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Common Things People Overlook when Selecting a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it’s time to start the college search, it’s easy to overlook aspects of each school. You’re often concentrating on your intended major and the academics. However, there are some things that many students overlook when they’re thinking about how to decide on a college These below are only a few examples. Freshman Retention Rates …
Federal student loan interest rates increased in 2017
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Increased Federal Student Loan Interest Rates: What it Means for Student Borrowers

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025
6/20/2017 In May, Congress announced that the federal student loan interest rates would be increasing. Starting effective July 1st, 2017 the rate for Direct Subsidized Loans and Direct Unsubsidized Loans for undergraduate students will rise to 4.45%. For graduate students, the increase is going up to 6%. What it Means for Borrowers Starting July 1st, …
You can use a megaphone to declare something, but what about declaring your major right away?
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Pros and Cons of Declaring Your College Major Right Away

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
When completing college applications, some schools may ask you which major you are interested in pursuing. However, even if you already know which major you’ll choose, there are pros and cons to declaring it so soon. Here’s what you need to know. Pro: It’s attractive to the school. Declaring your major on your applications may …
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University of Michigan’s Free Tuition Program

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
The University of Michigan is making a bold move and offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are residents and whose families make less than $65,000 annually. By doing this, Michigan will be more accessible to students who work hard but previously did not have the means needed to afford college. Michigan is showing it’s …
Here's some college advice on what NOT to do on a campus visit.
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7 Things NOT to Do When Visiting Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 20, 2023
There are many things we suggest for you to do when visiting colleges. See your dorm room, talk to current students, make sure they offer your desired major and more—really the possibilities are endless. But because it can also be an overwhelming experience. Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of several things you should …
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3 Ways College Is Similar To High School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
In high school, students hear a lot about how college is so different from high school that they are surprised when they actually start the semester and find that some things remain the same. Here are a few similarities between high school and college: Most college classes are conducted the same way as high school …

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