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The Money Saving Secret Weapon Each College Student Has: Their Student ID

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

Every college student has at least three things in their wallet: their debit card, driver’s license, and their student illID. At many schools, your ID card is your key to campus. You use it to get into buildings after business hours, to pay for things in the dining center or campus store, and to enter …

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Smart Choices 2016: The 43 Colleges Where Students Are Most Likely to Get Accepted, Stay Enrolled, and Graduate in 4 Years

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Each year, colleges and universities from around the country are recognized as being “the best”. Based on statistics like retention rates, graduation rates, selectivity, and other metrics, those colleges which are deemed top in the nation represent the dream of many students. But it’s no secret that these schools are also an elite club. At …

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When to Tour Campus: The Perfect Time for a College Visit

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 27, 2024

The best time to visit a college campus is before you send out applications or after you receive acceptance letters. Your choice depends on a few factors including how many schools you need to visit and travel expenses. You might also want to plan your visit around college semesters, official tours, and weather. Here’s a …

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11 Colleges Putting Health & Wellness First

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

The dreaded freshman 15 has been around since before college was even a thought in most of our minds. There have been countless articles written about everything from how to avoid it, to how to get rid of it. But there are some schools are doing more than just offering more fruits and veggies in …

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30 “Must Haves” for Surviving College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 6, 2024

Getting set to pack up and head to college is super exciting. If you’re gearing up to do this, we’ve put together a list of miscellaneous things that’ll make your first year of college much easier: college must haves. Consider getting these items to survive your first years at college! At no extra cost to …

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How Athletes Can Pick the Right College

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

As if picking the right college isn’t complicated enough, throwing an applicant’s special talent into the mix makes the process that much more challenging. It even requires some special consideration from these athletes. Here are several things you should keep in mind if you are even considering playing a college sport: Find out where you …

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6 Reasons You Should Clean Up Your Social Media Pages BEFORE College

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on September 5, 2023

When you are applying to college, your attention to detail has to be impeccable. You’ll be submitting transcripts and personal statements and maybe even sitting in on some interviews. But do you realize that your social media presence – clean, or not so clean -can also affect your college application experience? Let’s take a moment …

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The Science & History That Prove Naps Are Amazing (Hint: Take MORE!)

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of my favorite activities, as I’ve gotten older, is napping. It’s one of those things that I used to hate and fight against when I was younger but absolutely love now–like cauliflower. As many college and high school kids know, there is nothing quite like a nap in the middle of the day to …

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College Search Engine: SEO Tips When Someone Googles Your Name

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

For students applying for college, scholarships, jobs in and internships, it’s important to know what shows up in your Googles your name. What will come up win your college search engine results? If you don’t know, follow this guide! Google Search Engine Results Google is a wonderful tool. In just a few minutes, you can …

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Starting Your College Search: Finding Colleges that Fit You [Video Course]

By Tyler HakesLast updated on December 22, 2022

In this video series, you’ll learn how to start your college search, finding colleges that fit you, and the basics of evaluating and comparing colleges to see which ones are right for you. We’ll cover topics related to: How to evaluate college How to choose a major When you should apply How to understand college costs …