universities truly offer the best of both worlds. They often have access to major metropolitan areas, plenty of close shopping and dining, and nearby cultural attractions–all without having to fight traffic or …

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The 25 Best Private Colleges – 2016 University Rankings

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are many myths out there about private colleges–that they’re overpriced, or stuffy, or only for rich kids. But, those are just common misconceptions. Private colleges and universities across the country offer top-notch educations in a wide variety of subjects, and for a wide variety of students. In fact, many of the nation’s best private colleges …

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The 25 Best Small Town Colleges – 2016 University Rankings

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re looking for the classic feel of a small town college, then this list is for you. Each of the colleges in these rankings are found in towns around the country, meaning they’re not in major metropolitan areas, but also not entirely isolated from society. Many are situated inside traditional college towns, which have …

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Top 25 Best Urban Colleges 2016 Rankings

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

Looking to go to class amidst the urban sprawl? Here are the colleges for you. Each of these colleges and universities is located in a major metropolitan area, with some even being dispersed right among the downtown. Students seek out best urban college campuses for a number of reasons, but often it’s the campus proximity …