hidden gems 2023

Hidden Gem Colleges in the Southwest US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Vast deserts, sprawling cities, deep canyons, and rugged mountains, all make up the landscape of the Southwest region. Many of the colleges in the area are as excellent as the geography is dynamic. We wanted to highlight some of the lesser-known Southwest colleges that deserve attention. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must …

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Hidden Gems Colleges in the Southeast | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

What do you think about when you hear “the Southeast?” Many think about southern hospitality, comfort food, warm weather, and history. You should add amazing colleges to that list. While there are powerhouse colleges in the Southeast, there are also a bunch of great schools that fly under the radar. That’s why we wanted to …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Rocky Mountains | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The Rocky Mountain Range spans over 3,000 miles from New Mexico to northern British Columbia in Canada. There are a lot of colleges in the Rocky Mountain area that are as mighty as the peaks themselves. However, some of those colleges aren’t household names yet. We wanted to highlight some amazing colleges in the Rockies. …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Plains Region | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

America’s heartland is vast, fertile, and filled with various industries. Additionally, it’s home to a bunch of amazing colleges. While some colleges are certainly household names, some aren’t quite as well known – though they should be! We wanted to feature some of the best colleges in the Plains region, otherwise commonly known as the …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in New England | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

There are many well-known, household name colleges in New England. They are titans of higher education known the world over for their academics and reputation. However, there are just as many excellent colleges in the New England area that don’t receive as much attention as they deserve. That’s why we wanted to cast the spotlight …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Mid-East US | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Also known as the Mid-Atlantic region, this section of the East Coast has a host of incredible colleges — both known and relatively unknown. However, these lesser-known schools can be real diamonds in the rough. They provide ideal opportunities just waiting for you to learn about all they have to offer. To qualify as a …

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Hidden Gem Colleges in the Great Lakes Region | 2023 Rankings

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

The Great Lakes are so impressive that they get a section of the US named after them. While the area is clearly well-known for the waters, some of the attention should be on the small but mighty Great Lakes colleges within the area. To qualify as a Hidden Gem, a school must meet the following …

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Easy to Make Meals for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

Now that you’ve been living on your own, you have probably come to a sad realization – feeding yourself is expensive! You may have wondered why you couldn’t talk your parents into going out to eat more often when you were younger; you probably didn’t realize it was in the name of frugality. Food is …

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What Does an RA Do in College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022

A resident assistant (RA) holds a long list of responsibilities in the residential halls of your college. RAs are also students at the college but are usually in the later years of the undergraduate degree or they are graduate students. Resident assistants are there to enforce school policies in the living spaces, put together social …

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How Do Colleges Define the Study of Humanities?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 4, 2024

Key Takeaways The study of humanities can be defined as the exploration of human cultures, behaviors, societies, and economies throughout history. Humanities majors include art history, philosophy, ethics, foreign languages, linguistics, religious studies, visual and performing arts, history, and more specialized areas like law, anthropology, and political science. Skills developed by obtaining a degree in …