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LSAT stands for Law School Admission Test.
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What You Need To Know About The LSAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 17, 2024
The LSAT (Law School Admission Test) is a standardized exam that tests your preparedness for law school. If you’re planning on studying law, you’ll need to complete this test and submit your test scores along with the other requirements as part of your application to law school. The LSAT is administered by the Law School …
What are the differences between need blind and need aware?
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What Is The Difference Between Need-Aware And Need-Blind Admission Policies?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 10, 2024
Is applying to a need-aware or need-blind school better? While need-aware schools will take your financial decision into account during the admission process, need-blind schools only focus on your academics. Both of these financial aid policies have their benefits and drawbacks, but the best fit will vary from student to student. It all depends on …
Spring admission isn't as common as fall admission, but is still widely available.
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What Does a Spring Admission to a College Mean?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
While it certainly isn’t as common as being admitted in the fall, spring admissions are options at many colleges and universities across the country. Put simply, it means that students are admitted to a school for the spring semester. This is generally a smaller admittance pool. With some schools, students can indicate that they would …
Orientation is one of the student events that happens after you've chosen your college.
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Student Events that Happen After You Accept a College Offer

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Congratulations! You’ve chosen your college. You may be wondering what happens next. Every school is different, but here are a few student events you can expect to happen over the next few months. Orientation  Almost all colleges and universities have some sort of orientation for students. This is usually a “getting to know you” time …
A student and an administrator conducting a college interview while sitting at a desk.
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Questions YOU Should Ask in a College Interview

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Typically, when it comes to a college interview you’re the one answering the questions instead of asking them. However, when the interview draws to a close most interviewers will ask the student, “Do you have any questions for me?” Your answer should always be YES! What Should You Expect in a College Interview? Not all …

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