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Pros And Cons Of Being A Tutor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Becoming a tutor is a great way to earn some extra part time cash as a college student. In addition to being a satisfying part time job, it can be lucrative and offers considerable flexibility. You could tutor fellow college students, local high schoolers, or even middle schoolers too. But along with the positives, there …
Robotics is one of the new majors in college!
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5 More New and Emerging College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Social Media, Nanotechnology, Game Design / Development / Programming / Writing, Computer Security and Popular Culture Studies made it to our first post about new and emerging college majors. Here are 5 more that are new and emerging college majors that hold tremendous potential. Data Science Data scientists extract insights from large data sets and use …
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Scholarships for Girl Scouts

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 3, 2025
Many colleges and universities across the United States go out of their way to offer scholarships specifically to Girl Scout Gold Award winners. Are you a Girl Scout? More specifically, did you earn the Girl Scout Gold Award for a special achievement? Then you should use this opportunity to get free money towards your college …
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3 Special Tours You Can Request on College Visits

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
During a typical college visit, a tour guide takes the group of visiting students and their families around the campus and shows them the various facilities that the college offers. These tours are generally held on fixed dates and the tour guide is usually a faculty member or a current undergrad student. In addition to …
Does a college interview make up for weak test scores and grades?
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Myth: College Interviews Will Make Up For Weaker GPA And Test Scores

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Maybe a student is a confident orator and a people’s person. They perform exceedingly well during face-to-face interactions such as college interviews. Maybe, however, they don’t fare too well in written tests. Under these circumstances, they may be wondering about their chances of getting accepted into the college of their choice. Will a college interview …
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Scholarships For Students Interested In Illustration

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Talented illustrators are in huge demand in several different fields, from advertising, merchandising, and multimedia to fashion, publishing, editorial, and corporate work. If you prefer a scientific field, you could pursue a career in medical, technical, or scientific illustration. Completing a 4-year full-time college education in illustration will give you the best chance of gaining …
Your college application essay doesn't have to be about your life story.
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Myth: Your Application Essay Should Tell Your Life Story

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The application essay is an important element of your college application, and many students agonize over what their topic should be. Since the essay portion is your chance to show the potential college who you are, many students want to write out their life story on the page. Here’s why you should avoid doing that. …

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