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Take advantage of the SAT Question and Answer Service!
ACT & SAT

What’s The SAT Question-And-Answer Service?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
One of the best ways to learn and improve is by analyzing your mistakes. Fortunately, the SAT has a service that can help you do just that—their Question and Answer Service! Essentially, you can get a copy of your test with your answers, and compare them to the correct answers to see which areas you …
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scholarships

4 More Scholarships for African American Students

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your heritage, ethnicity, and race are an integral part of what makes you unique. Organizations and universities around the country recognize this uniqueness by providing financial assistance to help students from different cultures and ethnicities reach their educational goals. Numerous universities and private organizations committed to the advancement of African Americans in higher education offer …
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questions & answers

Are Student Loans Tax Deductible?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 25, 2025
It’s one of many questions that parents and students have on their mind—are student loans tax deductible? The answer is yes you can, under certain circumstances. Parents can claim a deduction of income of up to $2,500 if they are repaying interest on student loans on either their own or their children’s behalf. This means …
Here's what NOT to do on a college application.
college applications

What NOT To Do In Your College Application

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are certain things that are sure to get your application rejected. Here’s a list of things of what NOT to do on your college application. Send in Gifts While you might be doing this as a way to show your appreciation, sending in gifts along with your application may be misconstrued as a form …
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scholarships

Scholarships for Students Who Love Hockey

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 29, 2025
Key Takeaways Are you a hockey lover looking for scholarships? Here’s what you need to know. You don’t need to play college hockey to get a scholarship—some of them are based on your academic performance and passion for the sport. Hockey scholarship opportunities vary by division, with each level offering unique opportunities and limits on …
Don't forget to send some thank you notes
college admissions

Why You Should Send Thank You Notes During The College App Process

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying to college is not a solitary endeavor. Although you will be the main person putting everything together, the process inevitably several other people—a mentor who writes your recommendation letters, the counselor who advises you regarding various courses and colleges, the college admissions team who conduct your interviews, a professor you meet while visiting, and …
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ACT & SAT

How To Cancel Your ACT or SAT Score

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 28, 2025
Key Takeaways If you took the ACT or SAT and feel like you didn’t perform your best, there are a few options to manage your scores. You may choose to cancel your test entirely, which means it will not be scored, so no score will be generated for you or potential colleges to see. You …

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