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How do you show that you're the right fit for a college?
college admissions

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 …
How are scholarships and grants similar and different? Scholarships vs. grants
financial aid

Scholarships vs Grants: The Similarities And Differences

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025
In your search for financial aid to pay for college, you’ve likely come across the terms “grants” and “scholarships”. In fact, these two terms are often grouped together in most discussions related to financial aid, and there’s a reason for this. Grants and scholarships are the only two types of free financial aid available to …
A summer job could be a great way to spend your summer, but here are some do's and don'ts about summer jobs
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Do’s And Don’ts: Summer Jobs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Taking up a great summer job has become a rite of passage for high schools students. Most students take up summer jobs in order to make some money so they can reduce the loan amount that they need to take. Others do it to gain some work experience that they can put on their resume …
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college applications

Application Essays That Got Students Into Their Dream Colleges and Why They Work

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 14, 2025
Key Takeaway: The most successful college essays aren’t always about big accomplishments—they work because they’re honest, personal, and show you how to think and grow. Even everyday topics can help students get accepted into top schools when they’re written from the heart. Choosing a college essay can be one of the hardest parts of the …
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majors & industries

Potential Careers for Psychology Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 13, 2023
Thinking about majoring in psychology? It helps to know what careers are out there for psychology majors after you graduate – and those in this area of study have a lot of options! Psychology majors learn about the scientific study of individuals and collective behavior, the bases of behavior (both environmental and physical), the analysis …

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