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What If You’re Accepted Into a College You Haven’t Visited?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying for colleges is a stressful and busy time; you may not have been able to visit them all before you sent in those applications. However, your acceptance letters have come in, and you’ve been accepted into a college you didn’t have time to visit. What now? If it’s a school you’re seriously considering, here …
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Important Skills to Learn Before College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 22, 2023
As you think about starting college, remember you will have a lot more on your plate than you did in high school. High school was likely busy for you – between extracurricular activities, classes, homework, and possibly even work! But college can be much more demanding than this. You’ll likely be balancing all the above …
The transition to college can be rough, but here are some tips on how to stay calm
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Staying Calm While Making the Shift to College

By Jim RaychrudhuryLast updated on December 22, 2022
Choosing a college is a huge milestone in one’s life and therefore—it can be rather stressful. According to Medical Daily, a lot of high school graduates experience symptoms of the burn-out syndrome and they find it extremely hard to stay calm due to a lot of pressure they feel. If you too are a freshman-to-be, …
Save up any monetary gifts at your graduation party.
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Throwing a Graduation Party with College in Mind

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s easy to get excited about your high school graduation and graduation party, and why shouldn’t you be? You’ve put in four years of effort for this moment. Enjoy it, savor it, but keep in mind that if you’re going to college in the fall, there are some ways to plan ahead. Save any monetary …
Ask yourself these two student debt questions before picking a college
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Ask Yourself These 2 Debt Questions When Choosing A College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When trying to match your financial aid requirements with the college tuition fees, the biggest question you may be faced with is this—Should you accept the maximum financial assistance you are awarded and attend the most expensive college on your list. Or, should you lower your sights and apply to a less expensive college? There …
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Five Fabulous College Campus Spring Traditions

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Every school has their own set of traditions throughout the year. We’ve talked about some of the stranger ones, and many of the holiday ones. Here are some spring traditions that take place when it gets warmer! Liquid Latex at Brandeis University – Waltham, Massachusetts This tradition has been going on for over 15 years …

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