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7 Tips on How to Write A Killer Personal Statement

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 9, 2024

For many of us, writing (or talking) about ourselves is challenging. Yet, one of the most common scholarship interview questions is “What are your strengths?” As I was thinking about how to answer that, the first thing that popped into my head was, “Umm, well, when I was younger, I used to pretend that swings …

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Should You Pursue a BBA Degree?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Each year, hundreds of thousands of students choose to pursue their BBA degree. Business is–by far and away–the most popular degree program among both online and traditional students. And it’s not surprising–you can do a lot with a BBA degree. The popularity of the BBA is in large part due to the flexibility of many …

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How Much Does an Online Graduate Education Degree Cost?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

For many teachers and others working in education, pursuing a master’s degree is a big investment. Of course, there’s the time and energy it takes to complete the classes, but there is also the dollars and cents investment–it’s not cheap to go to college. Fortunately, for many, it’s a pretty wise choice. For teachers specifically, …

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Master of Education vs Master of Arts: Who Should Get What?

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Teaching is, no doubt, a noble career. If you’re drawn to this job, what education do you need in order to enter the field or perform your duties to the best of your ability? Understanding what’s required of you to enter education and the differences between a Master of Education vs Master of Arts (MAT) …

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College Raptor’s Official Guide to Online MEd & MAT Programs

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

This guide is meant as a comprehensive resource for prospective, current, and former online MEd and MAT program students. It covers topics to help students understand how online MAT programs work, how to evaluate programs, what to look for–and avoid–in an online MEd or MAT program, how to apply and enroll in a program, and …

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Universal College Application (UCA): Should You Use It?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on January 24, 2023

College applications are a unique beast. Depending on how many schools you’re applying to, your applications could take an afternoon or an entire month (or 3). You have to know all your personal information, list out all of your extracurriculars, select a major, and, of course, write the essay. And since each school has its …

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Strategies for Balancing Your Online BBA & Your Life

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

As a non-traditional student, I know how intimidating the thought of going back to–or starting–school can be after you’ve been away from academia for a while. But, there are tons of reasons to head back into the classroom–online or in the traditional setting–and get your BBA degree. Once the decision is made, it’s time to …

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When a M.Ed./MAT Pulls Double Duty: College Credits and License Renewal

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

Professional development, continuing education, and licensure renewal, oh my! Teachers have approximately zero hours of free time in a day, but they also have lists of things they have to accomplish before each day is over. There is lesson planning, paper grading, seat rearranging, and so much more, but it’s worth it — it’s all for …

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PRAXIS and CBASE Exams: What You Need for an M.Ed. and MAT

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re already in a teaching or education profession and planning to pursue your MEd or MAT degree, there generally isn’t a lot of extra work you’ll need to do before applying. Because of how state teaching licensing works, most programs won’t require that you take an additional exam like the GRE before applying for …

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4 Strategies for Balancing Your Online Masters of Education & Your Life

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

So, you’ve made the choice to continue your studies and get your online Masters of Education degree (M.Ed.). You’ve found a program and taken all of the necessary steps to enroll. You’ve done your research, know what to expect, and feel ready to take on your program academically. But, this time around, you’re not just …