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Spring Break Trip Ideas Off the Beaten Path

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 22, 2022

The spring break trip to the beach is iconic. It’s one of the top destinations for college students during this vacation time. But they tend to be crowded, and the scene isn’t for everyone. What are some other spring break trip ideas that are off the beaten path? Well, you may want to hit a …

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What To Do On Your Long Weekend

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 16, 2022

Presidents’ Day is just around the corner – do you have plans yet for the long weekend? If not, we’ve put together a short list of ideas you can take advantage of during the three day holiday. Have a Staycation You don’t have to travel to have a vacation! A staycation can be just as …

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What Should You Look At When Narrowing Your List?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 8, 2022

Narrowing your college list can be a bit difficult, especially if you don’t know what to actually compare. You’ll want to consider what’s important for you when it comes to your education and college experience, but if you don’t know what to start, we’ve put together a list of some things to think about when …

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The Difference Between a School’s Sticker Price and Net Price – And How to Estimate It

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 8, 2022

When you’re looking at the price of attending a year of college, the costs can be a bit staggering. But that number you’re seeing is likely the sticker price. Did you know that what you’ll actually pay can be much less? Here’s what you need to know about the sticker price and net price, and …

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Narrowing Your College List – Online Information to Consider

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 10, 2022

There’s no question – narrowing down your college list can be tough, especially after you’ve been accepted to a few good ones. So how do you make the decision? While you can always transfer if you find your choice doesn’t work for you after your freshman year, it’s much easier and less stressful to do …

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COVID Update – What Are Colleges Doing?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 25, 2022

The COVID-19 situation keeps changing and so do the recommendations from the government and CDC. As a high school or college student, it may be difficult to keep up to date on what exactly colleges and universities are doing in response! As of January 2022, colleges are seeing extremely high rates of COVID cases in …

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Express Diversity and Acceptance at College

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 19, 2022

Martin Luther King Jr. Day may be behind us for 2022, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t focus on diversity and acceptance every day, especially in college. How can you be more inclusive? Here are some tips. Be Mindful One of the best ways to focus more on acceptance is to be mindful. Many could …

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4 Awesome College Planners for Spring Term

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 17, 2022

As your spring semester begins, what are you using to make sure you have a handle on all the work that will pop up on your courses? Keeping it all in your head can be stressful, and you’re likely to forget a few things. A college planner is an amazing way to track your projects, …

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It’s a New Year! What Are You Prioritizing?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 5, 2022

Advertising Disclosure Raptor® may earn commissions based on sales through our partner links. This does not affect the opinions or placement of lenders on the page. Happy New Year! We hope you had an amazing start to 2022. If you haven’t yet, it’s time to start thinking about your New Year’s resolutions and what needs …

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Planning Your College Search

By Hilary CairnsPublished on December 15, 2021

Juniors: With the new year, if you are planning to go to college, it’s time to get started on your college search! Do you know where to begin? If not – it’s okay! We’ve put together a quick checklist and some tools for you! Ask Yourself Questions Asking yourself some questions to start off your …

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