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careers & internships

Externship Vs Internship: What’s The Difference?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 24, 2023
Externships and internships are two types of short-term professional experiences that offer valuable insight into a specific career. Both are popular options among new graduates looking to enter the workforce as well as college students exploring potential career options. Understanding the differences between externship vs. internship and the pros and cons of each can help …
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financial aid, student loans

Fresh Start Program: What Students Need to Know

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 30, 2023
The Fresh Start program is a one-time, temporary program introduced by the U.S. Department of Education. The goal is to offer relief for borrowers with defaulted federal student loans after forbearance ends in October 2023. Students who meet certain criteria can sign up for Fresh Start to receive the program’s benefits. This includes restored access …
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College Raptor Announces 2024 “Hidden Gem” Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 24, 2023
Rankings highlight  one exceptional, under-the-radar school from every state (and DC) PROVIDENCE, R.I. & IOWA CITY, Iowa — August 24, 2023 — College Raptor, the most comprehensive college search site and a wholly owned subsidiary of Citizens, today released its “2024 Hidden Gem College” rankings. In its ninth year, the “Hidden Gems” list spotlights exceptional …
student life

10 Colleges with Reputations for Having Great Food

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 23, 2023
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing which college you will attend. You may have narrowed your list down based on location, your field of study, or the size… but is “good food” also on your list?  Finding food that tastes good is important, but it’s even more important to find food …
hidden gems 2024

Hidden Gem Colleges in New England | 2024 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 23, 2023
Many of the well-known colleges in the United States are located in New England, including Harvard and Yale, which can make it difficult for lesser-known schools to shine! We want to give some spotlight to those schools with our Hidden Gem Colleges in New England for 2024. These colleges and universities offer outstanding programs and …
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hidden gems 2024

Hidden Gem Colleges in the US | 2024 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 23, 2023
College Raptor’s Hidden Gem College Rankings puts a spotlight on amazing schools in the US that you may not have heard of before. When we talk about hidden gems, they all have three things in common:  They are accessible. They are good schools (generally within the top third of College Raptor’s overall rankings). They are …

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