careers & internships

The Benefits of Working at Summer Camp

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 6, 2025

Key Takeaways If you’re looking for a unique summer job, consider working at a summer camp. You’ll make a difference in the lives of campers, be a valuable mentor, build a great resume, have a unique work experience, and make lifelong memories. There’s a role for everyone! Whether you want to be a camp counselor, …

careers & internships, questions & answers

How Do Most Employers Recruit College Graduates?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 4, 2025

Key Takeaways Today, many employers are recruiting college graduates because of their fresh ideas, tech-savvy minds, and willingness to grow. Understanding how employers recruit talent—whether through career fairs, online job boards, campus recruiting, internships, or social media—will help you know how and where to show up. It’s not always enough just to search—many employers are …

questions & answers

Game On: Making Learning Stick With These 7 Classroom Games

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 16, 2025

Key Takeaways Implementing classroom games in a high school setting is a refreshing way to improve classroom learning, increase motivation, and get students collaborating. Depending on the needs of your students and the content you are teaching, opt for the type of game that works best: academic, digital, physical, or creative. Below we’ve listed seven …

careers & internships

Breaking Up With Your Job: A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Quit a Job

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 29, 2025

Key Takeaways If your workplace is toxic, you dread every shift, or you feel undervalued or underpaid, these could be signs that it is time to quit your job. If you don’t have another job lined up, ensure that you are financially stable for a certain period of time, you’re updating your resume, and you …

student life, tips tools & advice

50 Persuasive Essay Topics

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 29, 2025

Key Takeaways A persuasive essay aims to convince your reader to agree with your viewpoint or take a specific action. Below, we’ve put together a list of 50 persuasive topics, categorized by: social media, education, economics, ethics, sports, current issues, government, health, and technology. The best persuasive essay topics are ones that interest you, have …

majors & industries

20 Best Colleges For Psychology

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 23, 2025

Choosing the right college for psychology can shape your entire academic and career journey. The United States is home to many highly ranked psychology programs that offer top-tier faculty, hands-on research opportunities, and vibrant campus communities. When exploring the best colleges for psychology, it’s important that you keep your academic and career goals top of …

student life

The Best Summer Vacation Destinations

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 20, 2025

Key Takeaways The best summer vacation destinations should fit your travel style, budget, and interests. Whether you want to relax on a beach or hit the open road, planning ahead is key to saving money. You can find a great destination at a great price and enjoy a memorable, stress-free getaway. Summer is a great …

ACT & SAT

What are the “Easiest” AP Classes?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 20, 2025

Key Takeaways Taking AP classes is great for boosting your GPA, allows you to earn college credit, and helps you stand out on college applications. Based on the 2024 score distributions, these are the ten AP classes that the majority of students scored a 3 or higher on: AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Research, …

ACT & SAT

ACT Test Dates in 2026-2027

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 28, 2026

Key Takeaways If you’re thinking about taking the ACT in 2026, you’ll want to make sure you sign up for one of the test dates (June, July, September, October, or December). You can register for the ACT and see your scores by signing up for a MyACT account. Planning ahead for the ACT means you …