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Can Colleges Revoke Your Admission? 7 Reasons They Could

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on February 24, 2025

Yes, colleges can revoke your admission in certain circumstances. Even if you’ve received an acceptance letter or declared your intention to attend the following fall, the school could decline your attendance if you earned bad grades in your senior year, were suspended, or you posted offensive material online, among other reasons. Here’s what you need …

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5 Free Online College Prep Courses

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The thought of attending college can be tremendously exciting. However, it’s not without its challenges. College is nothing at all like high school. Taking a few college prep courses can help to make this transition smoother. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay for these. We’ve put together 5 online college prep classes that can help. …

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How to Fall in Love with a College That Wasn’t Your First Choice

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Unfortunately, sometimes a student isn’t going to get into their first choice school. But that doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing! It IS possible to fall in love with your second or third choice – and many students actually do! Here are some tips to join that group of students who end up …

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How to Prep for AP Courses Over the Summer

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you starting any AP Courses this fall in high school? You definitely don’t want to wait for first day to get ready. Preparation needs to start over the summer to ensure a good grade and a smooth semester. Here are some tips for prepping for AP courses over the summer.  Complete Your Summer Assignments …

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How to Budget for Test Prep

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Whether you’re taking an SAT, an ACT, or an AP Exam, it’s going to cost you a little bit of money. It’s essential to budget for them so it doesn’t end up costing you more than it has to. There are even ways you may be able to save some cash if you feel the …

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The Benefits of Choosing to Attend a Safety School

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you applied to safety, match, and reach schools, you most likely received an acceptance letter from your safeties. Even if you received acceptance letters from other colleges, you might actually want to consider attending your safety school. Here are the benefits of choosing to attend a safety school.  You’ll Most Likely Be Ahead of …

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What To Do If You’re Waitlisted by a College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Getting waitlisted by a college can be disappointing, but remember it’s not a rejection. It also gives you a chance to reassess your college choices and decide the best route for you for the next four (or so) years. Here’s what to do if you’re waitlisted by a college. Step #1: Decide If You Want …

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Narrowing College Lists: Consider an Outside Perspective

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When crafting your college list, you’re usually talking to people in your “inner circle” including your immediate family and your friends. However, when you’re narrowing down your school choices, you may want to go outside of this zone a little bit and consider some other perspectives. Here are some people you can talk to about …

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How To Get In Test Prep Practice With A Busy Schedule

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Preparing for the SAT and ACT takes time. It can take several months to be really prepared to ace these tests. Unfortunately, time in a luxury when you’re in high school. Your schedule is already packed with school work, homework, assignments, and searching for scholarships and colleges. Then of course, there’s life. It’s important to …

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When Should I Have My Final College Choice?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The college search and application processes are long journeys. Between researching, visiting, applying, and comparing, it can feel like you ran a marathon. Deciding on your final college choice is the home stretch. Wondering, “When Should I Have My Final College Choice?” We’ll answer that question and more here. Timeline for Narrowing College Choices This …