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Here are some questions to ask on your campus tours
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8 Cardinal Questions to Ask on Your College Campus Tours

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 28, 2024
It’s perfectly normal to get the jitters if you’re embarking on your first of many college campus tours. It’s a lot to take in, and you’re in the process of making some big decisions that will help you shape your future. Whether you’re visiting before you submit applications or after you’ve been accepted, part of …
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Colleges With the Coolest Pools & Swimming Facilities

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Love to swim? Most colleges and universities have swimming facilities right on campus for students, faculty, alumni, and sometimes even the local community to enjoy. If swimming is a part of your life or even just a favorite hobby, you’ll definitely want to consider these schools with the coolest pools and swimming facilities. University of …
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What is a College Endowment and Why Does it Matter?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 26, 2025
Key Takeaways: College endowment is the total amount of funds an institution has from donors. Schools often invest this money, using a small percentage of the income each year to help fund college operations. Harvard University, Yale University, and Stanford University have some of the largest total endowments in the United States. College endowment refers …
It's a myth that students who pick practical majors get a job immediately after college.
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Myths About “Practical Majors”

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s a long-standing myth that students who choose ‘practical majors’ such as business, finance, engineering, accounting, or biology, have a better chance of snagging a job immediately after they graduate. At first thought, it seems very plausible but on second thought, there are a lot of flaws to this reasoning. Hire Rates While certain STEM …
Robotics is one of the new majors in college!
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5 More New and Emerging College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Social Media, Nanotechnology, Game Design / Development / Programming / Writing, Computer Security and Popular Culture Studies made it to our first post about new and emerging college majors. Here are 5 more that are new and emerging college majors that hold tremendous potential. Data Science Data scientists extract insights from large data sets and use …
You can request special tours
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3 Special Tours You Can Request on College Visits

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
During a typical college visit, a tour guide takes the group of visiting students and their families around the campus and shows them the various facilities that the college offers. These tours are generally held on fixed dates and the tour guide is usually a faculty member or a current undergrad student. In addition to …
Here are some good habits to establish regardless of where you are in high school
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Good Habits to Start a New Semester for High Schoolers

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior in high school, there are always good habits you can take advantage of. You probably have a few good ones already (as well as bad)! However, as you head into a new semester, these are a few good habits you can add to your life and learn from. …

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