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Liz Skogerboe

Liz is the Marketing and Outreach Specialist for College Raptor. She holds a BA in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from the University of Iowa. Her passions include higher education and student development, stemming from her on-campus involvement at Iowa.

What are the HiSET and TASC tests

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The HiSET and TASC Tests: What are They?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Have trouble finishing high school and wondering what your next steps may be? If you were planning on taking the GED (General Education Diploma), be sure to consider the HiSET and TASC tests as well. These tests are all used to measure your knowledge in accordance with that of a typical high school graduate. HiSET …

Why You Should Consider an Open House Campus Tour

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are three major types of campus tours, one of them: an open house tour. Many colleges put on open houses for students to check out the campus, talk to current students or faculty members, and meet other prospective students. An open house can be an exciting and informative event to learn about the school …

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Why You Should Consider a Traditional College Campus Tour

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Many colleges offer a handful of ways to tour their campuses. With different options, it can be tough to know what type of tour you should take. Traditional tours are a great stepping stone to figuring out where you would like to go to college. What are traditional tours? Typically, traditional tours are led by …

The SAT QAS (Question and Answer Service) can help you ace the SAT next time.

A Great Tool to Boost Your SAT Score: The Question and Answer Service

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Didn’t perform as well as you hoped on the SAT? Fear not, we have information on a tool that could help you meet your goals the next time around. What’s the Question and Answer Service? The Question and Answer Service (or QAS) is a service provided through the College Board. It allows students to review …

Winter break is actually a great time to do some SAT/ACT prep.

Winter Break Wisdom: Prep for the ACT/SAT

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Studying? During your long-awaited winter break? You might be wondering why you’re even reading this, but trust me, I promise it’s nothing that bad! We know that most students typically like to spend their winter breaks hanging out with friends and catching up on sleep while throwing thoughts of school to the wayside. One thing …

There are consequences for defaulting on student loans

Dangers of Defaulting on Student Loans

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Taking out student loans means eventually paying them back. Failing to make your loan payments on time can result in some pretty hefty consequences. When getting your loan, the lender sets legal terms that you sign for in a document. You also agreed to a schedule of paying back the loan. This document, the promissory …

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How To Study if You’re an Auditory Learner

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are five main types of learning styles, each with specific traits and preferences for learning. Auditory learners pick up information best when they are hearing the material, or through speaking it aloud themselves and hearing it that way. Auditory learners may be especially skilled at perceiving tone and getting a good feeling of one’s …