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Here are our tips and tricks for your freshman move-in day
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Freshman Move-In Day Tips, Tricks, and Advice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The week before and during freshman move-in day can be chaotic, overwhelming, and exciting all at once. The thought of living in a new environment, making new friends, having to familiarize yourself with new rules and schedules—all of this can be exciting. But it can be stressful as well. Not knowing what’s in store can …
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Dorm Decor Essentials For Your Style

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026
If you haven’t started your back-to-school or back-to-dorm shopping, now is the time to get a jump on it! When planning out your first college dorm room (or your fourth), it’s important that you make it a reflection of yourself and your unique style and vision. Yes, it may be a small room but it’s …
Improve your writing skills with these tips.
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How to Strengthen Your Writing Skills for College

By Tom JagerLast updated on December 22, 2022
There is no doubt that writing skills are critical for students. A well-written essay is a perfect chance to shine and demonstrate the ability to craft effective arguments on complex topics. In some cases, writing skills are the asset that gives you a chance to get accepted into college. If you’re facing some difficulties with …
We have some words of wisdom for parents who has a kid going to college.
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Words of Wisdom for Parents of College Bound Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If your child is heading off to college, especially if it’s your oldest, you know it’s a life-changing experience and can be nerve-wracking. You’ll have advice for your children, of course, but here are some words of wisdom for you as well as they head away from home. Keep in Touch But Don’t Helicopter You’ll …
A summer job could be a great way to spend your summer, but here are some do's and don'ts about summer jobs
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Do’s And Don’ts: Summer Jobs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Taking up a great summer job has become a rite of passage for high schools students. Most students take up summer jobs in order to make some money so they can reduce the loan amount that they need to take. Others do it to gain some work experience that they can put on their resume …
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Best Pieces of Advice for Incoming College Freshmen

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re heading to college this fall as a freshman, there is no doubt that you’ve received dozens of pieces of advice from everyone! This includes your parents, older siblings, teachers, co-workers, and neighbors. A lot of it will be good tidbits. Just in case you haven’t heard though, here are some college tips for …

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