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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 …

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An Underused Resource in the College Search Process: Alumni

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the most valuable aspects of college is sharing an experience that can form bonds. For the rest of your life, if you see someone wearing your school’s logo, you will feel a link to that person. Later in life, these relationships with fellow students can assist you in your job search. But, you …

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Hey Students! Here’s How to use Google Scholar for Your Research Projects

By SaraLast updated on December 22, 2022

Learn to use Google Scholar to find documents, books, theses, manuals and other academic texts of educational or research interest Google Scholar is a search engine that specializes in finding articles, theses, abstracts, books, manuals, scientific studies, publishers, professional societies or news. It’s useful for students, teachers, and researchers. You can find everything from complete …

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Best Ways to Study if You’re an Independent Learner

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some people study better in a group, others prefer to learn on their own. These latter students are known as independent learners, sometimes called solitary or intrapersonal learners. An independent learner can focus in on a task when left to their own devices. Often, independent learners are adept at analysis and can develop interesting ideas …

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College Visit: Winter Break Edition

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you read the words “college visit” what do you picture? Do you see a busy campus filled with students hurrying to classes, a couple of tour groups, and the leaves beginning to change colors? Or do you see yourself strolling around a quieter campus in a t-shirt and shorts during summer? Well, what about …

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3 Things to Do the Night Before an Exam

By Tony CaprioLast updated on December 22, 2022

Here is a fact: staying up all night is unhealthy and unpleasant. However, this situation is very common during the college years where everyone has to face it once in a while. Thus, you should be prepared for it to make it much more productive and pleasant. Here are 3 things that you need to …