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Pros and Cons of Having a Job In College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a multitude of reasons students will take up a job in college–paying for tuition, want additional income, are eager for work experience, want to build up their resumes, etc. To many, finding a college job seems like a no brainer since tuition is expensive. Others might worry about the quality of their grades …
College fees can be a lot. These are some colleges with no application fee that you should consider
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700+ Colleges with No Application Fee

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 16, 2024
The costs associated with college start even before you go with standardized test fees, college visits and application fees. College application fees vary by school. The average range students can expect to pay in application fees is around $20-$85 per application. Depending on which colleges you are applying to (and you should be applying to …
There are pros and cons of having a car on campus with you
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The Pros and Cons of Having a Car on Campus

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are many ways to get around on campus–taking the bus, walking, biking, even mooching a ride from a friend–but sometimes you wish you could just have your own car on campus with you. Most of the time freshmen aren’t allowed to bring cars to college with them, so when sophomore year rolls around many …
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From Ivy to innovation: exploring the oldest and newest colleges and universities in America

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 4, 2025
Key takeaways Higher education in the U.S. has evolved from small colonial colleges to large, innovative universities. The oldest colleges and universities are: Harvard, William & Mary, St. John’s, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania, and Princeton. The newest colleges and universities are: the University of Austin, Oak Valley College, Florida Polytechnic University, Minerva University, Georgia …
A study schedule can really help you get on top of your studying
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How Do You Create a Study Schedule?

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Depending on your high school rigor and schedule, you may be a bit culture-shocked when it comes to college studying. College classes are naturally more difficult than high school. That shouldn’t scare you, it should make sense. As each year progresses, you have more knowledge and are ready for more challenging courses. You spent many …
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College red flags you shouldn’t ignore

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 26, 2026
Key takeaways: College red flags include no accreditation, low retention and graduation rates, and unhappy students.  Knowing a school isn’t right for you can also come down to personal preferences – you should be able to see yourself at the school.  To find the right college for you, compare your options, research majors, and visit campuses.  When you search …
Female college student leaning on a building post while studying.
student life

11 Things to do Between Classes

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a college student, you have a lot of freedom over your schedule. You have a long list of classes that you can add to make a customized schedule. Perfect, right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out how you want it. It would be really nice to have a block of classes each day starting …
Where did some of the top college football coaches go to college?
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Where Top College Football Coaches Went to School

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
The school year is just around the corner. The fall season brings fresh school materials, cooler weather, bonfires, pumpkin everything, marching bands, and football. Football is an important aspect to many college cultures around the culture. It boosts school pride and engages students in experiencing camaraderie with their classmates. Many people anticipate the start of …
Here are some common writing mistakes students make
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Common Writing Mistakes Made by College Students

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
Time flies but the common writing mistakes students tend to make in their essays are still the same. Have you ever imagined that your thoughtful essay may turn to be graded as a poor one, because of some mistakes you failed to notice? Just fancy, you are writing about some serious issues like environmental pollution …

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