Allison Wignall

Allison is the Editor & Content Manager of College Raptor. In addition to writing and editing posts, she also works on marketing and special projects. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in English: Creative Writing.
ACT & SAT

How is the New 2016 SAT scored?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The score of your SAT test is a pretty big deal, and since college admittance chances, scholarships, and future job or internship possibilities can all be linked to how well you do, it’s important to understand just what that number means. Here we’ll break down just how the SAT is scored. What does your score mean? Well, …
Why should you retake the SAT after all the work you put in the first time
ACT & SAT

Why You Should Retake the SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
After all that studying, prepping, practice test-taking, stressing, and finally taking the SAT, the last thing you’re probably thinking is: I want to do that again. The SAT is a big deal and a big commitment, especially in the middle of college searching and regular school. So once you’re done with the test, why should you …
Duke SAT and ACT scores are quite high, which makes sense since Duke is highly selective.
ACT & SAT

Duke ACT & SAT Test Scores: What You Need To Get In

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Known for its top-notch academics, research, as well as passionate and expert teachers, Duke is a powerhouse university that offers each and every one of its students a challenge and reward. As one of the top private, co-ed colleges in the US, Duke is as selective as it is prestigious. With an acceptance rate of …
University of Southern California
ACT & SAT

The ACT and SAT Scores You Need to Get Into USC

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The University of Southern California (USC) is one of the leading private research universities in the country. The university has esteemed programs for business, education, engineering, medicine, social work, and law. The other programs to note include USC’s journalism and cinema schools. With so much prestige comes heavy competition. Over 70,000 students apply each year, …
An empty classroom with a blackboard, as well as beige and brown desks.
ACT & SAT

When Do SAT Scores Come Out?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’ve studied for what seems like forever, read up on all the test-taking tips, and owned that SAT test–all you have to do now is wait. But for how long? When do you get to see the fruits of your labor? When do the SAT scores come out? The answer: It depends. Each of the …
You can use color to perform better in school
tips tools & advice

How to Use Color to Perform Better in School

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are countless stimuli in our everyday lives that can affect us in subtle ways. Sights, tastes, smells, and sounds can all trigger emotional or psychological responses on a subconscious level. But what if there was a way to control some of those stimuli and use them to our advantage? Colors have been thoroughly researched …
Close-up shot of a Blue Nintendo N64 Controller.
tips tools & advice

Science Says Playing Video Games Can Make You Smarter

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Take a second and list all of the stereotypes you can think of relating to video games. You probably came up with some like gamers are lazy and anti-social or gamers are bad at school. We’ve all heard the negative stigma associated with digital gameplay—true or untrue—but what about the positives? How can video games …
Students walking at the University of Maryland.
affordability & college cost

The Costs of Transferring Colleges

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students can transfer schools for all sorts of reasons –another college has a better program, they weren’t clicking with the environment, etc.– but whatever the cause, all transfer students face similar challenges with their move. Whether it’s financial or academic — what’s the real cost of transferring colleges? The benefits of transferring colleges: Given the …

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