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What Is the Average GPA in America?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 27, 2025

Key Takeaways The average high school GPA in America is 3.0, roughly a B average. The average college GPA in America is slightly higher at around 3.15. GPA is an important measure of academic performance, but it doesn’t entirely define your abilities. Colleges and scholarships often consider other factors like extracurriculars, essays, and test scores. …

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What You Need to Know About the New SAT “Adversity Score”

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to the ACT and SAT, changes aren’t very frequent. However, when there is a change, it causes a big stir and conversation about the pros and cons. Have you heard about the recent introduction of the SAT Adversity Score? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know about this change. What …

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Considering Online Colleges? How to Know if it’s Right for You!

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Have you been considering attending an online college instead of a physical location? Many people find them convenient options! There are a few things you need to think about before deciding if online colleges are right for you. Here are three questions to ask yourself. Can You Stay Organized and Self Motivated? The biggest question …

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What Exactly Is A Bachelor’s Degree?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re graduating high school or an international student looking to study in the United States, you’ve likely heard about “Bachelor’s Degrees.” But what are they? How are they different from other degrees? And what benefits do you get from them? We’ll answer these questions and more in this article that covers everything you need …

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How To Earn The Highest SAT Score You Can

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 31, 2025

Key Takeaways: The highest possible SAT score you can earn is 1600. Only 7% of test takers earned higher than 1400 in 2025 – the average score was 1028. Getting the highest SAT score you can require you to study, take practice tests, and understand the exam inside and out. The highest possible SAT score …

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How To Set A Realistic ACT / SAT Score Goal

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 21, 2024

Setting ACT and SAT goals is more important than students tend to realize. Of course, you want to do the best you can on either exam, but getting a “good score” means different things to different students. Setting ACT/SAT goals helps you stay motivated and gives you something to aim for. Here are some tips …

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Where Can You Find SAT / ACT Practice Questions?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 20, 2026

  Whether you are a junior gearing up for your first ACT/SAT or if you’re a senior who wants to improve your score, practice makes perfect. Studying for these exams is a must. One of the best ways to prep? Answering practice questions. Fortunately, there are several places where you can find SAT / ACT …

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How to Find College App Essay Inspiration

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you struggling to find a topic for your college application essay? It isn’t always easy to settle on one idea, especially if the school didn’t give you a common app prompt. These three tips will help you find inspiration for your essay. Brainstorm One of the best things you can do for your college …

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Daily ACT / SAT Prep Tips and Tricks

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Although you should be setting aside a few hours every week to devote to ACT and SAT prep leading up to your test date, it doesn’t hurt to do a bit of studying on your off days. These daily tips will take just a few minutes every day, but can keep your mind fresh between …

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How to Finalize Your College Application Checklist

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You have a list of colleges you’re interested in, but which do you apply to? You may have a list of 20 schools, but that doesn’t mean you should apply to all 20. Instead, you want to take time time to finalize your list. Here are some tips for ticking off your college application checklist. …