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How To Use Demonstrated Interest To Your Benefit

By Kristen MoonLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’ve read about tactics for improving your odds at college admissions, you may have heard the phrase “demonstrated interest.” What “demonstrated interest” means is your level of engagement and sincerity when researching and interacting with colleges you may apply to. A school’s representatives specifically watch for this. They are trying to gauge a prospect’s …

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A Simple GRE Breakdown + Best GRE Study Material

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 20, 2026

Standing for Graduate Record Examinations, the GRE is a required test for almost all graduate schools within the United States. If you’re considering attending grad school in the near future, this exam is something you’ll have to prepare for. This is what you need to know and GRE study material to help you through! Overview …

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A Basic Guide to the MCAT Sections

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The MCAT or the Medical College Admissions Test is a standardized test that is used as a part of the admissions process for medical schools. There are four MCAT sections: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Critical Analysis and the test is 7.5 hours long. It is administered several times a year all over the United States. …

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A Basic GMAT Breakdown

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re planning on going after a Master’s in Business Administration, you’ve most likely heard of the GMAT. It’s an exam that’s central to your education at graduate school and your future in management. Here’s what you need to know about the GMAT: Overview The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test, allows students to demonstrate …

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Reasons to Consider Attending Grad School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Every undergrad student faces this dilemma after they graduate—should they start job hunting right away so they can start earning and pay off their debt, or should they go to grad school? There’s an ongoing debate: going to grad school means taking on more debt, but advanced degrees will help you earn substantially more money than …

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Cracking the Code: A Breakdown of Graduate School Exams

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 17, 2024

Key Takeaway The four most common graduate school entrance exams are the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT. The GRE is required by most graduate schools in the United States and measures your skills in math, reading, and writing. The GMAT is geared toward business students, the MCAT is for medical students, and the LSAT is …

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What NOT To Do The Summer Before Your Senior Year In High School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If there’s one thing you should NOT do the summer before your senior year in high school it is procrastinating on your college prep. The truth is you cannot afford to put it off any longer. Senior year of high school can get pretty hectic with only small windows of time to work on your …

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May 1st is Coming: How to Notify the College You’ll Attend

By Allison WignallLast updated on February 26, 2025

May 1st is the National Candidate Reply Date or College Decision Day, which are both fancy ways of saying that you need to tell a college you plan to attend their school by the first of May. Ideally, you should send in your acceptance notice far before College Decision Day, just to ensure everything goes …

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When do You Have to Accept a College Offer: Important Deadlines

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 27, 2025

Most future college students have to accept or decline a college’s offer of acceptance by May 1st, which is known as National College Decision Day. There are some exceptions, so it’s important to read all documents, emails, and literature that come from your school. As you start receiving acceptance letters, you may feel like you …

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5 Things You Should Know About A College Before You Accept

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve received acceptance letters from multiple colleges and now it’s time to select one from among these. This is no easy decision. Every college is sure to have some features that drew you to applying to them in the first place. Now it’s time to select that one college where you will spend your next …