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COVID Update – What Are Colleges Doing?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 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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4 Awesome College Planners for Spring Term

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 1, 2023
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 CairnsLast updated on December 21, 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 CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
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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What You Need to Know about College Hybrid Programs

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
The world of higher education is always changing but has made more significant changes in the last few years due to the pandemic. You may have heard about college hybrid programs recently. Understanding what this term means and determining whether or not it’s the right type of program for you is essential. Here’s an explanation …
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5 Important Things to Do Before College Starts

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
It’s the summer before your college education begins – are you ready? This is an exciting but often stressful and hectic time in your life, so you want to be sure you have all your ducks in a row before heading off to your first semester! Here are 5 important things to do before college …