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questions & answers

Your Guide to Reapplying to College After a Rejection

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 4, 2023
Did you not receive an acceptance letter from your dream school?  Don’t fret! Reapplying to college after rejection may be an option. But, here are a few things to keep in mind and to do in the upcoming months before reapplying to college after rejection. Can You Reapply to a College After Being Rejected? In …
ACT & SAT

Managing Test Anxiety for the ACT / SAT

By Julia WassonLast updated on December 22, 2022
Researchers estimate that between 10 and 40 percent of all students experience some test anxiety. According to Morgan Grotewiel, Ph.D., Adjunct Faculty in the University of Missouri-St. Louis Department of Counseling and Family Therapy, “Test-anxious people perceive testing situations as personally threatening, and they respond with intense emotional reactions.” This can range from little more …
There are pros and cons to being a transfer student.
college admissions

The Pros and Cons of Being a Transfer Student

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Transfers are more common than you might think; in fact, it’s estimated that nearly 1/3rd of all college students transfer at least once during their higher education. The National Student Clearing House Research Center found that 37.2% transfer at least once within six years. As with every decision, there are pros and cons. Each upside …
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ACT & SAT

Should I Take the ACT or the SAT?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
As you well know, there are two major college entrance exams—the ACT and the SAT. Some students take one over the other based on where they live (certain areas of America seem to have a different preference), and others simply take both. But if you’re asking yourself the question: which should I take? Ask yourself …
Here's how you can nail a college interview
college admissions

How to Nail a College Interview

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are many elements to impressing a college during the application process—your GPA, ACT/SAT scores, essays, extracurricular activities, honors, the application itself. But there’s another way you can boost your chances—nail a college interview. If you’re very interested in a specific college, you can meet with an admissions officer during your visit and have a …
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college applications

8 Ways To Narrow Down Your College List

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on March 12, 2024
If you’ve found yourself overwhelmed by the number schools you are interested, it’s time to narrow down that college list. It’s common to have a long list of options, but applying to too many can be expensive, stressful, and make it hard to give each application the attention it deserves. Whether you’re unsure where to …
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college applications

Uncovering True Leadership Experience for College Applications

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 28, 2025
When filling out a college application, there’s one section you’re almost guaranteed to see: leadership experience. For many students, it’s a buzzword that carries weight with admissions officers. But what does it truly mean, and (most importantly) how can you make sure it’s highlighted on your college application? What Is Leadership Experience and Why Does …
Can you reapply to a college if you've been deferred?
college admissions

How to Navigate a College Deferred Admission Decision

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 8, 2025
When you apply to a college under early action or early decision, you can get back three responses: accepted, rejected, or deferred. Deferred means the college wants to review your application again with the regular decision applicants. It can be stressful, as you’ll have to play the waiting game, but here are some things you …

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