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Do letter of recommendation for college actually affect your acceptance odds?
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Do Teacher Recommendations Really Make A Difference To Your College Admission Chances?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
It may not seem like a teacher letter of recommendation for college will make any difference to your college admission chances. After all, you have submitted your high school grades and a personal essay. Plus, information about your extracurricular activities. That should be enough for admissions officers to evaluate your application. So why do colleges …
Here's how to save money as a new college graduate.
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How To Save Money On Your Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 9, 2023
Finances can be especially tight during the first few months after graduation. Even if you’re lucky to get a job immediately, chances are you’ll be earning a starting salary. That has to cover your rent, food, and utility costs. Most new grads barely have enough money left over to cover their loan repayments. However, those …
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Tips To Help You Create A Balanced College List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 17, 2023
When looking for advice on creating a college list, you will come across the words ‘balanced college list’ very often. So what exactly is a balanced college list, why is it important to create this balanced list, and most importantly, how do you go about creating a college list? You’ll find all the answers below. …
LSAT stands for Law School Admission Test.
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What You Need To Know About The LSAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
LSAT stands for Law School Admission Test. This is a standardized exam for admission into law school. Along with your GPA, your LSAT score is among the crucial factors that law schools will take into consideration when assessing your application. The 4-hour exam is broken up into 4 sections. The questions in the first and …
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How To Decide Which Student Loans To Pay Off First

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Paying off your highest interest student loans first will save you the most money in interest. This is the best strategy to use when trying to decide which student loans to pay off first. If you have trouble staying motivated, consider paying off your smallest balances first. This will reduce the number of loans you’re …