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Acceptance Letter to Move-In Day: What Happens In Between?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on March 20, 2023
The college application process can seem like it takes forever. Everyone hangs around to give you advice and ask questions. Relatives get nosy and tensions can mount between friends. There’s a steady build-up of pressure from the time senior starts until you’ve completed all your applications. After you’ve finished them all, you’re left to play …
There are a couple ways to choose your college roommate.
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a College Roommate

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
After applying to multiple colleges, waiting for response letters, and finally accepting admission to the school you’re going to attend in the fall, you thought all the tough choices were over. Unfortunately, the big decisions are just beginning–the rest of your life will be full of them. But there is good news–most of the decisions you’ll …
How do LGBTQ students find the right colleges
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Choosing a College as an LGBTQ Student

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying to college is a daunting time in any student’s life. There are tons of questions to answer, big decisions to make, and an amazing amount of pressure to get into the “right” school. But, for LGBTQ students, there are even more things to consider, and often more pressure to find a school that works …
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Pros and Cons of Choosing a College Close to Home

By Laura BulandaLast updated on December 22, 2022
Choosing a college close to home probably sounds like a dream to your parents. They probably love the idea of having you close and maybe you do too, but going to school in the ballpark of your hometown isn’t the right fit for everyone. So, for those of you trying to decide if staying close …
Congratulations! You got in! Now what?
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You Got In! Now What?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congrats! The envelope you’ve been waiting for came in the mail, and the letter said exactly what you’d hoped. You got in! You might have spent months or weeks crafting the perfect personal statement to set you apart from other applicants. You waited, hoped, and dreamed that this day would come, and it finally has! Everyone has been …
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30 “Must Haves” for Surviving College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 6, 2024
Getting set to pack up and head to college is super exciting. If you’re gearing up to do this, we’ve put together a list of miscellaneous things that’ll make your first year of college much easier: college must haves. Consider getting these items to survive your first years at college! At no extra cost to …

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