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50 Motivational Quotes for College Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 17, 2026
Whether you are flying high after acing a test, or maybe down in the dumps after a rough study session, it’s always a good time for some inspiration. For whatever mood you are in, we’ve got some of our favorite motivational quotes for college students! 50 Motivational Quotes for College Students For When You’re Feeling …
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4 Interesting Educational Trends

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 5, 2023
Education trends are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the time. We’ve seen marked shifts in education trends over the past twenty to thirty years. As we enter 2023, it’s interesting to take a look at current trends in education and how they came about.  4 Current Education Trends   1. Focus On Soft Skills  …
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14 college goals every student needs to succeed

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 23, 2026
Key Takeaways Setting clear college goals can help you stay focused and motivated. SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. Mixing short-term and long-term goals can set you up for academic and career success. Getting accepted into college is a huge achievement—but it’s just the beginning. Once you’re on campus, having clear goals …
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What is the Difference Between Fall and Spring Semester?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 4, 2025
Key takeaways Fall and spring semesters have different start and end dates. Fall is usually August or September through December and spring is January through May. Some classes are only available in the spring or fall. Fall semester often has more new students. Campus activities usually change with the season. Planning ahead is important to …
Transferring colleges can be stressful. Here are some myths that we can disprove
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5 Reasons Students Transfer Colleges?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on December 28, 2022
While many college students start and graduate from the same college or university, this isn’t the case for all! Some students have reasons to transfer colleges at certain points in their education. Some factors, like, they may find the college isn’t for them, their finances or changed, or transferring was always a part of their …
There are a few ways to save money on college textbooks
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10 Places Where to Sell Used Textbooks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
You did it! You have finally made it to the end of the semester and it’s time to purge all your unwanted things from your courses. After spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks for this semester, don’t just throw away that money! Did you know you could sell your used textbooks to make some of …
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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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