College Raptor Staff

act math test
ACT & SAT

4 Mistakes To Avoid On The ACT Math Section

If you find yourself getting overly stressed about the ACT Math section, you’re not alone. For many students, the most stressful part of the SAT exam is the Math section. In a way, it’s intentional. The ACT math test is designed to baffle you and trip you up. The first thing you should understand and …
What are the differences between need blind and need aware?
college admissions

What Is The Difference Between Need-Aware And Need-Blind Admission Policies?

Is applying to a need-aware or need-blind school better? While need-aware schools will take your financial decision into account during the admission process, need-blind schools only focus on your academics. Both of these financial aid policies have their benefits and drawbacks, but the best fit will vary from student to student. It all depends on …
Should you lower your student loan payments?
questions & answers

Should You Lower Your Student Loan Payments Or Not?

For many college students, student loans are inevitable. That also means someday repaying those loans, budgeting for repayment, and dealing with interest rates. When it comes to whether or not you should lower your student loan payments, there is no one answer that is right for everyone. In general, lowering loan payments is not recommended …
When should you start your college visits?
questions & answers

When Should You Start Visiting Colleges?

As you start to think about attending college in the coming years, you’re often presented with the question: when to start visiting colleges? While there’s no single “best” time to begin your campus tours, there are a few recommendations depending on where you are in your college search. Below, we highlight why it’s important to …
student loan repayment
myths

Believing In These Two Student Loan Repayment Myths Can Cost You

With several myths about student loan repayment floating around, it can often become difficult to separate fact from fiction. Here are two of the more common student loans repayment myths that college students believe in because they offer some sort of hope. Unfortunately, believing in these falsehoods can cost you considerably. Student Loan Repayment Myth …

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Join thousands of students and parents learning about finding the right college, admissions secrets, scholarships, financial aid, and more.