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Take Advantage Of the ‘Question of the Day’ Features for the ACT and SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

With so much at stake—between admission odds and scholarship eligibility—it’s not a good idea to wait for the last minute to start studying for the ACT and SAT. Experts suggest starting from your sophomore or junior year. One thing that can help is the SAT and ACT Question of the Day features that both test …

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The Average College GPA and Test Scores…And Why it Matters

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 21, 2023

During your high school years, you’ve likely been focused on your GPA and test scores alone. While you might be aware of some of your classmates’ scores, their grades (unless it’s a group project) tend to have little to do with yours. However, when it’s time to apply to college, other students’ GPAs and SAT/ACT results …

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How to Have The Ideal ACT / SAT Practice Test Session

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Taking a practice test of the ACT or SAT before the real deal can truly give you insight into how the test works in real time. Studying is great and all, but if you’re not using your time wisely and leaving space to review your work, you could run into trouble. Here are some ways …

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ACT / SAT Reading Section Tip: Read The Questions First

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Wondering how you can do better on the reading section in either the ACT or SAT? Here’s one of our ACT / SAT reading tips: read the questions first. Skip the passage almost entirely and read the questions first. Read At Least the First Sentence While you’ll want to skip to the questions first, make …

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How To Craft An Impressive Personal Statement For Your College Application

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 20, 2026

A personal statement is one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal when you are applying to college. It is the one component that allows you to showcase your unique talents and skills, all those traits that set you apart from all other applicants. When all applications come accompanied by outstanding academic grades, how …

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What’s The SAT Question-And-Answer Service?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the best ways to learn and improve is by analyzing your mistakes. Fortunately, the SAT has a service that can help you do just that—their Question and Answer Service! Essentially, you can get a copy of your test with your answers, and compare them to the correct answers to see which areas you …

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One Of The Most Important Questions: Why Attend This College?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

While filling out college application you are sure to come across this question several times, “Why do you want to attend this school?” You might see it in your app, in an essay prompt, asked about it in an interview. While it may seem like a simple enough question, the answer question tells the reader …

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What NOT To Do In Your College Application

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are certain things that are sure to get your application rejected. Here’s a list of things of what NOT to do on your college application. Send in Gifts While you might be doing this as a way to show your appreciation, sending in gifts along with your application may be misconstrued as a form …

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Why You Should Send Thank You Notes During The College App Process

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Applying to college is not a solitary endeavor. Although you will be the main person putting everything together, the process inevitably several other people—a mentor who writes your recommendation letters, the counselor who advises you regarding various courses and colleges, the college admissions team who conduct your interviews, a professor you meet while visiting, and …

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How To Cancel Your ACT or SAT Score

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 28, 2025

Key Takeaways If you took the ACT or SAT and feel like you didn’t perform your best, there are a few options to manage your scores. You may choose to cancel your test entirely, which means it will not be scored, so no score will be generated for you or potential colleges to see. You …