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How to Set and Meet Realistic Educational Goals

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 26, 2023
If you look at all successful college students, you’ll see one thing in common. They have educational SMART goals! Setting realistic goals while you’re in college will help you stay on track and help you reach career goals after you graduate! Here are some realistic and effective goals for students to improve their academic skills …
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30 Motivational Quotes for College Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 11, 2023
Are you feeling down while you’re in college? Don’t worry, you’re not alone and we have all been there. Whether you’ve failed a class, didn’t do well on your test, or just missed home, it can be difficult to have extra motivation throughout the semester. Here are some of our favorite motivational and inspiring quotes …
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What is the Difference Between Fall and Spring Semester?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 28, 2022
When looking at a college calendar, you likely will notice that they have Fall Semester and Spring Semester start and end dates. But what are the differences between these two periods of time, and how does it affect your college education? We’ll run through the differences between the fall and spring semesters so you can …
There are a few ways to save money on college textbooks
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10 Places Where to Sell Used Textbooks

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
You did it! You have finally made it to the end of the semester and it’s time to purge all your unwanted things from your courses. After spending hundreds of dollars on textbooks for this semester, don’t just throw away that money! Did you know you could sell your used textbooks to make some of …
Colleges for nontraditional students.
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Great Colleges for Nontraditional Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Are you planning on going back to college well after you graduated high school? It’s never too late! There are plenty of amazing colleges for nontraditional students out there. We cover some things you need to know about going to college as an older student and a few of the best colleges for nontraditional students …
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College Trends: More Bachelor’s Degrees in Community Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
Can you get a bachelor’s degree at a community college? That’s a question that all students have when anyone suggests looking into community college. The question is not surprising. Up until a few years ago, community colleges didn’t offer bachelor’s degrees. The good news is that’s changed over the past few years. Today, there’s a …
Thanks to technology, students can opt for distance learning.
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College Trends: Distance Learning

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
Distance learning was already increasing in popularity before the pandemic. After the pandemic, it has become one of the fastest-growing college trends. There are several reasons for this huge surge in popularity of distance learning. But first, it helps to understand exactly what is distance learning. What Is Distance Learning? Distance learning refers to the …