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5 Mistakes Students Make During College Visits (and How to Avoid Them!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College visits are a great way to get a first-hand feel for what different colleges are like. College brochures present only one side of the picture and usually, it’s restricted to the good side. While they are a great way to start, it is important to get the whole picture before you decide on the …

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How to Start off Second Semester Right

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

How did your first semester go? We hope it went well! No matter the results though, it’s important to start your second semester off on the right foot. These are a few great tips for any semester though, so make sure to remember them for later years or even if you starting college this fall! …

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What Will I Experience on a College Tour?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 17, 2024

Visiting a college before you agree to attend is a great way to determine if the school is for you. It’s a chance for students to make the college “real” in their minds and see if they can envision themselves there for the next four years. Many schools offer in-person college tours (or online versions) …

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Brandname Isn’t Always Best: Colleges That Change Lives

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you’re searching for your college, it’s always recommended to do some research into which school is a good fit for you. This includes taking a close look at their majors and minors, investigating their employment rate after graduation, and checking their tuition, but it can also involve taking a trip to the university to make …

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7 Tips on How to Be an Exemplary Student in 2017

By SaraLast updated on December 22, 2022

The beginning of the school year is getting closer, for both high school and college students. Many students start the new year with the goal of becoming an exemplary student. But how do you even start that process? In this article, we list 7 tips to help you become an exemplary student! Don’t look for …

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Did You Know There are Exceptions to Paying Out-of-State Tuition for College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

For the most part, schools have a separate tuition for in-state and out-of-state students, with out-of-state sometimes costing as much as three times the in-state rate. Most states require you to have called the area home for at least a year to be consider a resident, but there are exceptions to this rule. Here are …

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Ten Colleges With Amazing Sports on the Water

By Jessica ThiefelsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Water has a way of luring us in, whether we’re going on a beach vacation or taking relaxing laps in the gym pool. If you want to spend your four college years near the water, and all that it has to offer—from fishing to rowing—taking a closer look at these 10 universities and colleges, each …

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10 College-Themed New Year Resolutions for High School Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025

A new year marks a new beginning. It’s commonly a time of resolution-making for people across the world, and high school students are no exception. With college aspirations in mind, high schoolers too can benefit from a few important New Year resolutions that will support their goals of getting scholarships, being accepted to their dream …

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5 Colleges for Fitness-Focused Students

By Jessica ThiefelsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Before heading off to their first semester, college students are often bombarded with the warning, “Look out for the freshman fifteen!” While those dreaded extra pounds from subsisting on energy drinks and pizza tend to slip away as you get used to college life, some students, including yourself, may want to avoid it altogether. Luckily, the …

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Best Colleges for Students Who Love Robotics

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to pursuing your hobbies at college, there is no end to what is available. There are schools out there with programs and student organizations for everything you can imagine. If you love robotics in high school, or you’re looking to get into it for fun after high school, you should check out …