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What Should NOT Influence Your Final College Choice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
While it is absolutely critical to know which factors to take into consideration when making your final college choice, it is just as important to know what factors should not influence your final college choice—at least, not solely or even having a big influence. Listed below are factors that shouldn’t influence your final college decisions: …
Don't make a hasty decision when choosing your college.
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Why You Don’t Want to Rush Your Final College Choice

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The college search process is long and grueling, as is the college prep process, the college application process, and the college selection process. It can be very tempting to look at your acceptance letters and just pick and option already, so you can finally take a well-deserved break and stop stressing over it. However, a …
Is a low acceptance rate good?
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Does A Low Acceptance Rate Mean A School Is Better?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Is a low acceptance rate good? A low acceptance rate does not automatically mean a school is better. Despite the hype surrounding the acceptance rate, here’s the truth. It does not really tell you much about the quality of education you will receive at a particular school. It’s a measure of its exclusivity, not necessarily …
ACT & SAT

More Interesting ACT / SAT Prep Tips to Try

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
When it comes to ACT / SAT prep, every trick is worth trying. Some work better for certain students than others, but that’s why it’s important to test a few different methods to find the ones that work best for you. We’ve given plenty of ACT / SAT prep tips before, but here are three …
Use these time management strategies so you won't run out of time on the ACT or SAT.
ACT & SAT

Time Keeping Strategies For The ACT And SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 13, 2024
The ACT and SAT questions are challenging by themselves. Add to it the limited time that you have to answer all the questions and these tests become even more challenging. Part of taking the SAT or ACT is knowing how to use your time wisely. If you find you’re running out of time to answer …
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ACT & SAT

ACT / SAT Test Taking Strategies to AVOID

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
There’s a lot of advice out there that helps you on the SAT and ACT, but mixed in with the good advice, is some bad advice. Here are just a few test-taking strategies you should be avoiding. “Cramming / All-Nighter”  Some students think study cramming works, but it can do more harm than good. Whether …
Taking both tests won't double your success rate.
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Myth: Taking Both the ACT and SAT Will Double My Success Rate

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
“Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than master one.” It’s a quote that speaks to being well-rounded, the value of having many skills and not focusing on one expertise. When it comes to the ACT and SAT, however, it might be better just take one. There’s a reason why taking both …

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