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5 Helpful Study Timer Options for College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Do you have trouble keeping on task when you have to study? Want to make sure you’re studying enough for an upcoming test or just over Or maybe you have a habit of studying too long …
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How Can I Research Colleges Near Me?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
One important factor to consider when searching for your college choices is do you want to go to school in another state, somewhere nearby, or somewhere in between? If you decide to go to college near your hometown, you’ll definitely want to search for “colleges near me.” Here are some tips to find and research …
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5 Thank You Note Cards for High School & College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  In a world in which e-mail is common, old-fashioned correspondence like thank-you notes have fallen by the wayside. Why not be different from everybody else! Sending a thank you note card to express thanks after a …
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Creating A Final Choice College Checklist

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Sending out college applications is both expensive and time-consuming. So you want to make sure that you have narrowed down your college list as much as possible. The only schools you apply to should tick all the boxes on your final choice college checklist. But how do you cultivate that checklist? Why It’s Important to …
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student life

5 Books to Read that Make Studying and Schoolwork Easier

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Nobody ever said high school and college are easy. Studying is difficult, as is memorizing information for a test. Fortunately, there are books and experts out there that can help make tackling school easier. Ever wanted …
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student life

4 Dinnerware Sets for College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Sometimes you don’t want to eat at the campus dining hall and would rather cook or order some take out meals. If you’re planning on making some meals in your dorm or want all of your …
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college majors & minors

Majors for Different Myers Briggs Types

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 24, 2023
Have you ever taken the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) assessment? It’s an assessment that will help you determine your type of personality. The test breaks personalities into 16 different types. You can find forms of it across the internet, including here if you’ve never taken it before. These tests have been said to help students …

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