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What to Know About Staying at College During Summer

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 10, 2022
As the spring semester wraps up, you may be thinking about what your summer is going to look like if you’re staying on campus. College students stay at college during summer for various reasons, whether that be taking summer classes, doing an internship on campus, or not wanting to go home for the entire summer …
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Ways to Show Teacher Appreciation

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 3, 2022
As the school year ends, are you letting your teachers know you appreciate them? You should continue being considerate in class, say thank you, and consider a gift. Check out how to use these ideas to show your teacher you appreciate what they do: Always Be Considerate This one can be a bit obvious, but …
Going on campus tours is an integral part of the college search process.
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How to Tour Colleges That Are Far Away

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 20, 2022
Some students don’t want to go to college near their hometown or even in their state – so how do they tour colleges that are far away? Students in this position can take an online tour, but if their doing an in-person tour, planning is necessary. Here are some tips to make the best decisions …
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How to Get to Know Your Professors

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 20, 2022
Are you planning on going to a college that has very large lectures for a majority of their classes? Students are often told, “Get to know your professors!” while at school. It can open a lot of doors when done right – but how can you possibly get to know them if you have over …
What's the role of social media in college applications?
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How to Use Social Media Wisely for Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 29, 2022
Did you know that colleges often check your social media if you applied to their school? The things you post there could greatly impact your admissions chances, so it’s important to take steps to make your social media work for you rather than against you. Here’s a checklist of how to use social media wisely …
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5 Top Spring Break Locations

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 8, 2022
Where will you be traveling for your spring break? If you haven’t decided just yet, you might just want to consider some of these top spring break locations, which are regularly ranked in the top 5 best places to visit! Orlando, Florida Between the theme parks and short drives to the beaches, there’s no wonder …
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Best Purchases to Warm up Your Dorm

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 7, 2022
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  For much of the country, we’re not out of the cold weather just yet so you need things to warm up your dorm! If your dorm room has subpar heating, old leaky windows, or just tends …
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Where Did Presidents Go to College?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 24, 2022
Have you ever wondered what college has produced the most Presidents of the United States? Or how many went to graduate school? What they studied? What Presidents have never gone to college? Take a look at just some of the education past Presidents have received below! What College Has Produced the Most Presidents? Harvard University …
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Pets in College: A Benefit or a Distraction?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 22, 2022
Did you know that some colleges allow you to have pets in your dorm room? This can definitely influence your decision in college, but will having your pet with you benefit your college experience or prove to be a distraction? We’ll cover just that in this article, but we do believe it is a case-by-case …