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Khan Academy Can Help You Get Your Degree For FREE!

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

Khan Academy is a non-profit internet based company aiming to provide free online materials and resources to learners around the world. Started in 2005 by Salman Khan, the company is based around the idea that “you can learn anything”. Since its humble beginnings, when Khan was simply tutoring his cousins in math, the company has grown to …

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How to Use Color to Perform Better in School

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are countless stimuli in our everyday lives that can affect us in subtle ways. Sights, tastes, smells, and sounds can all trigger emotional or psychological responses on a subconscious level. But what if there was a way to control some of those stimuli and use them to our advantage? Colors have been thoroughly researched …

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9 Simple Brain Hacks to Improve Your Memory

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

With thousands of pages to read for multiple classes, finding a way to remember everything can be tricky. We’ve taken a look at the science behind memory and put together a list of 9 super simple ways to improve your memory. 1. Exercise regularly, especially before an exam This may sound strange since there aren’t …

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Get Answers to Your College Admissions and Financial Aid Questions with #CollegeAnswered

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

For answers to the first set of questions published Oct 21), please click here. For nearly 20 years, I have been working with students of different backgrounds, academic abilities, and socioeconomic groups, helping to guide them through the college process. Over this time, I’ve answered some very interesting questions. I’ve helped students with a variety …

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How Your Spotify Playlist Can Help You Ace Your Next Test

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

A student’s backpack generally includes things like highlighters, pens, books, paper, a laptop, a water bottle, snacks of some kind, and their headphones. These things are all supposed to help create an environment to maximize memorization and concentration. Clearly things like paper, pens and a laptop are necessities for studying. Even snacks and water are …

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Science Says Playing Video Games Can Make You Smarter

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Take a second and list all of the stereotypes you can think of relating to video games. You probably came up with some like gamers are lazy and anti-social or gamers are bad at school. We’ve all heard the negative stigma associated with digital gameplay—true or untrue—but what about the positives? How can video games …

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The Science Behind Studying: Best Study Times and Proven Study Hacks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 20, 2024

Key Takeaways To maximize your study sessions and help you remember information for longer, try implementing some of these science-backed study hacks, including: “chunking” information by breaking it down, reviewing notes frequently so as not to fall victim to the Forgetting Curve, exercising before studying, and using the Pomodoro Method for built-in short breaks. The …

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22 FREE Online Study Tools and Apps for College Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 24, 2024

It’s easy to forget about schoolwork when you’re on the internet. From cat videos on YouTube to Reddit to TikTok, there are so many rabbit holes to go down! But the internet has also made studying much easier. There are thousands of websites, tools, and apps out there designed to help students learn new skills, …

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10 Helpful Tips College Counselors Give to Students

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Here’s a tip: when it comes to surviving and thriving in college, your college counselor knows what’s what. They are an invaluable resource for students and provide many services — academic advising, career searching, mock interviews, transitional help, and more. They’re also a primary source for college life advice. We’ve compiled a list of ten …