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Can Homeschool Students Play Public School Sports?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 9, 2025
Key takeaways Homeschool students may be allowed to play public school sports under state laws like the “Tim Tebow Law.” Rules vary by state and even by school district, so it’s crucial to check local regulations. Students may be required to meet academic, residency, and enrollment criteria. There are alternative sports options for homeschooled students, …
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How To Upskill Yourself and 6 Reasons You Should

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 21, 2023
Upskilling isn’t just another trendy word that’s being thrown about a lot these days. In today’s rapidly evolving job market, upskilling has become a necessity for anyone seeking personal and professional growth. So what exactly is upskilling and why should you upskill yourself? More importantly, how do you upskill yourself? Here’s what you need to …
ACT & SAT

5 Best SAT and ACT Prep Materials

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
The SAT and ACT exams are constantly on high school students’ minds. Taking one of these standardized tests isn’t always required for the college admissions process, but it’s a great way to get merit-based scholarships. Whether they’re taking it for the first time to get their baseline score or trying to get high SAT scores, …
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Educational Bucket List – 10 Places to Visit in The US

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 17, 2023
Love traveling? Love learning? How about combining the two? From big, historically rich cities to beautiful national parks, check out our bucket list of 10 must-visit places in the US. These are amazing trips for students and families to not only have fun but learn something too! 10 Bucket List Places to Visit in the …
college admissions

Do Colleges Reject “Overqualified” Students?

By Hilary CairnsPublished on May 5, 2023
You may have heard from a friend of a friend that they were rejected from Harvard University even though they had a perfect application! Or you heard from a 2nd cousin on the other side of the family that their cousin was rejected from a school with a 50% acceptance rate simply because they were …
myths

Out of Date College Admissions Advice That No Longer Works

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 25, 2023
Adults generally mean well when they give you advice on aspects of life. And a lot of their advice still holds true and should be taken to heart. However, there are some tidbits – like knocking on doors to get jobs – that are simply out of date or just plain wrong. And that holds …
college admissions

April College Planning Calendar

By College Raptor StaffPublished on April 25, 2023
April is such an important month for high school students who are planning to go to college, but it can be overwhelming to keep track of all of the academic calendar dates. Since there are so many dates to keep up with during this busy time of the year, we suggest having a college planning …
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college applications

Essay Guides: How to Combine College Essay Prompts

By Hilary CairnsPublished on April 21, 2023
When applying to colleges, many applications will follow the same formats: basic information, school details, high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, and, of course, the essay. If you have 8-10 colleges you’re applying to (or possibly more), that’s a lot of essays! It can be a daunting task and even cause you to apply to fewer …

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