majors & industries

What To Know About Receiving an Early Childhood Education Degree

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 28, 2025

Key Takeaways Early childhood educators focus on the emotional, cognitive, and social development of children under the age of eight. Early childhood educators often work as preschool teachers, kindergarten teachers, university professors, curriculum developers, or in administrative roles. To earn a degree in early childhood education, you’ll need to attend a two-year or four-year college. …

careers & internships, majors & industries

Types of Trade Schools For A Career-Focused Education

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 28, 2025

Trade schools offer students a practical, career-focused alternative to a traditional college education. They provide specialized, hands-on training in specific fields, allowing students to gain the skills and certifications they need to enter the workforce quickly. There are several types of trade schools, each leading to a specific career path. To make it easier for …

majors & industries

Your Guide to Pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 28, 2025

Key Takeaways A Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program is for graduate students who want to pursue a career in an artistic field. MFA majors include visual arts, creative writing, performing arts, design, and media arts. To get into an MFA program, you’ll need to have a bachelor’s degree and submit a portfolio of your …

careers & internships

20 Best Careers for Women

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 18, 2025

In today’s world, women have more opportunities than ever to pursue meaningful and rewarding careers. Even in 2025, pay gaps and underrepresentation in certain industries remain a reality for women. However, the pay gaps are closing and women are becoming more represented in just about every field. From technology to healthcare and entrepreneurship to the …

majors & industries

Aviation Mechanic School: Essential Skills, Job Projections and More

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 10, 2025

Key Takeaways Aviation mechanics work in hangars, repair stations, or airports, inspecting and repairing planes so that they are reliable and safe for takeoff. To become an aviation mechanic, you’ll need to attend an FAA-accredited aviation mechanic school and get certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The average salary for an aviation mechanic in …

questions & answers

How to Write a Thank You Email After an Interview (with Sample)

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 27, 2025

Key Takeaways A thank you email should be sent within 24 hours of an interview with the intended goals of leaving a positive impression and reiterating your interest in the position (see sample below). It’s important that your thank you email be sent from a professional email address, written authentically, and kept short and sweet. …

careers & internships

Dress to Impress: What To Wear for a Job Interview

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Deciding what to wear to an interview can feel overwhelming, but researching the company in advance and knowing what type of workplace it is—business casual, corporate, or creative—can help you prepare effectively. It’s important that you feel comfortable in your interview outfit, dress one step up from the rest of the company, and …

careers & internships, majors & industries

What Education Is Required To Be a Zoologist?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 13, 2025

If you love animals and want a career working with them, you might want to consider becoming a zoologist! You can often become a zoologist or wildlife biologist with a bachelor’s degree, but if you want higher paying and more prestigious jobs, you can always pursue a master’s or doctorate. Here’s a look at what …

careers & internships, majors & industries

Your Path To Becoming a Police Detective

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 10, 2025

The qualifications to become a detective vary from one state to another. Most states require candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field. In some states, such as Maine, you need a minimum of a high school diploma to become a police detective. Even in states where it’s …

careers & internships, majors & industries

10 Best Veterinary Schools and Your Path to Becoming a Vet

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 10, 2025

Becoming a veterinarian is no easy feat! It requires eight to 10 years of study after you graduate high school and all 30+ veterinary schools in the United States are highly competitive. You’ll need to be prepared if you dream of becoming a vet and applying to one of these best veterinary schools in the …