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5 Ways Dressing Up for Class Can Boost Your GPA

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
During my undergrad years, 80% of the time I looked like I’d just rolled out of bed. Most of the remaining time I looked like a ninja, dressed in Victoria’s Secret black (I worked there part-time). Then once in a while, if I woke up early or had something important to do that day, I …
Does caffeine actually help you study better
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Liquid Productivity: Does Caffeine Help You Study Better?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re a student, chances are you’ve tried using caffeine to help you study at least once. According to a 2012 FDA report, American adults consume approximately 300 mg of caffeine per person, per day. The amount dropped considerably, to 100 mg per day, for teenagers and young adults. I wonder how much this number …
Does late-night cramming in your room actually work?
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Does Cramming for a Test Really Work?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
We’ve all done it. It’s Thursday night and you remember that you have a unit test in Physics tomorrow morning–time to cram. It doesn’t matter if you’re in high school or college. If you’re a student, chances are pretty good you’ve waited until the last minute to study for a test. But does cramming for …
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10 Study Habits to Break BEFORE College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 20, 2023
Study habits are made in high school and for some, come pretty easily. In college, you may find that you need to tweak those habits as courses and schedules may be more difficult. Professors will expect you to think critically, analyze information, and defend an opinion. Studying hard will be important to your success. If you …
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11 Best Apps for College Life

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on June 27, 2024
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  The time you spend in college, be it 2 years or 12, really are some of the best years of your life. Yes, you’ll spend a lot of time studying (or you should anyway) but there’s …
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Should I Take Dual-Enrollment Classes in High School? How to Decide if Dual-Enrollment is Right for You

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Registering for next year’s classes can be a stressful event. Especially when you have so many options to choose from. There are your “normal” classes, but there are also honors, Advanced Placement courses (AP courses), and dual-enrollment (PSEO) classes. And that’s for every subject. How do you choose?! That’s a hard question to answer. And …
When you're cramming, unplug so you aren't distracted.
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5 of the Best Study Apps for College Students

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on June 27, 2024
Technology is a wonderful thing. And when it comes to studying, you can never have too much help. So I did a bit of research and found 5 of the best study apps for college students. These study apps are geared towards keeping you on schedule and on-task with organized study materials. The Best Study …

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