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Back-To-School Activities for High School Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on May 20, 2025

Key Takeaway Looking for icebreakers and team-building exercises that students will actually love participating in? We’ve put together 10 back-to-school activities that can help establish a positive classroom environment for the year ahead: Two Truths and a Lie School Scavenger Hunt Human Knot Human Bingo Meet and Greet Event Beach Ball Toss “This or That” …

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From Practice to Perfect: PSAT to SAT Conversion

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 7, 2025

The PSAT can help you prepare for the SAT, as it’s often seen as the “practice” SAT (though it really stands for Preliminary SAT). While it’s not a perfect 1:1 ratio, you can convert your PSAT score to an SAT score to see how you would have done if you took the real deal SAT. …

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How Colleges Test IQ and Measure Intelligence

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 27, 2025

Many colleges request SAT or ACT scores from applicants during their admission processes, but what about IQ? While an IQ test can give you information about your potential, colleges and universities don’t often ask for your results or test your IQ should you attend. Below, we provided an overview of IQ, what it means for …

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Preparing for the LSAT with Example Questions

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 5, 2025

In order to ace the LSAT, you’re going to need to practice taking the exam. It’s not like other tests where you can study and memorize material. The LSAT tests your comprehension and reading skills, so you’re going to have to become comfortable with the types of questions. Use these sources and LSAT example questions …

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Accommodations for Students and How to Get Them

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 5, 2025

All colleges and universities in the United States offer accommodations to students with disabilities. They can vary from advanced course selection to additional time on exams, depending on the individual’s needs. Some conditions that qualify for accommodations include learning disabilities, blindness, hard of hearing, and chronic medical conditions. You can learn more about accommodations at …

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10 Winter Break Camps for High School Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on January 13, 2025

Winter break camps are an excellent way for high school students to stay active during and after the holidays! Even busy high school seniors can reap benefits of these unique opportunities. Below, we explain what a winter break camp is, their benefits, and give a few examples of camps you might want to check out. …

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Schools With Early Action

By Hilary CairnsPublished on December 19, 2024

Early Action is a great way to apply to colleges you’re sincerely interested in and to get applications out of the way. Applications are usually due on November 1 and 15, but this isn’t a hard and fast rule. In this article, we’ve created a master list of schools with Early Action application cycles so …

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Preparing for Success: The Impact of Pre-College Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 17, 2024

You might be wondering what a pre-college program actually is. It’s exactly what it sounds like—a program that happens in the summer to help prepare you for what’s ahead, both academically and socially. While it may sound exciting, you may want to know how you find the one that’s right for you. What’s it really …

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Early Decision Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 6, 2024

Early Decision allows students to apply earlier to their dream colleges. However, if you’re accepted, you’re expected to attend the school the following fall. We’ve compiled a list of over 200 colleges and universities in the United States that offer Early Decision to their applicants. Here’s a review of what you can expect. What Is …

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Turn Generosity into Opportunity: National Giving Day for Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on December 2, 2024

National Giving Day (also known as Giving Tuesday) encourages everyone to give back to their communities with charitable donations, volunteer work, or simply raising awareness for causes that matter. But for college-bound students, National Giving Day is also a chance to make your college application shine. Here’s how you can make the most of your …