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How to Use Social Media in Your College Search

By Gwyneth FindlayLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s college application season. You’re bogged down by college entrance tests, essays, interviews, application forms—on top of your regular high school coursework. With all of these responsibilities, you might let other aspects of the college search fall through the cracks—like effectively using social media. Use social media to keep track of deadlines, learn about your …

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Where 6 Famous Olympians Went to College!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

With the 2016 Olympics going on, you might have been hearing that some of the younger competitors are still in school. Lily King, for example, currently swims for Indiana University. Many famous Olympians have gone through–and graduated from– collegiate sport programs. Here is a list of five American athletes that have competed after graduating college. …

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Tips to Stay Healthy in College

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most college students are young and relatively healthy. However, the all you can eat cafeterias and large pizza specials can ruin even the fittest body. Take advantage of the easy things you can do to stay healthy in college! Let’s start with the obvious. Go to the gym One of the most important ways to …

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Pros and Cons of Having a Job In College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are a multitude of reasons students will take up a job in college–paying for tuition, want additional income, are eager for work experience, want to build up their resumes, etc. To many, finding a college job seems like a no brainer since tuition is expensive. Others might worry about the quality of their grades …

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700+ Colleges with No Application Fee

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 16, 2024

The costs associated with college start even before you go with standardized test fees, college visits and application fees. College application fees vary by school. The average range students can expect to pay in application fees is around $20-$85 per application. Depending on which colleges you are applying to (and you should be applying to …

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The Pros and Cons of Having a Car on Campus

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are many ways to get around on campus–taking the bus, walking, biking, even mooching a ride from a friend–but sometimes you wish you could just have your own car on campus with you. Most of the time freshmen aren’t allowed to bring cars to college with them, so when sophomore year rolls around many …

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From Ivy to innovation: exploring the oldest and newest colleges and universities in America

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 4, 2025

Key takeaways Higher education in the U.S. has evolved from small colonial colleges to large, innovative universities. The oldest colleges and universities are: Harvard, William & Mary, St. John’s, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton. The newest colleges and universities are: the University of Austin, Oak Valley College, Florida Polytechnic University, Minerva University, Georgia …

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How Do You Create a Study Schedule?

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Depending on your high school rigor and schedule, you may be a bit culture-shocked when it comes to college studying. College classes are naturally more difficult than high school. That shouldn’t scare you, it should make sense. As each year progresses, you have more knowledge and are ready for more challenging courses. You spent many …

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College red flags you shouldn’t ignore

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 26, 2026

Key takeaways: College red flags include no accreditation, low retention and graduation rates, and unhappy students.  Knowing a school isn’t right for you can also come down to personal preferences – you should be able to see yourself at the school.  To find the right college for you, compare your options, research majors, and visit campuses.  When you search …

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11 Things to do Between Classes

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

As a college student, you have a lot of freedom over your schedule. You have a long list of classes that you can add to make a customized schedule. Perfect, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out how you want it. It would be really nice to have a block of classes each day starting …