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University of Michigan’s Free Tuition Program

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

The University of Michigan is making a bold move and offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are residents and whose families make less than $65,000 annually. By doing this, Michigan will be more accessible to students who work hard but previously did not have the means needed to afford college. Michigan is showing it’s …

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7 Things NOT to Do When Visiting Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 20, 2023

There are many things we suggest for you to do when visiting colleges. See your dorm room, talk to current students, make sure they offer your desired major and more—really the possibilities are endless. But because it can also be an overwhelming experience. Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of several things you should …

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3 Things High-Achieving College Students Do During Summer Break

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many students look forward to relaxing, traveling, and doing everything else but working or studying during vacation. However, high achieving college students do things slightly differently. They make long term plans and use their vacation time doing things that will give them a competitive edge when it is time to look for a job. Here …

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3 Ways College Is Similar To High School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

In high school, students hear a lot about how college is so different from high school that they are surprised when they actually start the semester and find that some things remain the same. Here are a few similarities between high school and college: Most college classes are conducted the same way as high school …

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What Happened with Harvard’s Rescinded Admissions

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may have seen in the news lately that at least ten students had their Harvard admission rescinded. These students were sharing memes filled with hateful and inappropriate rhetoric via social media. Schools can still rescind their offers. The fact of the matter is, colleges can take their offers back. Depending on school policies, they have …

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New Roommates? 7 Cardinal Rules You Should Establish On Day One

By Heidi FiniganLast updated on December 22, 2022

You may have got things covered when it comes to your start-of-semester academic prep but are you ready for the challenges new roommates may bring? To maximize your chances of a harmonious roommate relationship, you need honest communication and a fair bit of compromise. You also need to agree on a few cardinal rules. Here …

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College Mascots with Interesting Histories (Part Two)

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

College mascots are oftentimes the rallying symbol or figure of school spirit. Things are way more exciting with a mascot around—and these mascots have an interesting history behind them. Check out our first list! University of Iowa, Burch the Bear Nowadays, every Iowa fan knows Herky by name. Small children line up to have their …

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Don’t Believe These Myths About State Schools

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When creating their shortlist of preferred schools, some students do not even consider their state school. This is mainly because of a few myths doing the rounds that have given these institutions a bad reputation. Myth #1: You’re just another number at a state school Fact: State schools can accommodate upwards of 25,000 students. With …

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4 Compelling Reasons To Consider Attending Your State College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Is your state college on your shortlist of schools to apply to? If not, before you finalize that shortlist, here are a few compelling reasons why you may want to reconsider and make sure state colleges features on your list. In-State Tuition Attending your state college can sometimes half what you’d pay for out-of-state-tuition. Lower …

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College Towns with Exciting Summer Events

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most students are only on campus from August to May, but quite a few also stay in their college town during the summer months, whether they call the area home, are taking summer courses, or they work in town. Attending college is about education, of course, but it’s also about the experience. The town you …