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myths

Myth: I Should Take as Many SAT Subject Tests as Possible

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The SAT Subject Tests are additional standardized tests that focus on a specific subject, not covered by the standard SAT. Many students take these subject tests as a way to increase their acceptance odds or to make placements in a certain college’s academic programs. It may sound like a good idea, then, to take as …
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college applications

Engaging Ways To Open Your College App Essay

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 9, 2023
The new year has begun and rising seniors have their college admissions essays on their minds. It’s important to start thinking about your application early so you’re not panicking when the time comes to write it. Fortunately, the current Common App essay prompts have not changed from the last application cycle, which is great news …
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student loans

How Credit Score Affects Student Loan Refinance And Consolidation

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 26, 2025
Student loan consolidation and refinancing are two of the most popular solutions that students turn to in order to better manage their loan payments. However, both refinance and consolidation work differently from each other. How Credit Score Affects Student Loan Consolidation Consolidating your loans means you are simply combining multiple existing loans into a single consolidated …
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scholarship search & applications

Boost Your Chances of Winning a Scholarship By Volunteering

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 6, 2025
Organizations award scholarships based on varied criteria, ranging from the most straightforward criteria such as academic excellence, to the most unusual criteria such as the ability to speak Klingon or making the most creative PBJ sandwich. But one criterion that is common in almost all scholarships is community involvement in the form of volunteering. Volunteering …
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majors & industries

Potential Careers For Biology Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Do you love studying the inner workings of plants as well as animals? Interested in how the environment impacts these living things, as well as how they impact the environment? If you are, a biology-related career may be well suited to your areas of interest. We’ve put together a few potential careers for biology majors, …
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questions & answers

Can Students Build Good Credit In High School?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
You know you will be heading off to college after high school and that means you are likely to be looking for student loans. While building and having a credit history does not matter when it comes to federal student loans, it can make a huge difference when borrowing money from private lenders. The Importance …
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scholarships

Scholarships For Skaters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 27, 2025
If you are passionate about skating, whether as a hobby or as a competitive sport, you will find several organizations willing to offer you financial support to help you meet your higher education goals. In the list below, you will find scholarships for a wide variety of skating sports. Additionally, the time you spend browsing …
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tips tools & advice

100 Life Skills to Master Before College (or Anytime!)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 18, 2025
Key Takeaways You’re going to learn so much in college—and not just academically. From doing laundry and making meals to managing your time and basic finances, this is the first time you’ll be navigating real-world independence. We’ve rounded up 100 important life skills to know before college, categorizing them into home care, life management, personal …
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college admissions

A Basic Guide to the MCAT Sections

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The MCAT or the Medical College Admissions Test is a standardized test that is used as a part of the admissions process for medical schools. There are four MCAT sections: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Critical Analysis and the test is 7.5 hours long. It is administered several times a year all over the United States. …

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