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5 of the Best Study Apps for College Students

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Technology is a wonderful thing. And when it comes to studying, you can never have too much help. So I did a bit of research and found 5 of the best study apps for college students. These study apps are geared towards keeping you on schedule and on-task with organized study materials. The Best Study …
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Khan Academy Can Help You Get Your Degree For FREE!

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Khan Academy is a non-profit internet based company aiming to provide free online materials and resources to learners around the world. Started in 2005 by Salman Khan, the company is based around the idea that “you can learn anything”. Since its humble beginnings, when Khan was simply tutoring his cousins in math, the company has grown to …
The new PSAT is a bit different from the old one in terms of scoring.
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What in the World is Going on With the PSAT?

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Today is the day! High school juniors (and some sophomores) who took the PSAT in October have been anxiously awaiting their scores. After all, scores were already delayed from their normal delivery of the second week in December. With all of the changes coming to the SAT, his year, the College Board announced that scores …
You can use color to perform better in school
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How to Use Color to Perform Better in School

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are countless stimuli in our everyday lives that can affect us in subtle ways. Sights, tastes, smells, and sounds can all trigger emotional or psychological responses on a subconscious level. But what if there was a way to control some of those stimuli and use them to our advantage? Colors have been thoroughly researched …
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Finding the Perfect College: Reality or Myth?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Growing up you are told that there is one perfect college out there that will meet all of your needs. All you have to do find the perfect college. If you use a really great college search engine, plug in all of the things you are looking for, and then visit each school, one of …
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9 Simple Brain Hacks to Improve Your Memory

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
With thousands of pages to read for multiple classes, finding a way to remember everything can be tricky. We’ve taken a look at the science behind memory and put together a list of 9 super simple ways to improve your memory. 1. Exercise regularly, especially before an exam This may sound strange since there aren’t …
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How to Find The Right School For You

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Trying to find the right school for you can be incredibly overwhelming. There are hundreds to choose from and each one is doing their best to make you choose them. It may seem like it would be easier to just have someone tell you where to go and what to do. But, the result would …
Photograph of a flower, representing a "late bloomer" teen who needs help with their college search. What happens if your children don't want to go to college?
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What to Do if Your Student Doesn’t Want to Go to College Yet

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Bamboo grows quickly, but its flowers can take quite some time to bloom, much like many teenagers. Their bodies may grow bigger. Their feet have quickly grown through kid’s shoes and well into the adult sizes. But this does not mean their brains have matured for such adult tasks as being academically, socially, or emotionally …
This installment of #CollegeAnswered tackles a number of questions from our community.
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#CollegeAnswered Q&A – November 13, 2015

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 19, 2023
This installment of #CollegeAnswered tackles a number of questions from our community. We have topics related to international students, as well as navigating the FAFSA after a divorce, and a question about the culture of college “fit”. Students and parents submitted all these questions either via CollegeRaptor.com, Facebook, Twitter, or email. If you have a …
There are some must-ask questions to ask on a college visit.
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7 Must-Ask Questions for Every College Visit

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Campus tours are sometimes referred to as “the golden mile” and tour guides have been called a campus’ most important employee. Both the tour guide and the campus tour are tools for the college to reel you in, educate you about the school, and entice you to apply and perhaps enroll. The college visit is, …