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If You Want To Play A Sport In College, Register With The NCAA

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

For a lot of students, playing a sport is more than just a leisure activity. They live and breathe their chosen sport and many consider making it a career. If you are serious about sports and wish to play in college, it is mandatory to first register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. What Is The …

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Good Habits to Start a New Semester for High Schoolers

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re a freshman or a senior in high school, there are always good habits you can take advantage of. You probably have a few good ones already (as well as bad)! However, as you head into a new semester, these are a few good habits you can add to your life and learn from. …

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10 Good Habits for College Students to Start (or Keep) in the New Year

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 10, 2024

A new year, a new semester. As college students start coming back from a relaxing winter break, it’s time to start preparing for the spring semester by practicing good habits. Many people make new year’s resolutions, so add a few college-themed goals to that list to start the year off right! Here are some good …

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4 Colleges with New Year’s Traditions

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s nothing quite like starting fresh at the beginning of the year. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays. Around the world, people count down to midnight on December 31st. While most students are home for the holidays, there are a number of colleges that have a New Year’s tradition of …

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6 More Colleges with Heartwarming Holiday Traditions

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many students travel home for the holiday season. But, colleges also often host heartwarming community events in honor of the many holidays celebrated in winter. From Christmas to Hanukkah and many beyond, here are a few colleges with some fun holiday traditions! Be sure to check out our first article highlighting some truly spectacular holiday …

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7 Bad Habits from High School That You Must Get Rid of In College

By Sienna WalkerLast updated on December 22, 2022

So you’ve aced your high school years, created a killer application and got a place at college. However, to make the most of it you need to get rid of some of the bad habits you may have developed during your high school years. They may not have been very serious back then, but in …

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14 Ways to Balance Your Busy Life Schedule in College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 17, 2025

Key Takeaway From academics and jobs to social events and extracurriculars, there is so much to balance in college that it can often feel overwhelming. However, if you want to achieve school-life balance, start by adopting one or all of these 14 strategies: Create a Calendar Learn To Manage Your Time Find an Outlet for …

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3 Important Things Freshmen Learn in Their First Semester of College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

There will undoubtedly be plenty of “lessons” for you to learn at college, even outside the classroom. Some come as you get older, but there are actually a few that you’ll even discover in your first semester of college. Here’s a head start on three of those. The laundry room may be a battleground It …

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10 Tips for College Freshmen

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 12, 2023

The transition from high school to college life is challenging for many new students. There is a lot of stress accumulated during the semester, and the strenuous class projects and assignments are not easy either. While some students do great at accommodating the new life, there are others who have a hard time getting used …

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4 Colleges with Cool Winter Traditions

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Since schools are in session during the majority of winter, many colleges have embraced the cold, snow, ice, and season’s spirit by celebrating and creating annual events. From heartwarming to bizarre, here are 4 colleges with really cool winter traditions. Dartmouth: Polar Bear Swim What helps with studying for classes? Well, according to the students …