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Should Your Student Defer Enrollment to College A Year Due To COVID?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The rise of the coronavirus and social distancing practices have greatly altered everyday life. Additionally, it’s throwing the future school year in jeopardy too. With so many unknowns, many colleges are asking big questions: Should they go ahead with in-person learning? Explore online classes as a safer alternative? Defer enrollment a year? Regardless of method, …

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List of Colleges Waiving ACT/SAT Requirements Due to COVID-19

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The academic landscape has changed completely in the wake of COVID-19. Towards the end of the semester, all classes are held online in order to maintain academic continuity. With safety issues still in question, colleges are preparing to make further changes in the coming academic year. One of the most significant changes is some colleges …

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How to Adjust to Online Learning During Quarantine

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Almost all students are currently studying and working from home during the coronavirus outbreak. If you’re in this boat, you might find the switch to online learning a little jarring. In some cases, it can be a struggle. Here are some tips to help you better adjust. Focus on Communication Communication is key when it …

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How COVID-19 Affects Grades in High School and College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

COVID-19 is affecting everyone’s lives, and one area where it’s causing some chaos is grading for colleges and high schools. Wondering how COVID-19 affects grades? The schools themselves are wondering the exact same thing. There are a few things to know when it comes to your grades and graduation. Schools Are Opting for Different Solutions …

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How COVID-19 Affects AP Tests

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you taking an AP course this year for high school? You may be wondering about your AP tests, especially as we get closer to the end of the school year. Here are some things to note on how COVID-19 is affecting AP classes and tests. The AP Tests Will Be Given at Home The …

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Academic Things to Do During the Quarantine

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

With much of the world under a stay-at-home order, you might be wondering what academic things to do during the quarantine. Fortunately, you can keep on top of your work, education, and college plans. Here are three things to keep in mind or work on in the coming weeks: Write Your College Essays Part of …

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COVID-19 and College Admissions: What You Need to Know

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

With COVID-19 throwing much of the world into disarray, you may be wondering how it will affect your college admissions and college application going forward. Take a look at some must-know information here: Some Schools Changed Decision Deadline When you receive an acceptance letter to a college, most schools ask that you make your decision …

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Is the ACT or SAT Easier?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Junior year is the time to start thinking about the ACT and SAT, so you might be asking, “which is easier, the ACT or SAT?” You might be a bit surprised by the answer. It Depends There is no straightforward answer to the question “Is the ACT or SAT easier?” It actually depends… on you. …

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Where Can You Take The SAT Or ACT?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The SAT and ACT are each held 7 times a year in the United States. Ever ask yourself where you can take the SAT or ACT? These tests are conducted at various high schools, colleges, universities, and places across the country. These educational institutions where the tests are held are called test centers. Every state …

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Common App vs Coalition App: Which is Better?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Filling out applications for several colleges can be laborious and time-consuming. The most tedious part is filling in those basic personal details over and over again. One way to avoid this is by using the Common App or the Coalition App. With both of these apps, you fill out your personal information and accomplishments only …