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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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5 Scholarships For Students With Autism / Aspergers

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 30, 2023
Scholarships for autistic students aim to make it easier for students diagnosed with autism or Asperger’s to achieve their post-secondary goals. Several organizations have established generous autism college scholarships to offset the cost of college for autistic students. We’ve put together 5 scholarships for students with autism or Asperger’s. Some autism college scholarships are also …

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