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8 Questions to Help Narrow Your College List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 10, 2025

How many schools are on your first list of potential colleges? Between scholarship applications and ACT/SAT prep, you likely won’t be able to send applications to every single institution that interests you – much less visit them all. Instead, you’ll want to create a shortlist of schools. Follow these tips and ask these questions to …

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5 Things You Must Do During Your Upcoming College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your college search, you are likely to come across multiple colleges that seem like they offer similar academic and extracurricular options. So how do you decide which one would be a better fit for you? College visits are a great way to get a first-hand look at the campus and its faculty and students …

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How Trump’s Proposed Budget Would Change Income-Driven Student Loan Repayment Plans

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 24, 2025

6/1/2017 The president’s administration recently released his budget proposal for education, and though Congress has yet to accept or deny the proposal, people on all sides are talking about the implications of the plan. In addition to the proposed elimination of the Public Student Loan Forgiveness programs (PSLF), the budget also calls for raising the …

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College Search: Questions to Ask College Alumni

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During your college search, there are quite a few things you should be doing including research into various schools, visiting the campus, and talking to students and representatives. One step some students forget about though is talking to alumni from that particular college. Your best bet is to talk to people who graduated in your …

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Why Military Veterans Should Look to Online Colleges

By Jenn FrenchLast updated on December 22, 2022

Life in the military is tough, but life after the military can be even tougher. Many vets are exceedingly employable, equipped with skills that many employers seek out. But, a regular job at a regular company often seems either unfeasible or unsatisfying. On one hand, it seems absurd that a veteran should find it so …

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What Should I Wear to a College Campus Visit?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

A college visit is an excellent way to narrow down your top picks. Your dream school may feel like home, or it may feel unsatisfying, prompting you to look at other colleges. Either way, a visit can help you make the big decision of where to attend. So, understandably, college visits are a pretty big …

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Tips for taking summer classes in college: A complete guide

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 23, 2026

Key takeaways Many students choose to take summer classes to get a head start on earning credits while they work, while others choose them to catch up on academic work and ensure they graduate on time. Summer classes may be shorter, lasting between two and six weeks, while others are longer, lasting up to 10 …

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4 MORE Great TED Talks for College Students

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

We’ve got another post with great TED Talks for college students. If you haven’t had a chance yet, check out our first post, where we feature another 4 amazing TED talks for college students that you can learn a lot from. Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling—Emilie Wapnick Emilie Wapnick is a career …

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45+ Questions to Ask College Students on Your Campus Visit

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 3, 2024

Asking current college students questions on your visit to campus can give you some unique insight into the school. Always be polite and considerate when approaching students on campus! Ask questions that are important to you and your unique college needs and wants in addition to more general ones. You know you’re supposed to compare …

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What Trump’s New Budget Proposal Might Mean for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 6, 2025

5/25/2017 The Trump administration’s recently revealed education budget has certainly stirred up conversations on all sides. Among the many proposed cuts and program adjustments is the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. What is the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program? The PSLF, introduced in 2007, is a federal program that forgives the federal loan debts of …