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Understanding Dual Enrollment and the Benefits for Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 14, 2025

Dual enrollment means that a student is taking college courses and earning college-level credits while still in high school. These programs allow students to get a head start on higher education, focus on academic rigor, and potentially save thousands in the long run. Here’s a look at dual enrollment, eligibility requirements, course options, and more …

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100 Informative Speech Topics

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 4, 2025

Key Takeaways Informative speeches are intended to educate or inform an audience on a topic without the use of opinions or debates. When choosing an informative speech topic, you should consider your audience, your personal interest in the topic, how long it should be, and if you have enough facts to help you write your …

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12 Good Qualities To Look for in a College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 27, 2025

Key Takeaway While many students choose schools based on major, location, and cost—there are other good qualities in a college to look for. When researching schools, consider these qualities: majors, location, cost (including financial aid), support services, campus life, housing and dining, college size, class size, class offerings and resources, safety, admission difficulty, and graduation …

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Navigating the Unknown: The Challenges of College Transitions

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 27, 2025

College should be the beginning of an exciting new chapter! But for many the transition can be “too much.” Research shows that 30% of college students drop out after their first year due to academic struggles, financial concerns, or difficulty adjusting to college life. But with a few tools in your belt, you can make …

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10 Schools with Some of the Best Pre-Med Programs

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 24, 2025

Do you dream of becoming a doctor? After you graduate high school, it’s a process that can take an additional 11 years of education, starting with four years in college to earn your bachelor’s degree. Attending one of the schools with the best pre-med programs, including Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), the …

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8 Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress and Anxiety in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 18, 2025

College can be stressful—especially with academic pressure, financial concerns, and societal pressures looming over you at times. Having healthy ways to cope in college can help get you back on track and feel like yourself again when stress and anxiety want to creep in. Use these eight strategies the next time it all feels like …

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Debating the Art of Persuasion: How To Write an Argumentative Essay (With Example)

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 24, 2025

Key Takeaways A strong argumentative essay uses credible evidence, logical reasoning, and counterarguments to create a well-rounded paper. Before you start writing your argumentative essay, you’ll need to do thorough research and create an outline that details how you’ll support your main topic. To help you prepare for writing your next essay, read the example …

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Exploring Vocational Schools Near Me

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 24, 2025

Vocational schools train students for career-ready jobs in fields like nursing, culinary arts, IT, cosmetology, automotive technology, electrical work, plumbing, and construction. To find vocational schools that are right for you, you should research thoroughly online, check their accreditation, consider job placement rates, read reviews, and visit in person if possible. Vocational schools typically cost …

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AI Applications in Education: A Real Life Student Use Case

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 23, 2025

Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, students everywhere have been using AI in and out of the classroom for help studying, assistance with homework assignments, as a proofreading tool, and so on. While AI has proven to be an invaluable asset to students everywhere – able to simplify tasks and generate ideas and responses …

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The Colleges With the Most 2024 Olympians and Medals

By College Raptor StaffPublished on December 19, 2024

Believe it or not, Olympians are just like the rest of us—minus the stacks of medals and world-class accolades. And yes, many of them go to college! You might be wondering how they manage to juggle intense training schedules, academic demands, social lives, and the occasional need for sleep. Our best answer? They’re Olympians for …