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You finally made it. College! After twelve years of school in your hometown, you now have the opportunity to break free and discover who you are, who you want to be, and where you want to go. Now is the time for you to be selfish, adventurous, and curious about the world around you. This is …

We all know what failure feels like. Everyone has been there at one point or another. Maybe it was a teeny tiny mishap or maybe it was something super important and it just didn’t end up how you wanted it to. Whatever the “failure” may be, there is always a chance of learning and growing …

So your first college didn’t work out. It happens! It could be the student life, campus environment, financial reasons, or maybe you wanted to change your major and another college had a better program. It’s all okay—you have to do what’s best for you personally and in your educational career.  But, adjusting to a new …

Whether you’re taking college courses in high school or starting your first year of college, you need a calculator you can rely on! This list of calculators will help you find the perfect match for your needs, wants, and budget, including some additional information on what you should look for in a calculator for your …

At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  Teaching is one of the most important professions someone could have. They are shaping the minds of the next generation after all! Teachers are the real gift, so they deserve a few trinkets and presents of …

Graduating from high school and college are such big achievements that are meant to be celebrated. But how do you give a gift that shows just how proud you are of someone for graduating? We’ve curated a list that will wow everyone at the graduation party with these unique grad gifts! At no extra cost to …

You know you need to keep your high school grades up in order to graduate and get into a good college, but do grades really matter when it comes to college? The short answer is “Yes.” They absolutely do matter and they not only impact your opportunities during college but your life after. But what …

Getting accepted into college is exciting and causes a wave of emotions for every future college student. There are so many things to learn before you get to college, so it’s wise to reach out to recent college grads and ask them about things they wish they knew before graduating college. Here are the top …

According to the National College Health Assessment, 34.2% of college students reported stress affecting their academic performance and 27.8% of college students reported anxiety affecting their academic performance. Stress and anxiety in students are not uncommon during their college experience. Going to college can be exciting, but it can also cause financial worries, emotional problems, …