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How to Improve Your GPA!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Improving your GPA should be a goal whether you’re in high school or college, a freshman or a senior. A high GPA will look excellent on both a college application and a resume. Here are some steps you can take to improve your GPA: Set Aside Time To Study Studying before a test is a …
What are the HiSET and TASC tests
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The HiSET and TASC Tests: What are They?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
Have trouble finishing high school and wondering what your next steps may be? If you were planning on taking the GED (General Education Diploma), be sure to consider the HiSET and TASC tests as well. These tests are all used to measure your knowledge in accordance with that of a typical high school graduate. HiSET …
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7 ways to make your college applications stand out

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 18, 2025
Key takeaways A strong college application includes your academics, extracurriculars, awards, essay, recommendation letters, and careful attention to detail. From your essay and extracurriculars to your online presence, focus on highlighting the depth of your experiences to set your application apart. Take your time and be intentional with each part of your application so colleges …
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Understanding the Different College Application Deadlines

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 17, 2025
Submitting your application within the deadline is the single most important part of the admissions process. Taking the time to put together an outstanding application, complete with a brilliant personal essay and impressive recommendation letters is futile if you don’t send your application in on time. Very few colleges, if any, will even bother to …
Ivy League schools are incredibly hard to get into
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Things You Need for Your Ivy League Application

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 25, 2023
Do you dream of applying to an Ivy League School?  Studying in these prestigious schools is the ultimate dream for many students, and while getting accepted is not impossible, these colleges do ask for a lot. They look for the best of the best, which means your application has to be super-impressive in all respects. …
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6 Bizarre (but REAL) College Application Essay Questions!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whoever said writing an essay had to be boring? Sure, you’ll get your fair share of standard questions like “Why do you want to attend this college” or “Who is someone you admire”, but some applications might ask you to write about more…interesting topics. Here are 6 bizarre college essay questions and prompts, that were …

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