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What Does “Overall Match” and “Academic Match” Mean on CollegeRaptor.com?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

College Raptor is a college discovery website. We can help match you to colleges you may not have considered, or show you your acceptance odds and overall match for colleges you’re already interested in. But what do we mean by match? Specifically, what does “overall match” and “academic match” mean? Academic Match When you filled …

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5 Great Colleges for Foodies

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Who doesn’t love good food? Sure, we need it to survive, but there are some of us out there who yearn to explore all sorts of different foods. Thankfully, there are plenty of college towns out there (and college campuses) who happily cater to our needs. Here’s just a small list of colleges with good …

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How Homeschooled Students Should Approach the College Search Process

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Homeschooling is on the rise. According to recent statistics, there are over 2.3 million homeschooled students in the US each year. The reasons for homeschooling vary, from the ability to give individual attention to your student, to religious reasons, and others. When it comes time for your homeschooled student to leave the nest and head …

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Should I Pick a College Far From Home or Nearby?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students can’t wait to get away from their hometown to explore somewhere far from home, others are a little hesitant to venture too far. This is a big conundrum that many (if not most) students face during their college search process. But a lot of factors go into picking which college you attend, and …

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The 3 Different Kinds of College Campus Tours

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Do you know what to expect during your tours of colleges? You might have a few coming up soon, so you’ll definitely want to know what to look for. Understanding the three types of college campus tours will give you a good idea of what you’ll see while you’re there. Open House One of the …

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3 Things You Should Do on Every College Visit (Besides the Tour!)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Around this time, you should have quite a few tours of the colleges lined up in the coming months, but don’t leave immediately after the tour is finished! There are a few things you’ll want to check into on every college visit before you head back home. Look Around  The college tour guide will take …

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5 Colleges for Mathletes and Math Lovers in General

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Does the thought of solving complicated equations make you giddy? Do you enjoy problem-solving in your spare time? Do you have the first hundred decimals of Pi memorized – for fun? Then you, my friend, might be enamored by mathematics! There are, of course, many career options for people who enjoy math, and therefore several …

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What’s the Right Mix of Safety Schools vs. Reach Schools on Your College List?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 21, 2024

When building your college list, you’ll want to the right mix of “safety schools”, “match schools” and “reach schools.” But what does that mean? And how many should you have of each? What Does Safety Schools, Match Schools, and Reach Schools Mean? There are three different “types” of schools when it comes to the chance …

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Managing Your Personal Finance While Studying Abroad

By Alex HepgurnLast updated on December 22, 2022

Studying abroad has its own advantages and disadvantages. It sure is a delightful opportunity for a student to make the most use of studying in a reputed college in a foreign country. Amidst all this excitement comes the question of a mammoth financial investment which takes a huge toll on your pocket. It is an …

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How Can I Decide on Which Colleges I Should Visit?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College visits allow you to get a first-hand look at your shortlisted institutions. You get a feel of the community and environment, enabling you to narrow down your list of preferred colleges even further. Here’s how to choose which colleges to visit if you can’t visit them all: Ideally, you visit all of them. Ideally, …