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How to Help Your Student Prep for the ACT / SAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your student may have their ACT and SAT coming up and are busy studying every evening for this big exam! Even though they’re at their desk reading away or taking practice tests, there are plenty of things you can do as a parent to help them. Here are a few things you can do to …
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7 of the Weirdest College Admission Essays

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 25, 2025
Key takeaways Weird essays can help you stand out. Admissions officers receive hundreds of essays, and having a unique twist could help make yours catch their eye. To help engage the readers, embrace your quirks, show what makes you unique, and let your personality shine. Be creative, it’s a quality that extends far beyond writing. …
Skipping questions on the SAT and ACT is perfectly fine!
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Myth: I HAVE to Answer My ACT/SAT Questions in Order

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
You may have heard it said before that you have to answer your ACT or SAT questions in exact order, but did you know that’s not exactly true? In any particular section, you can absolutely jump around from question to question! Here’s a bit of myth debunking on this so-called “fact:” Skip the Toughies Part …
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What Is A SAT Subject Test And Should You Take It?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
All students know about the importance of taking the SAT test for college applications but not many know about SAT subject tests and others mistakenly use the term interchangeably with SAT tests. The two are not the same. SAT subject tests are distinctly different from SAT tests. What is a Subject Test? An SAT subject …
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A Guide to Choosing the ACT or SAT

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most colleges specify that they require test scores in an application—though almost all students will take either test. Depending on where you live in the US, one test or the other could be much more popular, and so your high school may only offer one. Taking the other might be trickier, but could be well …
Here are some unusual SAT and ACT test prep tips.
ACT & SAT

Unusual ACT & SAT Test Prep Tips

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
You’ve heard all the regular ACT and SAT test prep tips: Take the practice exams and check your answers. Focus on your weak areas. So here are a few tips that are a bit more unusual when it comes to your ACT and SAT study time. Use a Distraction Add On It’s easy to get …
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What Do Standardized Tests Measure and Why Take Them?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on April 9, 2024
Standardized testing is a highly debated topic. Many question its accuracy in assessing the true abilities and potential of students. Regardless, standardized tests still carry significant weight in the college admissions process. So the question remains: What exactly are standardized tests, and why take them? What is Standardized Testing? A standardized test is when students …

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