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careers & internships

What To Expect From An Internship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Every internship opportunity is unique. Some companies pay their interns, others don’t. Some go out of their way to contribute to their intern’s experience, while others leave the interns to figure things out for themselves. Some will assign work to you, while others won’t. With so many disparities between opportunities, how do you know what …
Here are some tips on preparing for your admissions interview
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How to Prepare For A University Admission Interview

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s finally happened. After months of spending hours every day creating customized applications, avoiding common mistakes, and submitting them to various colleges, you’ve received an invite for a university admissions interview. You’re excited but you’re also nervous at the same time. The admissions interview is the last obstacle that stands between you and that college seat. …
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questions & answers

Should You Take An Unpaid Internship?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
This is one of the many questions you will have to think about as you consider taking on an internship. There is no one right answer to this question. It would certainly be nice to get paid for the work you are doing, but sometimes an opportunity comes along that sounds promising and ticks all …
How do you show that you're the right fit for a college?
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3 Ways To Show College Admissions You’re the Right Fit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
College admissions have become highly competitive. An increasing number of high school students are applying to college and many of them have outstanding grades and test scores. That has, in fact, become the baseline for college applications. You need to have good grades and high test scores just to be considered for the interview. But …
Registering for freshman classes can be exciting, but it can also be a bit overwhelming
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Do You Sign Up For Freshman Classes At Orientation?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Registering for freshman classes can be both exciting and challenging. Some students find it simply overwhelming to navigate their way through all of the classes offered and make a decision. Fortunately, most colleges organize the orientation in a way that makes it easier for new students to make informed decisions and sign up for freshman …