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Colleges That Offer Rolling Admissions for Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 10, 2025
If a college has rolling admission, it means they review applications as they come in, rather than all at once. This process means you hear back faster, and you could have a higher chance of acceptance if you apply early. Many rolling admission colleges also “roll” your application over to the next suitable semester if …
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ACT & SAT

What are SAT Subject Tests?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The standard SAT format includes sections on Reading, Math, Writing & Language, and an optional essay. But did you know there are additional, optional tests you could take? In fact, there are twenty! What are the SAT Subject Tests? The SAT Subject Tests focus on specific subjects and are an opportunity for a student to …
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Can I Take the ACT or SAT in Another Language?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Students who have learned English as a second language might find the ACT and SAT tests to be intimidating since they rely pretty heavily on written English—particularly when it comes to the Reading, Writing, and Verbal sections. So is there a way an ESL or bilingual student could take the test in a language besides …
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ACT & SAT

Scholarships for Students with Impressive ACT/SAT Scores

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
The daunting SAT and ACT tests can be thought of in many ways. A random sampling of college seniors, after time to reflect on their test experience, variously described the tests as “rites of passage,” “milestones,” “headaches,” “stressful,” and “rewarding.” The bottom line is that all the above is true. Being truthful, the tests are …
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What Do Colleges Look For On Social Media?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 29, 2025
Your carefully-put-together application and personal essay tells college authorities a lot about yourself. But, it’s only what you want them to hear. It does not tell the reader much about that other side of you. It’s the side that reserved for your friends and family. That’s what the college wants to know. Are you really …
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Myth: Test-Flexible Colleges Have Lower Standards Than Test-Required Colleges

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
When creating your college application, you have to understand that each portion matters. Your essay, your extracurricular activities, your references, your GPA, your courseload: Everything carries some amount of weight. That includes your standardized test scores. At colleges where the test scores are mandatory, those scores help to balance out your GPA. It also balances …
ACT & SAT

National Average Score for the ACT Writing Section

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 26, 2024
The writing section of the ACT is optional, but it can be a great way to show off your writing skills and initiative to potential colleges. Some schools require it from their applicants, including Martin Luther College, United States Military Academy (West Point), and University of Montana Western. Currently, the national average score for the …

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