College Raptor Staff

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tips tools & advice

Making the Most of Your Summer: A To-Do List

Now that school is over, you’re probably wondering what you’re going to do with all this newly-found free time. You’re wondering what to do in a time that doesn’t demand reading assignments, essays, or studying for exams until you can’t see straight. College Raptor is here to lend you a hand in deciding what this …
You may not think you have enough time, but you do
tips tools & advice

How To Make the Most of Your Time: 8 Effective Techniques

Key Takeaway Effective time management is crucial for balancing academic, social, and personal commitments in college. By implementing techniques like using planners, time blocking, and the Pomodoro method, you can increase productivity, reduce stress, and achieve better outcomes. Prioritizing tasks, creating a structured schedule, and taking breaks are essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. …
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scholarships

10 Poetry Scholarships For Students: Win Money To Write & Recite

For students with a passion for poetry, scholarships offer an incredible opportunity to pursue their creative dreams while earning free money* for college. Many organizations and institutions offer generous scholarships that celebrate the power of self-expression through poetry. If you love penning your thoughts down in the form of poems, your passion can open the …
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scholarships

A Guide to Scholarships for Transfer Students

Key Takeaway Scholarships for transfer students are free money that can lower your financial stress and help you avoid student loans. Plus, there’s no limit to how many you can apply to (as long as you qualify!). To find scholarships you’re eligible for, use tools like College Raptor’s Scholarship Search and talk to your financial …
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college applications

10 Tips on How to Write a Killer Personal Statement

Key Takeaway A personal statement is your opportunity to share more personally about yourself with a college, program, or employer. To get you started, we’ve put together 10 tips to help you write an amazing personal statement: follow instructions, talk to others, outline your ideas, stay positive, show—don’t tell, address inconsistencies, know your audience, connect …
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ACT & SAT

16 Critical ACT Math Practice Formulas You MUST Know

Do you really need to memorize ACT math formulas? As daunting as it seems, memorizing the math formulas for ACT is essential. The ACT doesn’t give you a math formulas sheet, which means you’ll have nothing to refer to when solving the math problems on the test. Adding to the challenge is the fact that …
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tips tools & advice

30+ “Must Haves” for Surviving College

Preparing for college? You might be wondering what to bring. Check out our recommendations for the following must-have items: Extra Set of Bedsheets A Fan (or Four) Microwaveable Dishes Noise-Canceling Headphones Cleaning Wipes Coffeemaker Desk Lamps Shower Caddy Mini Toolkit School and Office Supplies Extra Long Phone Charger A Rug Trash Liners First Aid Kit …

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