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Schools with Great Incentives for Out-of-State Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most states have incentives for college students to attract them from that state. Whether it’s scholarship or grant opportunities or dual-credit class programs, they are trying to get your attention. While some students prefer to stay close to home, there are those of us who want to go elsewhere, whether it’s because an out-of-state school …
One of MIT's Halloween traditions is the pumpkin drop.
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5 Spooky Halloween Traditions on College Campuses

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The fun of Halloween isn’t just for little kids who go trick-or-treating. College students love to display their love of the spooky holiday by dressing in costume, maybe carving some pumpkins, binging on candy, and participating in some pretty fascinating traditions. Here are 5 Halloween traditions on campuses around the country! Pennsylvania State University: Pumpkin …
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Colleges with High 4-Year Graduation Rates

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
For those of you looking for colleges with impressive four-year graduation rates, here is a good place to start! We’ve talked about the importance of graduating in four years (or less) in other posts here on College Raptor. Here are nine colleges with the top rates for getting undergraduate students out into the world in …
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Where the 2016 Presidential Candidates Went to College

By Laura DavisonLast updated on April 1, 2024
Talk of the 2016 election is everywhere. There is a myriad of subjects and issues on the table that has everyone talking, but here at College Raptor, we have a special interest in education—particularly, higher education. We already have a post about the Republican and Democratic nominees’ stances on different topics relating to education, so …
Here are some educational podcasts that you should listen to
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10 Educational Podcasts Every Student Should Listen To

By Brenda SavoieLast updated on December 22, 2022
The educational podcasts listed below are ideal for students. It doesn’t even matter if the subject being covered is the subject you are taking in college because each show has its own level of entertainment value. Each is interesting in its own way. What is more impressive is the fact that many of these shows …
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5 College Campuses That Turn into Beautiful Winter Wonderlands!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students prefer sunnier weather on the beach, some can’t wait for the first snowfall and the coming winter! This list is for the latter. Many campuses are transformed into beautiful colleges winter wonderlands when blanketed in snow—looking like picturesque snow-globes. University Massachusetts—Amherst With 5 total campuses, any one of the UMass locations could be …
College in TV shows and movies are a bit different from college in real life. Here are some college facts and myths based on Hollywood's interpretation of college.
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4 Myths: College As Seen on TV (and Movies!)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are countless college scenes in our favorite movies and TV shows. Often the first image conjured up when associating movies and college is a big party with lots of red Solo cups and silly bets or dares. Or maybe some freshman or new frat member hazing ritual. But there is a world of difference …
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Ways to be Thrifty in College

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
Saving money in college can be challenging, especially if you have a shopping habit or expensive taste. However, I can tell you that college is not the time for fancy living. It may be tempting to buy cute, trendy furniture and keep your closet stocked at all times with the latest fashions, but if you …

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