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Good Transition Words to Help You Write an Outstanding Essay

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 14, 2025
Key Takeaways Transition words help connect ideas and make essays easier to read. Different transitions show addition, contrast, cause and effect, or order. Using the right transitions makes your essay clear and organized. Don’t use the same transition words too much. Mix them up! Transition words also demonstrate good structure and flow in your essay. …
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college admissions, college applications

Lowest Admission Rate College + Application Tips For Success  

By College Raptor StaffPublished on August 4, 2025
Key Takeaways: A college’s admission (or acceptance) rate refers to the percentage of admitted students in relation to the number of students that applied for that year’s application cycle. The lowest admission rate currently in the US is CalTech followed closely by Harvard University–both with acceptances rates just above 3%. To get ahead of the …
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online colleges

Applying to an Online College: A Complete Guide

By College Raptor StaffPublished on July 24, 2025
Applying to an online college is a practical solution for busy adults, parents, and anyone looking for a flexible school schedule. These programs let you balance classes with work or family without putting your plans on hold. Here’s what you need to know about choosing and applying to an online college. Types of Online College …
A valedictorian is the student with the highest academic achievements in their graduating class.
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How to Graduate High School Early

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 16, 2025
Key Takeaway Graduating early can be a smart move for some students as it can allow them to start college sooner, enter the workforce, or begin their next chapter. There are many reasons students choose to graduate early: academic readiness, personal goals, financial reasons, or looking for more flexibility. While it’s possible to graduate high …
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college applications

When Do College Applications Open?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on June 16, 2025
Key Takeaways: Most college applications for the following academic year open on August 1. Students who wish to apply early should have their applications submitted by November. January 1 is the common regular decision application deadline, but some schools accept later submissions, including those which use rolling admission cycles. College applications usually open on August …
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Game On: Making Learning Stick With These 7 Classroom Games

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 16, 2025
Key Takeaways Implementing classroom games in a high school setting is a refreshing way to improve classroom learning, increase motivation, and get students collaborating. Depending on the needs of your students and the content you are teaching, opt for the type of game that works best: academic, digital, physical, or creative. Below we’ve listed seven …
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ACT & SAT

What are the “Easiest” AP Classes?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 20, 2025
Key Takeaways Taking AP classes is great for boosting your GPA, allows you to earn college credit, and helps you stand out on college applications. Based on the 2024 score distributions, these are the ten AP classes that the majority of students scored a 3 or higher on: AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Research, …
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ACT & SAT

ACT Test Dates in 2026-2027

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 28, 2026
Key Takeaways If you’re thinking about taking the ACT in 2026, you’ll want to make sure you sign up for one of the test dates (June, July, September, October, or December). You can register for the ACT and see your scores by signing up for a MyACT account. Planning ahead for the ACT means you …

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