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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 …
There are a few types of education, but which one is the best for you?
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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 …
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Top 10 Common FAQs About College Visits

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
College visits are a key part of the college search process. Being on campus, seeing the buildings, interacting with the professors, can give you a better feel and understanding of that experience than online research alone. We’ve put together the 10 most common college visit questions so you can be prepared for your own! When …
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Best Ways to Plan Your Summer College Visits

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 12, 2024
With no school work to worry about and more free time on your hands, summer is a great time to plan your college visits. University staff have a lighter load during the summer so you may be able to get a more personalized campus tour. Having a good plan in place can help you make …

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