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75 Volunteer and Community Service Ideas

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 23, 2024

Volunteering your time is a great way to give back to your community, and the good news is, there are a lot of ways you can help. If you’re wondering where to start, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s reading books at the library, delivering meals, or even volunteering online, consider your interests and …

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Tips to Spruce up a Student Resume for College Application

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 29, 2023

Resumes are usually referenced in relation to job applications, but you will also need a student resume for college application. How do you know if your student resume is ready for college, though, and how can you give it a boost to increase your acceptance chances? Here are some tips for going forward. What is …

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COVID Update – What Are Colleges Doing?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022

The COVID-19 situation keeps changing and so do the recommendations from the government and CDC. As a high school or college student, it may be difficult to keep up to date on what exactly colleges and universities are doing in response! As of January 2022, colleges are seeing extremely high rates of COVID cases in …

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Scholarships: What’s Out There? How Do You Get Them?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 19, 2024

The search for scholarships can feel a bit overwhelming. After all, how do you get started? How do you actually find these awards? And what do you do when you find them? We’ll give you a rundown of questions you may have during your search, but also show you the easiest and less stressful way …

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Express Diversity and Acceptance at College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022

Martin Luther King Jr. Day may be behind us for 2022, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t focus on diversity and acceptance every day, especially in college. How can you be more inclusive? Here are some tips. Be Mindful One of the best ways to focus more on acceptance is to be mindful. Many could …

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Best College Financial Aid Resources for the New Year

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Whether you’re waiting to hear back from colleges, know which school you will be attending in the fall, or are a junior in high school, financial aid resources can make college much more affordable. Which should you be paying attention to in 2022? FAFSA One of the most important financial aid resources you need to …

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Interesting Scholarships for Art Majors

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023

Scholarships aren’t just about top grades or financial need. There are actually quite a few “interesting” ones out there, and you may just qualify for a few! Here are three examples of interesting scholarships that can help you showcase your artistic abilities. Doodle for Google Have a knack for design? Then you may just want …

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4 Awesome College Planners for Spring Term

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 27, 2024

As your spring semester begins, what are you using to make sure you have a handle on all the work that will pop up on your courses? Keeping it all in your head can be stressful, and you’re likely to forget a few things. A college planner is an amazing way to track your projects, …

Congrats to Our $1,000 Scholarship Winner! Gleda Kronen

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

We recently talked with Gleda Kronen, the runner up winner of the College Raptor Scholarship for $1,000! See what she had to say about herself, her college search, and the challenges she ran into: College Raptor: Tell us a little about yourself! Gleda: My name is Gleda and I’m a senior in high school who …