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Advice for an Incoming College Freshman

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 13, 2023
With input from past college students, we have rounded advice for an incoming college freshman. We have you covered with advice on how to tackle your freshmen year academically and enjoy the friend-making process. As you begin to head away from home for the first time, here are a few things to help get you …
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Understand How Student Loan Deferment Works

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you are struggling to make your monthly student loan payments due to financial hardship, a medical emergency, or some other life circumstances, you may be qualify to apply for a student loan deferment. Student loan deferment allows you to suspend all loan payments temporarily for a period of time, so you can use your …
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Freshman Move-In Day Tips, Tricks, and Advice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The week before and during freshman move-in day can be chaotic, overwhelming, and exciting all at once. The thought of living in a new environment, making new friends, having to familiarize yourself with new rules and schedules—all of this can be exciting. But it can be stressful as well. Not knowing what’s in store can …
There are 18 states that give the ACT or SAT test for free.
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States That Provide A Free ACT/ SAT Test

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The registration fees for the ACT and SAT tests can be pretty steep. For students of some states, the good news is that they do not have to pay any registration fee. There are 18 states that administer the SAT and ACT to juniors without charging them any registration fees. Here’s the breakdown. These states …

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