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Narrowing down your list of colleges can be challenging at the very least. There are thousands of top-notch colleges across the United States. Many of them offer you the exact combination of academics of extracurricular activities that you are looking for. You wish you could attend them all, but of course, that’s just not possible. So how …

During your college search, you are likely to come across multiple colleges that seem like they offer similar academic and extracurricular options. So how do you decide which one would be a better fit for you? College visits are a great way to get a first-hand look at the campus and its faculty and students …

During your college search, there are quite a few things you should be doing including research into various schools, visiting the campus, and talking to students and representatives. One step some students forget about though is talking to alumni from that particular college. Your best bet is to talk to people who graduated in your …

A college visit is an excellent way to narrow down your top picks. Your dream school may feel like home, or it may feel unsatisfying, prompting you to look at other colleges. Either way, a visit can help you make the big decision of where to attend. So, understandably, college visits are a pretty big …

Asking current college students questions on your visit to campus can give you some unique insight into the school. Always be polite and considerate when approaching students on campus! Ask questions that are important to you and your unique college needs and wants in addition to more general ones. You know you’re supposed to compare …

When looking for advice on creating a college list, you will come across the words ‘balanced college list’ very often. So what exactly is a balanced college list, why is it important to create this balanced list, and most importantly, how do you go about creating a college list? You’ll find all the answers below. …

Creating a college list is not easy. Sure, all the information is easily available at your fingertips. But with hundreds of colleges across the US, all sounding off-the-charts impressive, creating a focused list can be incredibly challenging. Find yourself going round in circles and unable to make a decision? Then it may be time to …

You’ve probably heard various opinions on when you should plan to do your college visits. During the school year? Summer break? Winter break? Spring semester or fall semester? Here are some quick pros and cons for each visit option. Summer Break Visit Pros: You don’t have to worry about missing school. You see the school …

A college visit is an essential part of the college search process. They help you get a closer look at the colleges on your shortlist and get a feel of the place. This makes it easier for you to solidify your choice of institution before committing the next four years of your life and thousands of …

Safety Tab All school pages on College Raptor have a safety tab. It has information regarding on- and off-campus reports of arrests and criminal offenses. As unfortunate as these crimes are, we feel it is important to share the data with our users. We want you to have a well-rounded understanding of what the campus …