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10 Habits To Start The High School Year Off Right

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you are a freshman or a senior who is already counting down the days until graduation, the beginning of the school year can be hectic, but you want to start off on the right foot! We’ve compiled 10 good habits to help you start your high school year off right. Get Enough Sleep Bragging …

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People You Should Meet During a College Visit

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

During a college visit, you will most likely be meeting with a member of the admissions team or even an alumnus that will help you and your group view the school. While you probably have a ton of questions for them, you should also be designing questions for other people. These are just a few …

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College Freshman Move In Day FAQs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re moving into your college dorm, you may have a few questions prior to the move in date. Here are just a few of the most frequently asked questions. When Do I Move In? College students’ move in date depends entirely on their specific school. Your college should have it listed on their website …

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5 Habits to Start Your Freshman Year of College Off Right

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Nothing is quite as exciting or rewarding than beginning your freshman year of college. As a freshman you may be looking forward to making new friends, being a member of exciting clubs, and soaking in a completely new social environment, you shouldn’t neglect the reason you’re really there—to learn and to acquire skills you will …

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Preparing For College in 14 Key Steps

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 30, 2023

Preparing for college can’t be done overnight, but should be done over a set series of months. Utilizing a checklist can help new college students keep track of everything they need to complete before their first day of classes. Students heading to college should embrace healthy habits, attend orientation, and pack strategically to have a …

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How to Talk to Alumni About the Colleges You’re Interested In

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you are researching colleges, it is a good idea to make a note of the alumni of that particular college. The alumni of any school will tell you things that you won’t learn from any website. Here are some tips on how you can connect with alumni from the schools you may be interested …

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FAQ About Community College 2+2 Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students decide to go to community college for two years for their Associate’s and then attend a four-year college to focus on their major and earn their Bachelor’s. Attending community college for two years, then transferring to a college or university for another two years is known as a 2 + 2 program, and …

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3 Unique and Helpful College Packing Tips

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may know by now: packing too much when you’re heading to your freshman year of college is super easy. However, not all planning and packing skills are going to be known to you right away, especially if you’re the first person in your family who is going to college. Here are three unique and …

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Most Athletic Hidden Gems | 2019

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

A big part of the collective college experience revolves around athletics. There’s nothing quite like rooting for your team along with fellow classmates, wearing your school’s colors, and cheering with school spirit. We wanted to highlight some of the most active colleges out there, so we created this list: the most athletic hidden gem schools, …

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Top Ten Hidden Gems for Biology | 2019

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Biology is as diverse a field as the subjects it studies, and just as diverse as the people who study it. We wanted to highlight lesser-known schools that gave biology students a good “bang for their buck.” We took the college’s average median pay and subtracted the national average starting salary of biology majors ($41,850), …