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10 Interesting Celebrity SAT Scores

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test that high school students must take before applying to colleges. It’s hosted by the College Board and thousands of students take it each year before attending a community college or university. Have you ever wondered about famous people’s SAT scores? In a way, they’re just like …
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Hidden Gems Colleges: An Interview with Bill Staib

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 29, 2024
Every year, College Raptor releases a list of “Hidden Gems” College Rankings (in addition to the “Best Colleges” Rankings. We had some time to chat with College Raptor’s President and CEO William Staib about: Why College Raptor is important to him personally What “Hidden Gems” Colleges are How College Raptor users can use these lists …
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Have a Bad Professor? Tips to Get You Through the Semester

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
Throughout college, you won’t always have the best professors each semester and in every class. If you’re stuck with a bad professor, or specifically a mean professor, it can cause a lot of stress. What qualifies someone as a bad professor though? Well, it can be different for each student and each professor. Their teaching …
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How to Catch up on School Work: Easy Steps to Catch You up!

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
All college students have been there. It’s most likely close to midterms and you feel like you’re drowning in homework, assignments, projects, and papers. Whether it’s your freshman or senior year, this happens to everyone. Catching up on your schoolwork can feel impossible, but we assure you it’s not! The first step is to recognize …
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Black Friday deals for Students (And Cyber Monday!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026
As the holidays are approaching, one of our favorite yearly events is happening – Black Friday Sales and Cyber Monday! If you’re new to Black Friday or Cyber Monday, on Thanksgiving weekend stores have great sales, so you can shop for your holiday gifts and home essentials at lower prices. For college students, Black Friday …
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Technology Trends in Higher Education

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
The advancement of technology in the higher education landscape has paved the way for student-centered learning. The latest technology is only getting better! The difference in quality of education we receive now versus 25 years ago is mind-boggling, so let’s give special thanks to technology. Even looking back at the past 10 years, we’ll see …
A Carnegie Classification is mainly used for educational and research purposes in order to identify groups of comparable institutions.
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Carnegie Classifications: What Do They Mean?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 22, 2024
‘Carnegie Classification’ is the shortened version of ‘Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education’. The classification, for educational and research purposes, identifies groups of comparable institutions. Here’s the rundown on everything you need to know about Carnegie Classifications, how colleges and universities use them, and what they mean for you. History of the Carnegie Classification …
One of MIT's Halloween traditions is the pumpkin drop.
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15 Fun Halloween Costumes for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026
It’s officially spooky season, so it’s time to start thinking about your Halloween costume. As a college student, Halloween is one of the biggest events of the year (cue the infamous Mean Girls quote). As we get closer to the holiday, your local costume stores may be running out of supplies so deciding on your …

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