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What is the Student Support Services (SSS) for Federal TRIO?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 7, 2025

Key Takeaways: The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program provides resources to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Projects can include academic advising, scholarships, FAFSA assistance, mentoring programs, and more. Students can apply for a SSS program by visiting their school’s website or contacting their financial aid office. Student Support Services is one of the programs under …

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3 Reasons to do Your College Interviews

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023

Many schools offer applicants the chance to do college interviews as part of their admissions application. These sessions are often with a faculty member or professor in your intended field, but they can also be the alumni network of the school. They ask questions to see if you’re the right fit for their school and …

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How Your High School Class Schedule Can Affect Your Acceptance Odds

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When choosing coursework in high school, most students jump in and pick subjects they find interesting. Very few will actually choose subjects with a view to college acceptance. The fact is, the coursework you choose in high school can greatly affect your odds of acceptance when it comes time to apply for college. Here are …

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How to Get into Ivy League Schools

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It is no easy feat to be accepted to the Ivy League and top-tier universities throughout the U.S. The Ivy League acceptance rates are very low compared to other schools. Just because it isn’t easy doesn’t mean it’s not possible! So, how to get into ivy league schools? Well, thousands of students get accepted into …

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How Important is a College’s Acceptance Rate?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the very first things many students look at while searching for colleges is a school’s acceptance rate. It’s an indicator of how difficult it is to be accepted into that particular school. But how important are the rates, really? How will they affect your college search and application process? Safety, Match, and Reach …

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College Admissions Cares About More Than Just GPA and Test Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

While your test scores and GPA are very important to your college admission chances, they’re not all schools care about. Lots of students have high test scores or have a high GPA, but not all take the opportunity to do more. In addition to these two things, here’s what else a college may be looking …

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Four More Ways To Boost Your Acceptance Odds

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It does not hurt to take time to read about and implement as many strategies as you can to increase your chances of getting into college. Here are four more tips that you can add to the original tips we’ve published on how to boost your acceptance odds. Raise Your GPA and Academic Rigor This …

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What Is Graduate School? The Pros and Cons

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 7, 2025

Key Takeaways: Graduate schools are colleges and universities that offer advanced educational programs and postgraduate degrees. Students can pursue master’s degrees, doctorates, and graduate certificates at grad schools. Scholarships, state grants, and federal student loans can help you pay for your graduate degree. What Is Graduate School? In the United States, graduate schools are colleges …

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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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What is the GRE? A simple breakdown with study resources

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 27, 2026

Key takeaways:  The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized, computer-delivered test that students take to get into graduate school.  The test includes the Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning sections.  A good score can help you get into graduate school and potentially lead to scholarship opportunities.  There are many free resources and practice …