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100 Life Skills to Master Before College (or Anytime!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 18, 2025
Key Takeaways You’re going to learn so much in college—and not just academically. From doing laundry and making meals to managing your time and basic finances, this is the first time you’ll be navigating real-world independence. We’ve rounded up 100 important life skills to know before college, categorizing them into home care, life management, personal …
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Cut College Costs: Graduate On Time

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
You will most likely be borrowing money every year that you are in college to fund your tuition and other college costs. By the time you graduate after 4 years, the total amount you’ve borrowed would have added up considerably. Delaying your graduation even by one semester will add a few thousand dollars more to …
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How I Chose My College: “An International Perspective”

By Thu PhamLast updated on December 22, 2022
I grew up in Vietnam. For 20 years of my life, I had never been to the United States before I came to Luther College in 2016. It is still a fascinating journey for me from the beginning of college search to the present as I just finished my sophomore year. As an international student, …
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FAQs About College Orientation

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
College orientation is essentially your introduction to college life. At your college orientation you will get to meet other students, familiarize yourself with the campus, and ease the transition from the high school to college. What happens at college orientation? Every college may structure orientation differently but essentially the day is organized in a way …
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How I Chose My College: “A Deciding Moment”

By Alexander DavisLast updated on December 22, 2022
After visiting several colleges, it became clear that large classes and schools were not meant for me. While my friends compared population and campus size, I found myself increasingly discouraged by the large schools I was applying to. Then came the decisive moment. Key Interests Sitting in on classes at these larger schools was a …
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How I Chose My College: “Home Away From Home”

By Paulina AndreLast updated on December 22, 2022
My name is Paulina Andre, and I’m currently a student at the University of Iowa studying Informatics (HCI cognate). I applied to about two dozen schools, ranging from smaller liberal arts programs to larger-than-life state schools. Hometown Charm When I started applying for schools, my mother told me that while, yes, college is about earning …

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