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A Complete Guide to Honors Programs and 5 Big Benefits

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 16, 2024

Honor programs recognize high-achieving students who have a history of excellent grades. The programs’ classes and courses are difficult, but they can be perfect for high school and college students who want a challenge in their education. Plus, they offer a number of benefits including recognition, scholarship opportunities, and more. Here’s a complete look at …

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Do Colleges Look at Attendance? What You Need to Know about Going to Class

By Hilary CairnsPublished on September 9, 2024

Key Takeaway: College Admissions don’t generally look at attendance as a factor in the admissions process unless it has affected GPA. However, attending class regularly and consistently has benefits including the ability to ask questions, building better relationships with teachers, and getting better grades. While you shouldn’t go to class if you’re sick and contagious …

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Graduate vs Undergraduate – What’s the Difference?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on August 16, 2024

Undergraduate college students are students who are pursuing their associate’s degree or their bachelor’s degree. Graduate college students are working towards a master’s degree, professional degree, or doctorate degree. While many universities have both undergraduates and graduates attending, the experience of these students can vary quite a bit. Below, we’ve compared graduate vs undergraduate programs …

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Document-Based Question (DBQ) and How Ace Your Essay

By Gallagher, CatherinePublished on August 7, 2024

DBQ stands for Document-Based Question. The document-based question appears on select AP exams including the AP U.S. History, AP World History, and AP European History exams. Each exam incudes one DBQ section. If you plan to take any of these tests, it’s important to understand what DBQ stands for and how to write the essay to …

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What Does It Mean to Be a Sophomore?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 21, 2024

Sophomore year is your “second year” in either high school or college. It’s a pivotal time as the excitement and novelty of being a freshman has worn off, and the reality of more advanced coursework and increased expectations begins to set in. This period is sometimes referred to as the “Sophomore Slump,” and can lead …

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Biggest College Football Stadiums in the US

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 10, 2024

College football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. So popular in fact that last year alone, The University of Texas at Austin brought in $161,532,860 in revenue just with it’s football program (the top grossing of all programs last year). For many, football is more than just a game; it’s …

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Your Guide to Greek Life

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 4, 2024

Key Takeaway Greek life is made up of organizations known as sororities and fraternities. Dating back to the 1700s, these chapters have been known to offer opportunities for lifelong connections, personal growth, community service, and networking. However, before just jumping into Greek life, it is important to consider its advantages and disadvantages, including the time …

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Important Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 5, 2024

If you’re earning your bachelor’s degree, you’re going to have to meet certain requirements. Bachelor degree requirements usually include a minimum GPA in your classes as well as a mix of general education, major, and elective courses that add up to at least 120 credits. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know …

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How Many Weeks Are In a College Semester?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 2, 2024

A semester is one of three main systems that colleges in the US use for dividing the academic year A semester in college has on average 15 weeks A typical college semester divides the year into two parts – the fall semester and the spring semester Colleges in the US may use the semester, trimester, …

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What Are Passing Grades in College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 22, 2024

A passing grade in college is typically 65% or higher – that’s a midrange D or better. Passing grades may vary by college, class, and instructor, so it’s important to understand scaling in each case. Your GPA can affect grants and scholarships, so while 65% may be a passing grade, it may not be enough …