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Out of Date College Admissions Advice That No Longer Works

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 25, 2023

Adults generally mean well when they give you advice on aspects of life. And a lot of their advice still holds true and should be taken to heart. However, there are some tidbits – like knocking on doors to get jobs – that are simply out of date or just plain wrong. And that holds …

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April College Planning Calendar

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 25, 2023

April is such an important month for high school students who are planning to go to college, but it can be overwhelming to keep track of all of the academic calendar dates. Since there are so many dates to keep up with during this busy time of the year, we suggest having a college planning …

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Essay Guides: How to Combine College Essay Prompts

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 21, 2023

When applying to colleges, many applications will follow the same formats: basic information, school details, high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and, of course, the essay. If you have 8-10 colleges you’re applying to (or possibly more), that’s a lot of essays! It can be a daunting task and even cause you to apply to fewer …

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“Should I Graduate College Early?”: The Pros and Cons

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 17, 2023

If you are eager to enter the work world and asking yourself: “should I graduate college early?” make sure you consider these pros and cons. Graduating college early can be very tempting, especially if you’re feeling burnt out or just want to be done with school. We get it, you’ve been in school for the …

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The “Why [this] major” Essay Guide

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 5, 2023

When you’re applying for college, a lot of schools will use the Common App or Common Application essay prompts. It may seem nerve-wracking to have to write on one of these common supplemental essay prompts, especially when it asks about which major you want to choose. We’ve come up with essay guides on the “Why …

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Essay Guide: What is a Community Essay?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 5, 2023

Does your college application have a question for the essay that looks like this: Tell us about a community you’re a part of? This is an open-ended question that stumps quite a few students! Some even think the question is asking about the community they’re in – such as their hometown – and don’t consider …

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How to Write a Strong Supplemental College Essay

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 14, 2023

You’ve chosen your list of colleges you’re applying to and now it’s time to actually apply to them. The nerves may be setting in but this is such an exciting moment as a high school senior. Now that you’re looking at the Common App, you see that your college has a supplemental essay section. There …

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5 Top Grammar Mistakes College Students Make

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 8, 2023

Do you know where the library is at? They told me, the library, is on the West side of Campus. I am going to the library now so I can check out some books on history and biology and medicine so I can keep studying for my tests this weekend.  Can you quickly identify the …

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5 Fun Educational Games for High School Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 3, 2023

Games aren’t just for free time! They’re a great way to learn new things and cement new information in our brains. As a result, they’re fantastic for all students, including those in high school. We put together a list of some of the best educational games currently out there for high school students, but let’s …

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4 Obvious but Easily Forgettable Tips for Success in College

By Cat GallagherPublished on March 1, 2023

Between the tips for studying and the suggestions for your college class schedule, it can be a lot to keep track of! Then, you have a new life starting at your school. Your social life, your classes, a potential job, studying, homework, and free time – it’s a lot going on at once! As a …