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student life

50 fun hobbies for students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 1, 2025
Key takeaways School is important, but carving out time for a hobby can be great for lowering stress, boosting your mood, and giving your brain a break. Starting a hobby offers plenty of benefits, including lowered stress, increased sense of achievement, enhanced creativity, improved mood, and it can even lead to new career paths. There’s …
questions & answers

How to Write a Great Lab Report

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 1, 2023
Lab reports are usually at lesser half of your grade in your lab class. A typical lab report will show your total understanding of the labs you are performing and is essential to becoming a good scientist. Whether you’re on track to become a scientist, or are simply taking a science class and lab for …
financial aid

A Quick Guide to Recertifying Income-Based Repayments

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
All federal student loan borrowers have access to income-based repayment plans. These plans can help lower your monthly repayments if you can’t afford the current repayment amount. To stay on the plan, it’s important to renew your plan every year. This is known as recertifying your income-based repayment.  Why You Need To Recertify Income-Driven Repayments …
student life

7 Tips for Students Working in Groups

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 24, 2023
Working in groups throughout college is inevitable. Collaborative work is an essential part of your college career but it isn’t always the best experience. To ensure that your group succeeds, follow these tips on how to handle working in groups. They just might save your grade and friendships with these people! Tips for Successful Group …
college admissions, questions & answers

20 Awesome Podcasts for High School and College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 24, 2025
More than ever, podcasts are the go-to source for advice. Here are twenty of our top podcast picks for high school and college students. From self-help to academic wisdom, these podcasts are engaging, insightful, and genuinely impactful for listeners. Plus, they’re easy to fit into your day, whether you’re studying, driving, working out, or just …
student life

Taking Care of Your Mental Health in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 22, 2023
As we’re breaking the stigma about mental health, it’s great that we can finally openly talk about it! Managing mental health while navigating college life can be difficult for students, no matter their personal circumstances. According to the American College Health Association, about 75% of college students reported psychological distress ranging from moderate to severe. …
college applications

300 Word Essay Examples

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 7, 2025
Key Takeaway Your college admission essay is your opportunity to showcase who you are and what makes you a good fit for the school. While some schools will have their own prompts, many will ask you to write an essay from one of the seven Common App prompts. Below, you will find three essay examples …
college news & trends

6 Use Cases for Chatbots in Education

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 20, 2023
Chatbots have long been used by eCommerce websites as part of their customer service. These AI programs answer customer queries and engage target audiences, helping businesses garner a larger and more loyal customer base. In recent years, there has been greater use of chatbots in education too.   What Is A Chatbot? How Does It Work?  …

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