Claire Carter

Claire Carter is the Director of Content at CollegeXpress and a proud alumna of the University of Maine, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Journalism with a minor in English. Go Blue!

Articles

When Can I Start Applying for Scholarships? Knowing the right time to apply for scholarships is important to future college success. (Hint: There's never a wrong time, but this expert explains more.)
Urgent Do's and Don'ts for Safe College Partying You know the first rule: Don't drink if you're under 21! If you are 21, then you need these essential do's and don'ts to help you have fun and stay safe.
How to Save Money During Your Spring Break Vacation You don't have to make it rain to have a good time on spring break. Here are a few tips and tricks to cut corners and save money on vacation.
How to Break the Most Common and Problematic Student Habits Procrastinating, cramming, not exercising, rude roommate behavior—these bad habits don't lead to success in college. Here's how to fix them for good!
How to Choose Your Major and Explore All Your Options Some colleges boast upwards of 300 majors. How are you supposed to decide on one, especially if you're not sure what you want to study? Learn more here!
Tips for New Teachers on How to Deal With Mean Parents Most parents will respect your decisions, listen to concerns, and cooperate to benefit their child. And others...won't. Here are some tips to manage them.
Scholarship Search Best Practices You Need to Follow Need help paying for college? Then you should take the scholarship search as seriously as you would your college search by following these tips!
Transfer Troubles: 3 Ways to Prevent Credit Leakage Transferring to a different college can be great for you, but many students lose credits in the process. Here's what you need to know to prevent credit leakage.
The Ultimate Guide to Decorating Dorm Room Walls Worried about personalizing your dorm? There are many ways to make it your own without breaking the rules (or bank)! Here are some of your best options.
How Is Living on Campus Different From Living Off Campus? It's a totally different college experience living on campus vs. off. Our experts share why you might want to stay on campus during your first year.

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