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How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

“How many colleges should I apply to?” is one of those questions that come up every year as a new batch of high school graduates starts their college application process. It is a valid question. Everyone will tell you how important it is to create a list of colleges. While that is great advice, it …

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When Should I Visit My High School Counselor?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Putting together a college application is a long, complex process. There are several elements that you have to work on simultaneously to create a strong application that will impress the college admissions authorities. During the process, you are sure to have questions or need some advice or guidance. The best person to go to when …

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How Can I Create a High School Class Schedule with College Prep in Mind?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

College prep starts early, and there are many important elements that factor into it. One key element is your high school schedule. And not just junior and senior years, all four. Knowing that the classes you take are important, how can you create an ideal high school class schedule that will impress admissions teams? Academic …

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Do You Sign Up For Freshman Classes At Orientation?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Registering for freshman classes can be both exciting and challenging. Some students find it simply overwhelming to navigate their way through all of the classes offered and make a decision. Fortunately, most colleges organize the orientation in a way that makes it easier for new students to make informed decisions and sign up for freshman …

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What is the Common Black College Application?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Common Application is well-known and well-used when it comes to applying to colleges. The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a similar process with some key features. Whereas most of the time you pay application fees to each college you submit an application to, the Common Black College App allows you to apply to …

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Should You Write About Money in Your College Essay?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are several stories online about students who impressed colleges with their outstanding college essays that revolved around money. However, what you don’t read about are the thousands of college essays about money that failed to serve their purpose. So don’t get blindly swayed by these news articles and success stories. Writing about money in …

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Is the New SAT Easier Than the Old SAT?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

As many of you know, the SAT underwent a huge redo in March of 2016. The College Board changed a number of aspects of the exam, including the formatting, content, and timing. However, is the new SAT easier than the old SAT? In many ways, it is. How the New SAT is Easier No More …

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Benefits of Taking Both the PreACT and the PSAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Why take the PSAT and the PreACT? When you’re in your sophomore and junior years, you may be starting to decide whether you’ll be taking the SAT or the ACT for your college applications. This should also be the time you’re signing up for the prep exams: the PreACT and the PSAT. While many students …

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What is the TOEFL?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you live in the United States or another English majority speaking country, it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of the TOEFL. It stands for Test of English as a Foreign Language. However, if English wasn’t your first language, you may have to take it to attend a college in another country. Here are the …

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Your Ultimate Guide the GED and How it Can Work for You

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 12, 2025

GED is an abbreviation for General Education Development Test, an alternative to the high school diploma. Students who pass this test receive a state GED diploma, which is accepted by 98% of colleges in the USA. Students who cannot or do not wish to continue their high school education for any reason, can take the …