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COVID-19 and the SAT / ACT: What You Need to Know

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 3, 2020
With the coronavirus rearranging college classrooms and many other facets of our lives, high school students and their parents may be wondering how this affects standardized testing in regards to entrance exams. Here’s what you need to know about COVID-19 and SAT / ACT. The Tests Are Cancelled or Rescheduled March is usually a month …
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COVID-19 and College Admissions: What You Need to Know

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 27, 2020
With COVID-19 throwing much of the world into disarray, you may be wondering how it will affect your college admissions and college application going forward. Take a look at some must-know information here: Some Schools Changed Decision Deadline When you receive an acceptance letter to a college, most schools ask that you make your decision …
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The Basic Overview of College Preparations

By Hilary CairnsPublished on March 25, 2020
Is it time to start college preparations? There’s quite a few steps you’ll need to take to be ready to apply, get acceptance letters, and attend! Check out these must-know steps: Pick Your Classes – Consider Academic Rigor College preparations start in high school. Your junior and senior classes can actually have a big impact …
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Is the ACT or SAT Easier?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on March 9, 2020
Junior year is the time to start thinking about the ACT and SAT, so you might be asking, “which is easier, the ACT or SAT?” You might be a bit surprised by the answer. It Depends There is no straightforward answer to the question “Is the ACT or SAT easier?” It actually depends… on you. …
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Where Can You Take The SAT Or ACT?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on January 30, 2020
The SAT and ACT are each held 7 times a year in the United States. Ever ask yourself where you can take the SAT or ACT? These tests are conducted at various high schools, colleges, universities, and places across the country. These educational institutions where the tests are held are called test centers. Every state …
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PSAT to SAT: The Differences Between The Two

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 15, 2020
The PSAT and the SAT are two different standardized tests offered by the College Board. Both tests may be fundamentally similar but they are not the same. There are several minor and major differences between the two that it’s important to be aware of. Purpose of the PSAT and SAT The PSAT is not a …
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Common App vs Coalition App: Which is Better?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on January 21, 2020
Filling out applications for several colleges can be laborious and time-consuming. The most tedious part is filling in those basic personal details over and over again. One way to avoid this is by using the Common App or the Coalition App. With both of these apps, you fill out your personal information and accomplishments only …