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What Parents Should Do Once Their Student Leaves For College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Saying goodbye to your college-going child can be hard. The feeling of loss can be overpowering, blurring out the feeling of excitement and happiness for what lies ahead for your student. While each parent deals with their roller coaster of emotions differently, there are a few things you can do to help ease the intensity …

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Supplies Freshman Students Should Get Before Classes Start

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024

Towards the end of summer, it is time to start making your college supply list, which includes things that you need to take with you to college. Do you have your list ready yet? Don’t wait for the last minute to start working on that list and buying the things you need. Those last few …

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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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4 Tips to Make Your Freshman Move-In Day Go More Smoothly

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Moving is always stressful, even more so when you’re moving to an entirely new place. But there are ways of lessening that stress and making freshman year move-in day more go more smoothly than exasperating. The most important thing? Be. Prepared.  Know the Details of Your Move-In Not everyone can move in at once, it …

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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 …

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How to Organize Important Documents Before Going To College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Learning how to organize your important documents is one of many things you will have to do before you go to college. You’ll be on your own, away from home, and having all your documents with you is important. Of course, you will need to have them all organized so you can find them easily. …

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How to Balance Freedom and Responsibility in College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 28, 2023

Many students are pumped for the freedom that comes with going to college. It is exciting! It’s a time when you start making decisions about: what classes to take when to take them when to study whether or not you want to work and how you want to spend your free time. It will be …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …