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Why should you retake the SAT after all the work you put in the first time
ACT & SAT

Why You Should Retake the SAT

After all that studying, prepping, practice test-taking, stressing, and finally taking the SAT, the last thing you’re probably thinking is: I want to do that again. The SAT is a big deal and a big commitment, especially in the middle of college searching and regular school. So once you’re done with the test, why should you …
The new PSAT is a bit different from the old one in terms of scoring.
ACT & SAT

Should You Retake the ACT?

Wondering if you should retake the ACT? Many students benefit from retakes—in fact, 57 percent of students score higher when they take the test more than once! Retaking may not be necessary for everyone, but here are some things to consider when deciding whether you should. A higher score can increase more than your admissions …
A small, yellow toy beach van at the beach.
online colleges

13 Things Teachers Actually Do During the Summer

It’s the last day of school, and the bell is about to ring. The students in your classroom can barely contain their excitement and they’re probably begging you to let them go “just one minute early”. Part of you wants to set them free so you can sit down and close your eyes for half …
How do you choose an SAT / ACT test location?
ACT & SAT

Registering for the ACT/SAT: How to Choose Your Testing Location

You’ve decided to take the next step for your future–you’re signing up for the ACT or SAT. Congrats! I know, I know–calm down, it’s a test, it’s not that exciting. But if you’re registering for the ACT/SAT that means college is on your radar and you’re planning for what just might be the best 4 (ish) …
A perfect ACT score of 36 is elusive, but that shouldn't stop you from getting into your dream school.
ACT & SAT

What To Do If You Don’t Have a Perfect ACT Score

The highest possible and perfect ACT score is a 36. However, the ACT Profile Report for last year’s graduating class (2017), indicates that of the 2,030,038 students who took the ACT, only 2,760 earned a perfect ACT score. So for the vast majority of us, that 36 will remain elusive. But that doesn’t mean you …
Here are 6 reasons for job change or moving on from your current job.
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6 Signs That It’s Time To Move On From Your Job

Before joining the College Raptor team, I was taking a break from school and working for a local small business. I had worked there part-time for years. When I decided that I needed to take some time off of school, I started working there full time. Everything was wonderful for a while, and I learned …
Here are a few tips for students to balance their life and MBA.
online colleges

4 Strategies For Balancing Your Online MBA & Your Life

One of the biggest problems online graduate students run into when pursuing an online MBA is balancing their academic schedule with their personal life. Since many students forego the traditional route of business school in favor of the more flexible online experience, the option of setting their own schedule is obviously one of the more …