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tips tools & advice

How To Make a Move Less Stressful: 9 Tips for a Smooth Move

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 10, 2025
Key Takeaways Planning ahead and creating a moving timeline reduces last-minute stress. Decluttering and organizing your belongings can make packing and unpacking easier. Hiring professional movers or enlisting help from friends and family can save time and energy. Keeping essential items accessible can ensure a smoother transition. Practicing self-care and managing emotions helps make the …

College Raptor Reveals Eleventh Annual Hidden Gem Colleges for 2026

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 8, 2025
Now Live in the Citizens Student Hub, a New Digital Resource for Students and Families PROVIDENCE, R.I. – October 8, 2025 – With college costs rising and families more focused than ever on real value, students are rethinking what makes a school the “right fit.” Today, College Raptor, Citizens’ college planning platform, released its 11th …
student life, tips tools & advice

Easy Recipes for College Students That Are Quick, Cheap, and Delicious

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 7, 2025
Key Takeaways Easy recipes help college students save time, eat healthy, and stick to a budget. Planning meals and shopping wisely can prevent last-minute stress and overspending. Cooking in bulk and freezing meals makes eating well easier and more convenient. Being a college student is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Between classes, homework, …
student life

Student Support Services 101: Everything You Need To Know

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 7, 2025
Key Takeaways Student support services can help students succeed academically, personally, and professionally. Services include tutoring, counseling, career planning, financial assistance, and mentorship programs. Technology has made accessing student support services easier. Virtual tutoring and online counseling are available in many schools. You can research the services available to find the right ones that may …
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careers & internships

The Ultimate Guide to Computer Science Internships

By College Raptor StaffPublished on October 7, 2025
Key Takeaways Computer science internships can help students gain real-world experience and explore career paths. There are many types of computer science internships, from software development to cybersecurity, to match your interests. Technical skills, computer classes, and soft skills all matter when applying. Virtual internships and personal projects are also great alternatives to consider. Internships …

This Scholarship Winner Calls College Raptor Her Treasure

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 2, 2025
College Raptor Scholarship winner Kaylee refers to College Raptor as a treasure. “There’s just so much more here,” she says. When Kaylee first started the college search process, she wasn’t thinking about cost at all. She initially imagined attending an Ivy League school, with academics as her main focus. But as she progressed in high …
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student life

Highest Paid College Athletes

By College Raptor StaffPublished on September 29, 2025
Key Takeaways College athletes make billions for schools and the NCAA. But they haven’t been paid directly until recently. New rules allow athletes to earn money from endorsements, appearances, and their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The debate continues over fairness, smaller schools, and how to pay athletes safely. Top athletes are now becoming the …

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