Katelyn McAdam

Katelyn is a Master’s student in School Counseling. She is currently in her final year of internship, working with high schoolers, and assisting them with their college searches. She brings a unique perspective on real-world college search questions and hopes to answer those questions for more students through College Raptor.
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5 of the Best Study Apps for College Students

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on June 27, 2024
Technology is a wonderful thing. And when it comes to studying, you can never have too much help. So I did a bit of research and found 5 of the best study apps for college students. These study apps are geared towards keeping you on schedule and on-task with organized study materials. The Best Study …
how to study for the sat
ACT & SAT

5 Tips for Studying for the ACT/SAT During Spring Break

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
So you’ve decided to tackle studying for the ACT or SAT during spring break. Kudos to you! In an effort to prepare yourself for this feat, you’ve searched for a few tips to help you be successful–and here you are. So here they are: 1. Make a realistic schedule Set a goal for yourself, but …
You want to grow your money for college! Here are some college scholarship sites.
scholarship search & applications

The 6 Best College Scholarship Search Sites

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
6 Great Scholarship Finders: Big Future (College Board) Scholarships.com College Raptor’s Scholarship Search Fastweb SallieMae Your High School’s Website College is expensive–that’s no secret. College scholarship finders like Big Future, College Raptor’s Scholarship Search, and others, however, can make the difference. After you fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will …
Here are 12 tips for taking the SAT / ACT.
ACT & SAT

12 Tips for Students Taking the ACT/SAT

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on October 9, 2024
Most schools will ask you to submit scores from either the ACT or SAT as part of your application. Other schools are going away from using standardized test scores as part of your admissions profile. Make sure you check the requirements at the colleges you’re interested in applying to before deciding which test to take. …
Here's what you need to know about the new SAT essay
ACT & SAT

New SAT Essay: It’s Now Optional!

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
One question, completely optional: That’s the new SAT Essay. If you have read my other articles about the pieces of the new SAT, you’ve probably noticed a trend. The test sections have all been redone to reflect a “college assignment” kind of feel. It’s all about the “real world”, and it’s no different with the …
How do you prepare for the new SAT writing and language test?
ACT & SAT

Here’s What You Need To Know for SAT Writing & Language Test

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
The new SAT writing and language test consists of 44 questions to be answered in 35 minutes. This is about half of the time allotted in the previous version (60 minutes) but only 5 fewer questions. That means the question/time ratio has gone from 73 seconds per question to slightly less than 48 on the …

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