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What is STEAM Curriculum?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 30, 2023
You’re likely familiar with STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math – but what about STEAM curriculum? It’s very similar, but the A actually stands for Art! But what exactly is STEAM, and what are the benefits of adding Art to the mix? Keep reading to find out! What is STEAM STEAM stands …
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A Look at the Different Fields of Engineering

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 26, 2023
The fields of engineering have expanded tremendously over the years. Until only a few years ago, students could choose from five main disciplines – mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, and industrial. Today, students can explore a much wider range of engineering fields including robotics, biomedical, geomatics, marine, and microelectronic engineering among others.  Interestingly, all fields of …
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Different Types of Doctors: Your “MD” Guide

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 17, 2023
When you think of a “doctor,” your mind likely goes to your general practitioner. But, of course, there are plenty of other types of doctors, including cardiologists, dermatologists, and more. Keep reading to learn more about the different types of doctors and how you can become one! What Types of Doctors Are There? 1. Allergists …
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How Much Do Professors Make: A Quick Guide

By Cat GallagherLast updated on January 13, 2023
Professors’ earnings, on a scale of one to ten, range from one to ten! There are different levels of university teaching staff which include assistant, associate, and full professors. Full professors’ salaries will depend on whether or not they have tenure (a long-term teaching contract), their education, how many degrees they have and in what …
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10 Unique Majors and Degrees

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students aren’t meant to take the business or healthcare route in college, so we’re excited to introduce you to unusual and cool college majors! There are hundreds of college majors out there for students to choose from. Unique majors draw in students of all types and really keep things interesting on campus! Yes, they’ll …
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Top Schools for Biology/Biological Sciences Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you planning to major in Biology or Biological Science during college? You might just want to attend one of the colleges or universities that are renowned for their Biology programs! Here’s what you need to know about this area of study, what you can expect in your classes, what you can do with your …
University of Southern California
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Best Colleges for Business Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you thinking about going to college for Business Administration and Management? You have plenty of options! But what are your top choices? Our Scaled Score and College Raptor rankings put Babson College, University of South California, Emory University, and others at the top as best colleges for business. Here’s what you need to know …
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Best Design Your Own Major Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Not sure what you want to major in? Or perhaps several majors sound good to you? Or maybe your desired career needs a little bit of column A and a little bit of column B when it comes to your education? No matter which category you fall into, you have options! One choice is to …
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10 Perfect Jobs for People Persons

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are people drawn to you? Do new people open up and love to talk with you about everything and anything? If so, you might be a people person! A people person is someone who naturally connects with others even if they’ve just met them. Being a people person can be super rewarding, especially in the …