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Here's when not to visit a college campus
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When NOT To Visit A Campus

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You know all the reasons why you should visit the campus and naturally, you would make plans to visit during the most convenient time. For most people, this would be during the summer break. Not only is a school out so you won’t be missing classes but summer is also the best time to travel. …
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How to Use a Net Price Calculator 

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Figuring out the actual cost of attending any particular college can be tricky. More often than not, students do not pay the published tuition fee amount or the ‘sticker price’. The actual amount they end up paying could be a little or a lot lower, depending on the scholarships and grants that they have been …
These campuses have easily accessible vegan food and are vegan-friendly.
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5 Vegan-Friendly Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are a strict vegan looking for vegan-friendly campuses, you are in luck. With more and more people turning over to veganism, an increasing number of colleges are going out of their way to make it easy for vegan students to follow this strict diet that excludes any food derived from animals or animal …
Colleges with brand-names may not be the right fit for you. Don't pick a college just based on its prestige.
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The Importance Of College Fit Over Brand-Names 

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Everybody dreams of studying at an Ivy League or top-ranked college. While there is undeniably a certain prestige associated with attending these highly-ranked colleges with brand-names, it may not necessarily be the right decision for you. When choosing a college to attend, it is more important to choose a college that is the right fit …
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16 Haunted College Campuses and Their Stories

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 15, 2025
Key Takeaways Colleges across the U.S. are home to ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy encounters. Some hauntings tie directly to historic events like war, epidemics, or tragic accidents. Whether fact or folklore, these stories make campus tours a little more exciting! Whether you believe in ghosts or not, many colleges have spooky stories tied …
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How To Guess On The ACT / SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Before March 2016, the SAT deducted points for wrong answers. At that time, our advice regarding guessing on the ACT or SAT may have been quite different from the advice we have for you today. A lot has changed, not just with the format of the SAT but also with the way the scoring is …

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