Roxie the Raptor

Roxie a clever girl who spends her time hunting down the best college matches for the users of our site. She is adept at finding personalized cost estimates, rooting out financial aid possibilities, hunting for acceptance odds, and even tracking down colleges you hadn’t considered. Roxie works hard to help students find the best colleges for them!
Here are some colleges with an interesting history
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Colleges With Interesting Histories (Part Two)

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on July 10, 2020
Knowing the history of your college can make for some intriguing conversations. And of course, the more fascinating the history, the more interesting the conversation. We’ve put together a few more colleges with an interesting history. Be sure to check out Part One of our Colleges with Interesting Histories series, too! Fisk University Located in …
College mascots have some interesting history
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College Mascots With Interesting Histories (Part Three)

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on July 2, 2020
Having college mascots truly ramp up the excitement level at any college. The only thing more exciting is the history behind the choice of mascot. Be sure to check out Part One and Part Two of our Mascots with Interesting Histories series! Saint Louis University – The Billiken There are various stories associated with Saint …
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ACT & SAT

Interesting Facts About The ACT

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on July 12, 2020
Sometimes, it’s good to take a step back from studying for the ACT and looking at some interesting facts associated with this college entrance exam. Faker Test-Takers When the ACT was first introduced, the admission tickets did not have the students’ photographs on them. Photographs on ACT admission tickets were made mandatory after a cheating …
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Interesting Statistics About the SAT

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on June 28, 2020
The SAT does not fill many students with a sense of excitement. It’s a test, after all, one with weeks of studying tacked onto it. But there are some interesting fun facts about this college entrance exam that can make it seem a little less tedious. So take a study break and check out these …
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Four Community College Graduates Who Went on to Become World-Famous

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on September 28, 2020
Attending community college gives students a huge benefit in terms of lower tuition fees. But despite the thought that they could greatly reduce college costs and potential debt, many students don’t even consider going to a community college. There are many myths surrounding community colleges that get in the way of the real benefits they …
Fun Facts About The ACT / SAT
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3 Fun Facts About The ACT/SAT

By Roxie the RaptorLast updated on January 21, 2020
Thoughts about the ACT or SAT give most students sleepless nights.  Well, it is an important test but getting overwhelmed by it is not going to help. These few fun facts about the ACT/SAT are just what you need when you are looking for a short, refreshing distraction from the intense studying. The SAT was …