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What is College to You? Making the Most of YOUR Journey

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 14, 2024

You might have started dreaming about college during your high school years, or maybe even earlier. And now, you’re finally here! Perhaps you’ve already planned out which classes you want to take, which clubs to join, or even thought about joining a fraternity or sorority. With your plans set, the next four years (or so) …

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5 Side Gigs to Make Money in College

By Aaron MincLast updated on December 22, 2022

College is expensive. You have to pay for tuition, housing, meals, activities, and so much more. To cover costs, you’re probably going to need a job. Sometimes having a part-time job schedule isn’t practical with your schedule. Perhaps you have an insane amount of credits this semester and you aren’t sure when your study group …

Colorful pens inside a jar. Overlay text says "Back to school supplies."

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25 School Supplies Every Student Needs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 15, 2026

Key Takeaway Wondering what school supplies you’ll need for college? Check out our recommendations for the following must-have items: Pencils/Mechanical Pencils Pens (Various Colors) Highlighters Pencil Case Note Cards Folders Notebooks Binders Paperclips Correction Pens (Whiteout) Planner/Agenda Backpack Printer Sticky Tack/Poster Strips Scissors Binder Clips Personal Safety Alarm Power Strip Stapler Portable Charger Dry Erase …

Keep in touch with your high school friends.

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How to Keep In Touch With Friends as You Leave For College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Summer is winding down, back-to-school commercials have hit TV stations, and stores all over the country have set up their school supply displays. If you’re an incoming college freshman, it can be more than a little intimidating. The college transition is a big step. You’re going from a structured eight hour high school day to …

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How to Have a Successful Semester in College

By Rose ScottLast updated on February 27, 2023

The summer is almost gone, so now you are full of enthusiasm to make a fresh start successfully. Aren’t ready yet? Here is a ready-made plan for you to prepare for the school year ahead and have a successful semester. 1. Keep Account of Your Progress Create a table in Excel and classify the material …

Here's some advice for parents of college students.

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Parents: When Should You Push Your Student and When Should You Step Back?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

First and foremost, this is coming from a student’s perspective. We grow up hearing things like “parents know best” and for the most part, they really do. Parents have the experience and perspective that comes with time and age, experience and perspective that we students don’t have quite yet. However, parents are not right 100% …

There are some things I wish I knew in high school, like think before you speak.

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What I Wish I’d Known Before College: 9 Things

By Esperanza DeniseLast updated on December 22, 2022

The struggle in high school is crazy, struggling to deal with superficial people and separating our best friends so that we would have someone to sit with at lunch. It’s like the whole world is obsessed with who wears what, who is going out with whom, who’s the most popular, and other such trivial matters. …

Balance your time with your high school job

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A Job in High School: How to Balance Your Time

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

People often think college is the most challenging, busiest, most rewarding time of your life (don’t worry, we believe life is better every year). There are org meetings, studying, internships, class time, group project work, jobs, and much more. That sounds pretty busy, but it is not true that these students have not experienced “busyness” …

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Checklist for Studying Abroad

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

You have made the decision to study abroad. Congratulations! We have outlined an estimated timeline for when you should be completing each step along the way of studying abroad. We started with 9-12 months out, but if you’re under that timeline, try to start those steps as soon as possible! Here’s our study abroad checklist! …

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5 FREE Apps and Sites to Increase Your Productivity!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re studying for the ACT/SAT, prepping for a final, writing an essay, or filling out scholarship applications, focus is important–but it’s so easy to get sidetracked. When you need to put your nose to the grindstone and really get work done, letting your mind wander or being distracted can really trip you up. Luckily …

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