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FAQ About Community College 2+2 Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students decide to go to community college for two years for their Associate’s and then attend a four-year college to focus on their major and earn their Bachelor’s. Attending community college for two years, then transferring to a college or university for another two years is known as a 2 + 2 program, and …

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11 Things You Need to Check Out During a College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 18, 2025

Key Takeaways: College visits before enrollment help students determine if a school is right for them. To get a better feel for the college, look at classrooms, dorms, libraries, and dining halls. Explore the surrounding town to learn more about things to do, transportation, off-campus housing, and the community. Whether you’ve already chosen your dream …

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Pros And Cons Of Starting College In The Spring

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 12, 2024

Some 4-year colleges and universities, but not all, allow students to start in the spring semester. Starting college in the spring can give you a headstart on your education. However, students could find themselves overwhelmed in their new environment without preparation. Most college students start college in the fall. Many “moving in day” pictures take …

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How To Decide If An MBA Is Right For You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025

Getting an MBA may sound impressive—and is—but it is important to realize that it is not the right path for everyone. Whether you should enroll in business school or not depends on a variety of factors. Asking yourself these few questions will give you better clarity on your career goals and help you make an …

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How To Discover A College Based On Your Intended Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Discovering colleges based on your intended college major may sound easy—you just do a search online and you will get a list of hundreds of colleges that match your search term within seconds. Right? Searching for Colleges But things can get complicated from there. How do you narrow down that list? Should you do it …

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What High School Sophomores Can Do For College Prep This Summer

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Even though college is still over two years away, there are plenty of things you can start doing as a high school sophomore to prepare. During the school year or over summer vacation, here are just three examples of activities you can do. Find a Job Many high school sophomores are 16 or turning 16 …

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Choosing the Right Type of College Education for You

By Devin MorrisseyLast updated on December 22, 2022

Looking to advance your career but aren’t sure exactly what you want to do? It’s difficult to decide how to advance it. There are many types of education, including trade schools, bachelor degrees, and graduate degrees. Choosing what type of education you will pursue is a big decision. It dictates the level of learning you …

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How I Chose My College: “An International Perspective”

By Thu PhamLast updated on December 22, 2022

I grew up in Vietnam. For 20 years of my life, I had never been to the United States before I came to Luther College in 2016. It is still a fascinating journey for me from the beginning of college search to the present as I just finished my sophomore year. As an international student, …

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How I Chose My College: “A Deciding Moment”

By Alexander DavisLast updated on December 22, 2022

After visiting several colleges, it became clear that large classes and schools were not meant for me. While my friends compared population and campus size, I found myself increasingly discouraged by the large schools I was applying to. Then came the decisive moment. Key Interests Sitting in on classes at these larger schools was a …

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How I Chose My College: “Home Away From Home”

By Paulina AndreLast updated on December 22, 2022

My name is Paulina Andre, and I’m currently a student at the University of Iowa studying Informatics (HCI cognate). I applied to about two dozen schools, ranging from smaller liberal arts programs to larger-than-life state schools. Hometown Charm When I started applying for schools, my mother told me that while, yes, college is about earning …