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How To Balance Feeling And Logic When Selecting A College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s no denying that selecting a college can be difficult. You may want with all your heart to attend one college but logic often gets in the way and coaxes you to choose another option. The key to making the right choice lies in balancing both, feeling and logic. There are some things to consider …

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3 Main Benefits To Knowing Your Major Before College Starts

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s a lot of decision making during the college process, and choosing a college major can be a nerve-wracking one—so much so, many students start college without actually deciding on a major. While having an undeclared major is not the end of the world, it could cause you to lose out on some of the …

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Should I Visit Colleges Again As An Accepted Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you visited the campuses of the colleges you applied to, you might think that visiting the campuses again is not really necessary. You’ve seen the colleges and their facilities up close, you liked what you saw, and that’s why you went ahead with your applications to those institutions. So why visit colleges again? Will …

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The Best Questions for Comparing Different Colleges

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 4, 2025

As you narrow down your college list, it can get tricky to pick one college over another. When you get down to the wire and May 1st is looming, it’s time to really compare colleges. Here are some questions to compare colleges: Which has a better program for my major / career interests? Which has …

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What to Ask Yourself When Choosing a College Minor

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Picking a minor to your degree is a great way to round up your education and distinguish yourself from the many other students who will graduate at the same time with similar degrees and grades. To make your minor count, it is important to take the time to choose the right one and the best …

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Can’t Choose Between Two Colleges? Flip A Coin

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

We’ve all flipped a coin sometime or the other, whether it is to decide between two options or settle an argument with a friend. The question is should you use it for a decision as important as choosing between two colleges? It may seem like a ridiculous idea but flipping a coin can nudge you …

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Should You Transfer Colleges? College Raptor’s guide to college transfer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 30, 2026

Key takeaways You may consider changing colleges if your current school doesn’t offer your desired major, you are finding it too hard to afford, or if you aren’t getting what you need inside the classroom or from the college experience as a whole. You shouldn’t transfer to a new college just because you have a …

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If You Want To Play A Sport In College, Register With The NCAA

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

For a lot of students, playing a sport is more than just a leisure activity. They live and breathe their chosen sport and many consider making it a career. If you are serious about sports and wish to play in college, it is mandatory to first register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. What Is The …

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Top Colleges for Students Studying Marine Biology

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Marine Biology is an exciting science that delves into the depths of the ocean to learn more about this mysterious watery world. While parts of the program will most certainly cover individual organisms that inhabit the oceans, a large part will also teach you about the habitats and ecological environments in which these creatures live …

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5 Reasons to Study a Business Degree at College

By Veselina DzhingarovaLast updated on December 22, 2022

As a high school student, you have the whole world ahead of you. However, one of the most important decisions you’ll ever have to make is not far away. That decision is which college you’ll go to, and what you will study. Business is a fantastic degree option that will lead to many benefits later …