Many students do not take the time to stop by to see their college advisor, even when they need advice on choosing coursework or they just need something as simple as homework help on an assignment. This is unfortunate. Your college academic advisor, much like your high school counselor, is available to help you find …
Tips, Tools, & Advice
Four More Must-Have Study Apps for Students
Using the right technology can help students save time and boost grades. Be sure to check out the first list of must-have apps. If you are a student, here are four must-have apps: ShuffleStudy ShuffleStudy is a note-taking app that turns notes into flash cards. It’s available for Mac, Windows, and IOS. How does ShuffleStudy …
Common College Packing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
As you get ready for your upcoming freshman year, the summer months are the time when you should be starting to decide just what you want to bring with you to college. However, packing is one of the areas where freshmen make the most mistakes. Here are some of the more common errors and how …
44 More Life Skills to Learn Before College
In a previous post we talked about life skills you should know before heading off to college, but there are plenty more that aren’t taught in schools or at home regularly anymore! If you don’t know how to do any of the tasks listed below, now is the time to ask or look it up. …
5 Things Every Student Should Do Before Their Freshman Year of College
The months leading up to your freshman year of college can be hectic and stressful. There are quite a few things you should be doing during this time though and it really shouldn’t be put off. Once you get them out of the way though, you can enjoy summer! Here are five things you should …
What NOT To Pack For College
As you’re making your list of what to bring to college this year, you’ll probably write down quite a few items that you end up not wanting to bring or you shouldn’t be taking to the dorm at all. Here are a few things you should definitely not be adding to the packing list: Prohibited …
Effective Stress Management Tools for High School and College Students
Stress is something all high school and college students are familiar with. You need to get to class on time, make sure you do your homework, and study for exams. Then, there’s the extra pressure of trying to fit in socially. Juggling all these things at the same time can quickly wear you down. To …
How Parents Can Help Their Student Prepare for Freshman Year of College This Summer
Is your high school graduate planning on going to college this fall? They probably have a lot on their plate getting ready for their first semester. There are plenty of ways you can help your kids prepare for college over the summer months. These are just a few things you can do: Be Supportive One …
How to Give Yourself a Digital Makeover Before College
We live in a very digital age. So much of our lives revolve around the internet, and we all should manicure what we put out there that’s attached to our names and identities. While prepping for college is the perfect time to give your digital self a mega makeover. Clean Up Your Social Media It’s …
Tips for First Generation College Students
First generation college students often face a more difficult transition when starting school than students whose parents, grandparents, and beyond have attended college. First generation students tend to deal with a unique set of barriers in addition to the common problems that many incoming freshmen face. It’s important that these difficulties don’t prevent first generation …
Copyright © 2012-2018 College Raptor®. All Rights Reserved by College Raptor, Inc.
College Raptor, InsightFA, FinanceFirst, and the dinosaur logo are registered trademarks of College Raptor, Inc.