ACT & SAT

5 In-Person SAT Prep Classes

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

A lot of SAT test prep is done online nowadays, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a class offered in a good old-fashioned classroom setting. Typically, if the in-person setting is what you’re after, it’s going to cost you a pretty penny. Having said that, I understand if you’re the kind of person that …

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5 Ways Dressing Up for Class Can Boost Your GPA

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

During my undergrad years, 80% of the time I looked like I’d just rolled out of bed. Most of the remaining time I looked like a ninja, dressed in Victoria’s Secret black (I worked there part-time). Then once in a while, if I woke up early or had something important to do that day, I …

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5 Benefits of Getting Your Master’s of Education (M.Ed.)

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re a teacher you know that continuing your education is not only required, but it’s also the best way to stay up to date on new trends and standards in our schools. Of course, there are benefits to getting your MEd (Master of Education). You also know that obtaining Continuing Education Units (CEUs) not …

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Liquid Productivity: Does Caffeine Help You Study Better?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re a student, chances are you’ve tried using caffeine to help you study at least once. According to a 2012 FDA report, American adults consume approximately 300 mg of caffeine per person, per day. The amount dropped considerably, to 100 mg per day, for teenagers and young adults. I wonder how much this number …

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5 Unspoken Reasons to get your Master’s of Education

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re a teacher, you’ve already spent at least 17 years of your life as a student. You work in a school every day, even during parts of your breaks. That’s a lot of classroom time. So why would you want to go back to school for your Master’s of Education? 1. The networking Going back …

student life

10 Myths About Freshman Year of College

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

We have a few myths to cover. Ten, in fact. Starting with how your move-in day is supposed to go and your potential relationship with your roommate. Next, is it actually fine to skip class and party all the time? Then, the dreaded freshman 15, and whether that’s seriously a thing or not. Following that, …

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Does Cramming for a Test Really Work?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

We’ve all done it. It’s Thursday night and you remember that you have a unit test in Physics tomorrow morning–time to cram. It doesn’t matter if you’re in high school or college. If you’re a student, chances are pretty good you’ve waited until the last minute to study for a test. But does cramming for …

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5 Best Colleges with Non-Traditional Schedules

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

The typical college, academic schedule of classes consists of two semesters–18 weeks each for both fall and spring. During these two semesters, students usually take somewhere around 4 courses with each class lasting the full 18 weeks (not counting PE electives). Eventually, someone out there realized that not all students like this particular schedule of …

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11 Best Apps for College Life

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on June 27, 2024

At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  The time you spend in college, be it 2 years or 12, really are some of the best years of your life. Yes, you’ll spend a lot of time studying (or you should anyway) but there’s …