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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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6 Reasons You Should Become an English Major

By Hayden StewartLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s not uncommon to hear academics advocating for college freshman to pursue STEM degrees, claiming that these skills are the most marketable in our economy. But despite all the changes in media, education, and business, the skills that come with an English degree are both necessary and desired. So, no, you don’t have to teach …
As a New Year's tradition, an annual concert is held.
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4 Colleges with New Year’s Traditions

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s nothing quite like starting fresh at the beginning of the year. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays. Around the world, people count down to midnight on December 31st. While most students are home for the holidays, there are a number of colleges that have a New Year’s tradition of …
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The Pros and Cons of 2+2 College Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
2 plus 2 college programs involve splitting up your four college years between community college and a public or private college or university. You spend the first two years in a community college and then transfer to a public or private college where you complete your next two years. There are several compelling reasons why …
Holly and Berries are under the morning sunshine.
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6 More Colleges with Heartwarming Holiday Traditions

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many students travel home for the holiday season. But, colleges also often host heartwarming community events in honor of the many holidays celebrated in winter. From Christmas to Hanukkah and many beyond, here are a few colleges with some fun holiday traditions! Be sure to check out our first article highlighting some truly spectacular holiday …

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