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List of Colleges Waiving ACT/SAT Requirements Due to COVID-19

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The academic landscape has changed completely in the wake of COVID-19. Towards the end of the semester, all classes are held online in order to maintain academic continuity. With safety issues still in question, colleges are preparing to make further changes in the coming academic year. One of the most significant changes is some colleges …

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COVID-19 and College Admissions: What You Need to Know

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

With COVID-19 throwing much of the world into disarray, you may be wondering how it will affect your college admissions and college application going forward. Take a look at some must-know information here: Some Schools Changed Decision Deadline When you receive an acceptance letter to a college, most schools ask that you make your decision …

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How Can I Determine My Odds of Getting Into a College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Have you ever looked at a school and wondered “What are my odds of getting into a college?” It’s a question that all high school students will ask themselves while building out their college lists. While it’s all well and good to have a few dream schools on there, you’ll need to determine some schools …

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How to Transfer Colleges: A Complete Guide

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 1, 2024

Key Takeaways: Transferring colleges is common–whether it’s because of academics, social fit, location, or cost. Before transferring, it’s important to understand the transfer process, including deadlines, application requirements, when to visit campus, and maintaining grades. Find out about the level of difficulty of admissions, applying to previously rejected colleges, credit transfer, graduating on time, and …

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What you need to know about college acceptance rates

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 5, 2025

Key takeaways: College acceptance rates are the percentage of accepted applicants in an admissions cycle at any particular school. Caltech is one of the most selective with a 2.6% acceptance rate, and University of Maine is one of the least selective at 96.8%. You can improve your chances of an acceptance letter with high grades, …

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Changes for NACAC’s Student Recruitment Rules

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Higher education is a common topic in the news headlines, especially with the 2020 presidential race underway. However, higher education jumped back into the spotlight recently when NACAC made an announcement about new student recruitment rule changes. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know, and how these changes affect the future of college …

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If College Acceptance Rates Are Low, Should I Bother Applying To That School?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 30, 2023

Acceptance rates are one of many factors you’ll consider when creating a list of potential colleges. Schools with higher acceptance rates are easier to get into than colleges with lower acceptance rates. Does it mean you should only apply to a college with high rates? What happens if the college you’re interested in has a …

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How Do You Know If You’re An Independent College Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College is certainly a time of growing independence. Many college students would consider themselves independent, in charge of their own day to day tasks and responsibilities. But independent and dependent mean other things in the college world, especially when it comes to financial matters. When filling the FAFSA, you will need to state whether you’re …

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9 Common College Interview Questions & How To Answer Them

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 10, 2025

Most colleges don’t require college interviews, but some recommend them and others even require you attend an interview, either virtually or on campus. Even if it’s only recommended, scheduling a college interview is a fantastic way to boost your acceptance odds. While attending them can be stressful, being prepared can help you cut down on …

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How to Finalize Your College Application Checklist

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You have a list of colleges you’re interested in, but which do you apply to? You may have a list of 20 schools, but that doesn’t mean you should apply to all 20. Instead, you want to take time time to finalize your list. Here are some tips for ticking off your college application checklist. …