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Is starting college in the spring right for you?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 20, 2026
Key takeaways Starting college in the spring often means smaller classes and more one-on-one help from professors. Some colleges do not offer spring admission, so it’s important to check each school’s rules early. Community colleges make it easy to start college in the spring and transfer later if needed. Spring students may have fewer class, …
Here are our college orientation tips.
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5 Things All Students Must Do At Their College Orientation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Attending college orientation can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time, but plenty of students will be in your shoes. You’re all in this together. There are plenty of things to do during this event. Here are 5 things all students should do at their college orientation: Participate There are going to be a …
Your college academic advisor is there to help you
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How Your College Academic Advisor Can Help You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 4, 2025
Key takeaways: College academic advisors help students navigate course options and graduation requirements. They can also assist with declaring majors, substituting classes, and understanding academic policies and resources. Students should meet with their advisors at least once a year to discuss grades, career goals, and more. College academic advisors directly help students make the most …
Talk to your freshman roommate before college starts.
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Freshman roommate go-to guide: benefits, how to find one, and must-have conversations

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 8, 2026
Key takeaways Having a roommate in college can offer companionship, meaningful connections, shared experiences, and opportunities for personal growth. When choosing a roommate, you may live with someone you already know, be randomly assigned, or use matching platforms like Facebook, RoomSurf, RoomSync, or StarRez. To set yourself up for a successful year together, take time …
University of Chicago
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The University of Chicago Becomes Test Optional

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’ve been following the recent news, you may have heard that the University of Chicago is making the SAT and ACT optional. They will not be required to be submitted along with your application. Here’s what that means for you: Not the First The University of Chicago is not the first college or university …
getting an mba
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How To Decide If An MBA Is Right For You

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
Getting an MBA may sound impressive—and is—but it is important to realize that it is not the right path for everyone. Whether you should enroll in business school or not depends on a variety of factors. Asking yourself these few questions will give you better clarity on your career goals and help you make an …
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How To Discover A College Based On Your Intended Major

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Discovering colleges based on your intended college major may sound easy—you just do a search online and you will get a list of hundreds of colleges that match your search term within seconds. Right? Searching for Colleges But things can get complicated from there. How do you narrow down that list? Should you do it …

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