Hilary Cairns

Hilary Cairns is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz and has a BA in English/Creative Writing. She's an established freelance writer who also has a hand in marketing, social media, and editing for various businesses across the United States.
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Common App for Transfer Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 2, 2024
The Common App for Transfer is an application designed for transfer students and adult students looking to return to school. The application requests information on achievements and goals to personalize the experience for applicants. Over 600 schools currently accept the Common App for transfer. Are you looking to transfer to a college that uses the …
college admissions

4-Year Colleges with Open Admission

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 30, 2023
College acceptance (or rejection) letters can be a source of stress for many applicants. For other students, they may not have achieved the grades needed to get into selective schools and don’t necessarily want to start out at a community college. But have you heard of “open admission colleges?”  Open admission colleges are schools that …
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ACT & SAT

Understanding SAT Deadlines

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023
The SAT is offered year-round, but that doesn’t mean future college students can take the exam whenever they want to. In order to be counted towards a college application, the SAT needs to be taken before a specific date. In this article, we’ll give you a quick rundown of the different SAT dates you need …
college search

Why is Yale University a Top Rated School?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 20, 2023
One school in the United States that regularly makes top-rated lists? Yale University. And for 2024, College Raptor ranked Yale University #4 in the Top 50 Best Colleges List. Keep reading to see why Yale is deserving of this spot, what makes it a fantastic university, and what good students can do to increase their …
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Colleges in Delaware and Why You Should Go To School There

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 6, 2023
Are you trying to decide where you want to attend college? The First State, or Delaware, may just be the first state on your list. Between New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C ., the area has plenty to offer its students and residents. We’ve outlined some of the top colleges in Delaware and listed …
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financial aid

State Grants for Tennessee College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 31, 2023
If you’re going to college in Tennessee, the state has several grants, scholarships, and financial aid programs for students attending 4-year colleges and universities, 2-year colleges, technical schools, and others. What a way to help pay for college! Keep reading to see if you qualify and to find out where you can get more information …
college applications

6 Ways to Optimize Your Fall Break

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 20, 2023
Many students across the US are lucky enough to have Fall break. And it may not be that long, but those few days off just before finals season begins can give you the perfect opportunity to get some things done for college! While you may want to take some time for yourself and your family, …