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The dangers of plagiarism in education and why it’s not worth it

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 12, 2025

Key takeaways Plagiarism has real consequences, from failing grades and suspension to long-term damage to your academic reputation. Students may plagiarize to maintain a high GPA, avoid disappointing others, manage insecurity about their writing skills, handle time constraints, or simply because they believe they won’t get caught. However, no excuse is ever the answer to …

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A Complete Guide to Recommendation Letters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 3, 2025

Key Takeaways Your college application (and possible scholarships) will require anywhere between one and four letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters can be written by a teacher, employer, mentor, or coach of your choice. A letter of recommendation can give colleges and scholarships a view into your strengths, interests, and relationships from a different perspective. You’ll …

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Inspirational Quotes about Education

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

These are the inspirational quotes about education to save for when you need some extra motivation. You can pin these wise words above your desk, make them your desktop background, or write them over and over again in your notes. Both high school and college are challenging points in our lives, and sometimes they can …

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Food Sustainability on College Campuses

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re planning on attending college or are currently enrolled, you will probably also eat at a dining hall. A dining hall is run by the college or university and is intended to provide nutritious, convenient food for its students. While some may deem dining halls “awesome” by the number of flavors of soft-serve ice …

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7 of the Weirdest College Mascots

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

On campus, mascots are legends. They serve as the icon for school athletics, symbols of the community, and a rallying figure for all students. Enthusiastic and filled with energy, mascots hype up any crowd and gets everyone involved in the excitement. Most college mascots aim to intimidate the other team as much as to stoke …

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Myth: Bigger Colleges Have More Diversity

By Maria Andreina FernandezLast updated on December 22, 2022

A city with a high population must have a lot of different groups and types of people. It is understandable we want to apply the same principle to universities. The bigger the campus, the more diversity it has, right? But studies have proved wrong what we’ve been believing for years now. Diversity on campus works …

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Crafting a High School Schedule for College Success

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many high school students are reminded by their parents, teachers, and counselors about the importance of college. They’re encouraged to use their high school career as a time to prepare themselves for acceptance into their chosen college and mentally acclimate themselves to the rigor that will be expected from high school courses. How can you …

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Why You Should Consider Attending a Same-Sex College

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on May 4, 2023

When you’re looking for schools, you check them out based on location, programs available, how big they are, how much it costs to attend; the list goes on. Maybe you have an idea of the experiences you think are a given in college. Like the late-night study sessions, joining organizations and clubs, finding a group …

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Major Naysayers: How to Deal with Stereotypes About College Majors

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When I told my parents–both hardworking business people–that I wanted to major in English/Creative Writing, I could sense their hesitation. They sat me down multiple times to explain how I would need a steady, well-paying job after college. They urged me to switch to Communications or Education and just take literature classes on the side. …

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The pros and cons of taking honors courses

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 27, 2025

Key takeaways Honors courses are higher-level courses designed to challenge and engage advanced students. Taking honors classes can help your application stand out to colleges, as it shows that you are willing to push yourself and prepared for increased academic rigor. Weighing the pros of honors classes, like more engagement, boosted GPA, and stronger college …