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Test scores still matter. Even as more colleges are going test-optional, they are still very important in college admissions. In addition, just because a college does not use test scores when making admissions decisions, they may need test scores for other reasons. Here are seven ways they are used in the college admissions process: 1. …

Among the many questions I field regarding the college admissions process, one of them is among the most popular: “Is it important that I do volunteering work while I am in high school?” The short answer is: Yes, it does matter. However, like many things in the admissions process, there is more substance to that …

National Decision Day is May 1st. While you’re more than welcome to make a decision early, most colleges and universities need to hear back on whether or not you’ll attend by this date. No matter when you decide, what do you need to do? Here is your “to-do” list after getting accepted into college. 1. …

May 1st is known as THE day in the college admissions world. Future college students from all over are finalizing their final commitment and saying hello to their future campus and home. May 1st is National College Decision Day and College Raptor is so excited for its students to experience it soon! As exciting as …

You apply, you wait, and ultimately, you are accepted. Ideally, you are accepted to multiple schools, which brings up the question, “what now?” How do you choose? What do I consider? There isn’t an exact science to this and bear in mind that depending on your personal preferences, the deciding factors in choosing a college …

The acceptance letters have arrived, and if you’ve been accepted to multiple colleges then you now have a tough decision to make: How do you make your final college decision? Making this decision is part financial, part academic, part logic, and part gut feeling. There are so many factors that go into making the final …

College rejection letters can hurt. If you get one, stay calm and keep your head up. You have options. If you’ve received a college rejection letter, you should consider writing appeal letter while also celebrating the acceptance letters you do receive. Here’s how you can approach this disappointment. Why Do Colleges Reject Students? The reason …

Colleges look for more than just grades and test scores. Of course, high school grades and standardized test scores are important. But there’s also your extracurricular activities, your course selection, and some other things we detail below. Comprehensively, what do colleges look for in a student? Before detailing what colleges look for, it helps to …