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Does late-night cramming in your room actually work?
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Does Cramming for a Test Really Work?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
We’ve all done it. It’s Thursday night and you remember that you have a unit test in Physics tomorrow morning–time to cram. It doesn’t matter if you’re in high school or college. If you’re a student, chances are pretty good you’ve waited until the last minute to study for a test. But does cramming for …
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5 Best Colleges with Non-Traditional Schedules

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
The typical college, academic schedule of classes consists of two semesters–18 weeks each for both fall and spring. During these two semesters, students usually take somewhere around 4 courses with each class lasting the full 18 weeks (not counting PE electives). Eventually, someone out there realized that not all students like this particular schedule of …
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10 Study Habits to Break BEFORE College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 20, 2023
Study habits are made in high school and for some, come pretty easily. In college, you may find that you need to tweak those habits as courses and schedules may be more difficult. Professors will expect you to think critically, analyze information, and defend an opinion. Studying hard will be important to your success. If you …
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11 Best Apps for College Life

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
At no extra cost to you, College Raptor may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.  The time you spend in college, be it 2 years or 12, really are some of the best years of your life. Yes, you’ll spend a lot of time studying (or you should anyway) but there’s …
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The Best Ways to Jump Start a Junior’s College Search

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your junior year in high school is just about half-way over and your thoughts now turn towards selecting senior year courses and the quest to find the right college. Sometimes the hardest part of the college search process is actually the very first step. In a world where you have, literally, thousands of options, how …
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Should I Take Dual-Enrollment Classes in High School? How to Decide if Dual-Enrollment is Right for You

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Registering for next year’s classes can be a stressful event. Especially when you have so many options to choose from. There are your “normal” classes, but there are also honors, Advanced Placement courses (AP courses), and dual-enrollment (PSEO) classes. And that’s for every subject. How do you choose?! That’s a hard question to answer. And …
When you're cramming, unplug so you aren't distracted.
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5 of the Best Study Apps for College Students

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
Technology is a wonderful thing. And when it comes to studying, you can never have too much help. So I did a bit of research and found 5 of the best study apps for college students. These study apps are geared towards keeping you on schedule and on-task with organized study materials. The Best Study …
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Khan Academy Can Help You Get Your Degree For FREE!

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Khan Academy is a non-profit internet based company aiming to provide free online materials and resources to learners around the world. Started in 2005 by Salman Khan, the company is based around the idea that “you can learn anything”. Since its humble beginnings, when Khan was simply tutoring his cousins in math, the company has grown to …
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What in the World is Going on With the PSAT?

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Today is the day! High school juniors (and some sophomores) who took the PSAT in October have been anxiously awaiting their scores. After all, scores were already delayed from their normal delivery of the second week in December. With all of the changes coming to the SAT, his year, the College Board announced that scores …

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