All Getting in Articles

Woman holding calendar with text: How to Pick the Best SAT / ACT dates
ACT & SAT

How to Change an SAT Test Date

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 7, 2023
Students can change their SAT date by canceling their existing test date and scheduling a new one. Although students will receive a registration fee refund, there is a cancellation fee. Students should cancel and reschedule their SAT if they are not prepared for the exam or they have a scheduling conflict. As your SAT date …
college admissions

What Happens if You Miss a College Application Deadline?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
College applications should always be turned in on time. For many schools, it is impossible to turn in applications past the deadline (usually January 1st). However, mistakes, and life, happen. You may have experienced a technical issue that didn’t allow you to submit your application, you could have had an emergency, you were waiting on …
Graduating students throwing their caps in the air.
questions & answers

What To Do After Graduation

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
So, you’ve graduated high school – now what? Well, first off, congratulations on graduation! You’ve done a wonderful job and your whole life is ahead of you. This is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time for planning. So here are some tips and ideas on what to do after your graduate high …
how to improve your grades
college applications, questions & answers

How to Calculate Cumulative GPA

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
There are different types of Grade Point Averages (GPA) including cumulative, weighted, unweighted, and more. But what is a cumulative GPA, and how can you calculate it? And, you might be wondering, how can you raise it? We’ll answer all these questions below. What is a Cumulative GPA?  A cumulative GPA is the average of …
A perfect ACT score of 36 is elusive, but that shouldn't stop you from getting into your dream school.
ACT & SAT

What is The Highest Possible ACT Score?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 20, 2023
The highest score to be achieved on the ACT is 36. The composite ACT score is the average of the students’ scores in four sections: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. 3,376 students received the max ACT score in 2022. What is the Highest Possible ACT Score? The highest score a student can earn on the …
How to study for the ACT and SAT with a group or partner
ACT & SAT

How to Find Your ACT Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 28, 2024
After you sit for the ACT, you’re likely going to be a bit antsy! After all – now it’s a waiting game for the scores! So how can you view your ACT scores? You can find your results right on your MyACT account! Keep reading to learn more about finding your ACT scores, what they …
questions & answers

Ultimate Graduation Checklist For Parents

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 21, 2022
High school graduation marks a major milestone in your child’s life. It’s their first step into adulthood. From here on, they’ll have to learn to deal with life’s many challenges and make important decisions on their own. They’ll also have to earn a living and learn how to manage their finances on their own. Making …