ACT & SAT

ACT / SAT Pro Tips: Don’t Ignore “No Change” Or “None Of The Above”

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The multiple-choice section on the ACT and SAT tests can be complicated enough with five options to choose from. But oftentimes, just to make things more interesting, some questions will give you a ‘No change’ or ‘None of the above’ option. Ignoring that option and focusing on only the other 4 could be a mistake. …

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Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Defer Your Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

A student loan deferment is a temporary solution that allows you to stop making monthly loan payments for an agreed-upon period of time. This can be just the solution you are looking for if you are finding it difficult to repay your federal student loans and are at risk of getting into default. One of …

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How To Use Grants To Fund Your College Education

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 28, 2023

Grants are definitely something you should consider applying to when you are looking for ways to get free money for your college education. Grants work much the same way as scholarships in that you do not have to repay any money you receive. You can use grants to fund your college education. Keep in mind, …

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Should I Get A Fixed Or Variable-Rate Student Loan?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Is it better to get a fixed or variable student loan? One of the many decisions that you will have to make when choosing a loan is whether you should choose one with a fixed or variable rate of interest. And yes, it does make a huge difference to your monthly payments and to the overall …

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What’s Included In A High School Transcript?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most colleges require applicants to submit an official copy of their high school transcript. This has to be sent directly in a sealed envelope directly from the applicants’ high school to ensure that it is not tampered with after it is released. But what is a high school transcript? And what’s included in one? Your …

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Master Your “Elevator Pitch” for the College Application Process

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

“Tell us about yourself” can be an intimidating college prompt, but it comes up a lot in the college application process—on essays, in interviews, with scholarship apps, and more. But how do you sell yourself quickly and effectively? The Elevator Pitch First off, let’s define what an “elevator pitch” is: It’s a short 30 second …

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The Handy College Application Checklist

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Applying to college can be a juggling act. You need to focus on so many things at the same time. Everything must be done correctly for your application to be successful. Overlooking any one aspect will result in your application getting rejected. That’s why we put together a college application checklist. Experts advise making a …

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Ways to Lower the Overall Cost of Your Student Loan

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Most students in the US find that they have to borrow money to fund their college education. While taking student loans may be a typical part of attending college, it is important to look for ways in which you can lower the overall cost of your student loan. This means looking beyond the obvious factors …

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Things To Compare / Contrast While Researching Student Loan Options

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Choosing the right student loan is crucial. It will ultimately determine how much debt you graduate with, how much you have to pay back every month and how much accrued interest will add on to your total loan over the term of the loan. Unfortunately, choosing the right one from so many student loan options …