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A Guide to What Computer Engineers Do

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 10, 2025

Computer engineers work with computer hardware, software, artificial intelligence (AI), networks, and more. They often have degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or Computer Science, depending on the college they attended. Here’s a rundown of what college engineers do, how you can become one, and some top schools you …

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Degrees of Distinction: Standing Out in a Competitive Market

By College Raptor StaffPublished on December 19, 2024

Key Takeaways Competitive degrees are typically programs with strong reputations, high job demand, challenging coursework, or limited openings. Medicine (Pre-Med/BS-MD), Law (JD), Engineering, Business (Undergraduate and MBA), Computer Science (CS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nursing, The Arts (Music, Theater, Film), Psychology, Economics, Biology, and Communications are all competitive majors because of their academic rigor, popularity, …

There are many things to consider before starting a small business during college.

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Business Administration vs. Business Economics: Which Path to Pursue

By College Raptor StaffPublished on December 19, 2024

A business major covers a wide range of specialty fields, each one focusing on a specific aspect of managing an organization. If you’re planning on pursuing a business-related career path, one of the many decisions you’ll have to make is choosing between a business administration vs business economics major. These are two of the more …

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Breaking Down the Numbers: The Average Income of Civil Engineers

By College Raptor StaffPublished on November 26, 2024

Key Takeaways: Civil engineering is all about designing and building infrastructure, with specialties in areas such as construction, geotechnical, structural, and transportation engineering. The median salary for civil engineers in 2023 was $95,890 with the highest-paying percentile earning over $150,640. Education, experience, location, and industry can all affect how much civil engineers make. Civil engineers …

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Want to Be a Lawyer? 10+ Types of Attorneys You Can Be

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 24, 2024

To become a lawyer, you need to earn your Juris Doctor (J.D.) and pass the bar exam. However, you’ll also need to decide what type of law you’d like to specialize in. From criminal defense to immigration and taxes to intellectual property, there are plenty of concentrations available. Here’s a quick review of the different …

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Bar Exam Sample Questions

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 16, 2024

Once lawyers earn their Juris Doctor (J.D.), they can sit for the bar exam. The bar exam is required for them to become practicing lawyers. The test is undergoing some changes in the near future and the questions will be changed. We’ve covered everything you need to know below and provided some places to find …

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Navigating Medical School Admissions and Acceptance Rates

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 25, 2025

Most medical schools have an acceptance rate below 7%. Medical school is competitive in that fewer than 45% of overall applicants are accepted to any medical school. To increase your acceptance chances, focus on a high GPA, strong MCAT score, relevant extracurriculars, and a well-rounded application. Getting into medical school is anything but easy. Less …

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20 Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 1, 2024

While a college degree is required in some fields and careers, it’s not always the best path to achieve your goals – especially if you want to work in an industry or position that doesn’t require a degree. Understanding your personal goals, career aspirations, and financial situation can help you make the best decision for …

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The 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in the World

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 1, 2024

The highest-paying jobs in 2024 include physicians and surgeons, CEOs, engineering managers, financial managers, corporate lawyers, software engineers, data scientists, project managers, architects, and web developers. Although, location, company, experience, and level of education all play a factor. If you want to land one of the highest-paying jobs in the world, read on! Learn more about …

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19 Short-Form Interview Questions with Samples

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 9, 2025

Congrats! You’ve applied for a job and perfected your resume and cover letter—now it is time for the final step: the interview. At your interview, you can expect the hiring manager to ask you some short-form interview questions to learn more about you and see if you’re a good fit. These questions do not need …

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