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2 Ways to Find Volunteer Work That Suits You This Summer

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Did you know that volunteering can be a great way to boost your college application? It helps you develop crucial transferable skills, from communication and interpersonal skills to team working and leadership skills. You will also hone your time management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. All of these skills can add serious weight to your …
What do you do after you've taken the ACT or SAT exam?
ACT & SAT

What to Do After You Take the ACT or SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Feels good to have the Big Test Day over and done with, right? The ACT and SAT exam take up a big amount of time, energy, and focus, so to finally take the test can leave many students feeling relieved. But what now? Celebrate and Relax First off: celebrate! You worked hard and you made …
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What Should You Do If You Get A Low ACT / SAT Score?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
High ACT/SAT scores can boost your chances of getting accepted into the university of your choice. Scoring well on these tests is even more important if you are applying to highly competitive institutions, where every single aspect of your application will be weighed, including your test scores. Also, you can qualify for more scholarships with …
ACT & SAT

7 Helpful Last Minute SAT/ACT Prep Tips

By Allison WignallLast updated on July 3, 2024
SAT and ACT prep isn’t something you should cram the week before your test date. These exams aren’t about facts and figures, and it takes months to master the material and formats. If you forgot to prepare, though, it’s better late than never! As your test date approaches, there are some last minute SAT/ACT test …
In a perfect world, you would never second guess your answers, especially on the SAT or ACT.
ACT & SAT

When to Change Your Answer on the ACT / SAT (And When Not To)

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
In an ideal world, you’d never second guess your answers. It’s a great feeling when you bubble in your answer and you know, for sure, you’re right. However, it doesn’t feel as great when you’re not certain, when you’re flipping-flopping between A or C, or you think question 43 might be wrong—maybe. That uncertainty can …
Don't believe these myths about the SAT.
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More Myths About the SAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Plenty of myths circulate around the SAT and you’ve probably have heard a few as you’re preparing for your test date. Believing these myths can actually be detrimental to your final SAT score as well as your college applications. Here are just three you may have heard during high school. Myth: The PSAT Isn’t Important …
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What is the PSAT/NMSQT and why does this test matter?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 8, 2026
Key takeaways The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is the test used to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Only high school juniors can qualify for National Merit Scholarships, though sophomores can take the test for practice. High scores can lead to recognition such as Commended Student, Semifinalist, or Finalist status. The …

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