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ACT & SAT

Don’t Miss These Upcoming SAT Test Dates for 2026-27

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 28, 2026
Are you a high school junior or a senior heading to college soon? You’ll want to schedule your SAT date soon to secure your spot and start working towards a score that will help your college applications. The SAT is offered almost year round, except for July. Below, we’ve listed the SAT test dates for …
What SAT or ACT scores do you need to get into Harvard?
ACT & SAT

How to get into Harvard: GPA requirements, ACT/SAT scores and more

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 7, 2025
Key takeaways: Harvard University’s admissions officers review applicants’ GPA, academic rigor, ACT/SAT test scores, recommendations, and application essays. They also look at non-academic factors, such as extracurriculars, character, volunteer work, and more. Accepted students in 2024-2025 had a 4.21 GPA on average and most had above a 30 on the ACT or 1500 on the …
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ACT & SAT

What You Need to Know About Test-Optional Colleges

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 20, 2025
Most high school students prepare to take college entrance exams, including the SAT and ACT, especially in their junior year. However, when you go to apply to schools, you might just see various notes regarding these exams on college applications. Some schools might state that SAT or ACT scores are required, while others say “test …
What can you expect from an online business program?
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What To Expect From Online Business Degree Programs (BBA)

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 24, 2025
The popularity of online degree programs has been growing steadily over the past few years. After the pandemic, that trend has skyrocketed with more students than ever before enrolling in online programs. One of the most popular programs for online students has consistently been a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). With so many different areas of …
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student loans

Can Students Take Over Parent PLUS Loans?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 30, 2024
Student loan borrowers can’t directly take over their parents’ Parent Plus Loans from the federal government as it isn’t in the students’ names. However, there may be options available if you’re considering student loan refinancing through a private lender. Below, we explain everything you need to know about Parent Plus Loans, how they’re paid back, …
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student loans

How to Lower Your Student Loan Interest Rate

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 25, 2025
Interest on your student loans may add thousands of dollars to your borrowing cost over the life of the loan. Scoring even a marginal drop in the interest rate could save you a substantial amount in accrued interest. With good credit and a stable income, you may be able to lower your student loan interest …
What's work study and why isn't it actually financial aid
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Is Work Study Financial Aid? A Quick Guide to FWS

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on August 28, 2023
Yes, work study is part of federal financial aid. However, it works differently from other forms of federal financial aid that’s awarded to students. When you get accepted into a college, you’ll receive a financial aid package detailing the different forms and amounts of financial aid you’ll receive. If you qualify for work study, the …
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7 Tips For Surviving Your Online Classes

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 17, 2024
Online classes and remote learning have become more and more popular in recent years and it is no surprise why. Students can fit one more class into a busy schedule, take a class at a community college for a lower tuition rate, or even get their entire degrees online. So figuring out how to survive …
Here's our ultimate guide to refinancing your student loans.
student loans

The Ultimate Guide to Refinancing Your Student Loans

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 14, 2024
Refinancing replaces your existing loans with a new loan through a private vendor, and could potentially change your interest rate, monthly payments, and terms. Refinancing could save you thousands of dollars in the long run, especially if you can score a lower interest rate, or help you better manage high monthly payments. All refinancing is …

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