All Find colleges Articles

Deciding what to get out of college
college search

Deciding What You Want Out of College: School vs. Major

By Devin MorrisseyLast updated on December 22, 2022
Typically, individuals interested in starting their college career (or continuing it) are faced with two main considerations: Do you choose a program first and then find a school with that preferred program? Or should you choose the school first and then find a program there that suits you? There are certainly pros and cons to …
Here's how to pick between two colleges with another college visit
college search

How Another College Visit Can Help You Pick Between Two Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did you receive your acceptance letters? Congratulations! Now comes what could possibly be a tough choice: Which school do you pick? If you’re stuck between two, another visit to the campuses can help you decide. Here’s how to pick between two colleges with another college visit: You’ve Narrowed It Down If you applied to a …
how to choose between two college majors
college majors & minors

How To Choose Between Two College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s not uncommon to see students torn between two majors. After all, we do have multiple interests. It is entirely possible to be attracted to two completely different career paths. You may romanticize the idea of being a graphic designer, but you may also be passionate about kinesiology, but both of these require that you …
community college faqs
college search

FAQS About Community Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Community colleges are public higher education institutions that primarily aim to make educational opportunities affordable and accessible to all. Growing more and more popular are 2+2 programs, where students spend two years at a community college then transfer to a 4-year college/university to finish out their education. It’s a popular way of saving money while …
A college arena with a statue of a man on a horse in front of it.
college search

Beyond Campus: Why a College Town Matters When Picking a School

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many things factor into finding your ideal college fit, but one element that sometimes gets overlooked is the surrounding college town or city. Students and parents become so hyper-focused on the school and its campus, that they don’t take the time to explore the nearby town during a visit. Here’s why it’s important to consider …
college majors & minors

More Bizarre College Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
You already know about these 5 bizarre college majors. Well, the list is much longer than that. We’ve found a few more bizarre majors for you to look through. If you have not been able to find something that interests you from among the common majors, you may find one that piques your interest in …
Smiling alumni wearing violet and orange shirts that say "Campus Pride".
college search

10 Important Questions to Ask College Alumni

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 25, 2025
Key Takeaway: Top questions to ask college alumni include: Why did you choose this school? What did you think of the college after 4 years? What were your favorite classes? What did you think of on-campus offerings—like clubs? How did the school prepare you for your career? What did you major in and what did …

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.