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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 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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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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