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7 Tips for Students Working in Groups

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 24, 2023
Working in groups throughout college is inevitable. Collaborative work is an essential part of your college career but it isn’t always the best experience. To ensure that your group succeeds, follow these tips on how to handle working in groups. They just might save your grade and friendships with these people! Tips for Successful Group …
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Taking Care of Your Mental Health in College

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 22, 2023
As we’re breaking the stigma about mental health, it’s great that we can finally openly talk about it! Managing mental health while navigating college life can be difficult for students, no matter their personal circumstances. According to the American College Health Association, about 75% of college students reported psychological distress ranging from moderate to severe. …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
The Secrets of Top Students schoolwork book (2)
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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 …
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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