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Undergrad Majors to Pursue If You Are Planning on Becoming A Doctor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 1, 2024

When it comes to choosing a major for med school, there’s more flexibility than you may think. While you have some flexibility in choosing a major, make sure to complete some basic requirements for medical school. Choosing to major in a field that aligns with your interests will help boost your GPA along with your …

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The Benefits of a Summer Internship

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Hollywood loves to poke fun at interns, often portraying them as youthful coffee-fetchers, but the reality is pretty far from that caricature. Interns may be the youngest in the office, but their work is often quintessential to a business. A summer internship is most definitely worth looking into, and here are just a few of …

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How Your Resume Should Look If You’ve Never Worked Before

By Thea MillardLast updated on December 22, 2022

For every high school or college graduate, the period immediately following graduation is one of great confusion. The long-established tradition is that in order to properly enter the adult world and the job market altogether, each of them has to produce a resume. However, constructing an impressive resume can prove to be a challenge for …

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Becoming a Therapist: Physical Vs Occupational Therapy

By Lisa OrlandoLast updated on December 22, 2022

Starting a career as a therapist requires making a lot of important choices. The most important choice is deciding between a career as a physical therapist or an occupational therapist. Either way, you will become a great force for positive change in the lives of countless people. However, there are some differences between the two …

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Want To Be A Businessperson? Consider These Undergrad College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If your career goal is to become a businessperson, there are quite a few majors that will help you attain the necessary knowledge and skills to help you succeed in any setting or industry you choose. Business Management And Administration Business management and administration will teach you the skills you will need to assess the …

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5 Types of Internships and Things to Consider When Choosing

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on April 24, 2023

Whether required for your graduation or you just want to get a bit of relevant work experience under your belt, internships can give you the boost your education and career need. But with plenty of different “types” of internships out there, what exactly should you be looking for in a position? Let’s start with the …

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Do Employers Care About Your ACT/SAT Scores?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 12, 2025

Key Takeaways: In most situations, employers do not ask or care about your ACT / SAT score. Generally you should only include your ACT / SAT results on your resume if you have limited work experience or you’re submitting the resume to a college. If you need to list your scores, place them in the …

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These Careers May Qualify You For Student Loan Forgiveness

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Under the student loan forgiveness program, if you complete a certain number of years in certain jobs, you are no longer expected to repay the balance of your loan. These are some of the jobs that may qualify you for student loan forgiveness: Certain full-time public service careers such as law enforcement and correctional officers, …

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Can I Earn College Credit From My Internship?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Yes, you can earn college credit from your internship, but there are several conditions, rules, and exceptions that come into play. Knowing how to go about it is key to making sure that you do not lose out on this benefit. Here are a few things you must first find out about if you are …

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Why Companies Like Hiring Liberal Arts Majors

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Sure, everyone may say that STEM and business majors are the ones set after college. But even CEOs are telling college students that they are hiring Liberal Arts majors and that Liberal Arts majors still have an important part to play in the future job market. Mark Cuban, businessman and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, …