college admissions

4-Year Colleges with Open Admission

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 30, 2023

College acceptance (or rejection) letters can be a source of stress for many applicants. For other students, they may not have achieved the grades needed to get into selective schools and don’t necessarily want to start out at a community college. But have you heard of “open admission colleges?”  Open admission colleges are schools that …

ACT & SAT

Understanding SAT Deadlines

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on June 6, 2024

The SAT is offered year-round, but that doesn’t mean future college students can take the exam whenever they want to. In order to be counted towards a college application, the SAT needs to be taken before a specific date. In this article, we’ll give you a quick rundown of the different SAT dates you need …

scholarship search & applications, scholarships

Students: Here is Your Scholarship Task Checklist

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2023

The whole scholarship application process can be nerve-wracking. It takes a lot of work during an already very busy year for students. However, using a scholarship checklist can help you keep track of everything you need to do to apply for these monetary awards!  Why Should You Use a Scholarship Checklist? It can be easy …

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Why is Yale University a Top Rated School?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on May 22, 2024

One school in the United States that regularly makes top-rated lists? Yale University. And for 2024, College Raptor ranked Yale University #4 in the Top 50 Best Colleges List. Keep reading to see why Yale is deserving of this spot, what makes it a fantastic university, and what good students can do to increase their …

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Colleges in Delaware and Why You Should Go To School There

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 6, 2023

Are you trying to decide where you want to attend college? The First State, or Delaware, may just be the first state on your list. Between New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C ., the area has plenty to offer its students and residents. We’ve outlined some of the top colleges in Delaware and listed …

financial aid

State Grants for Tennessee College Students

By Hilary CairnsPublished on October 31, 2023

If you’re going to college in Tennessee, the state has several grants, scholarships, and financial aid programs for students attending 4-year colleges and universities, 2-year colleges, technical schools, and others. What a way to help pay for college! Keep reading to see if you qualify and to find out where you can get more information …

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30 Great Fall Break Activities for High School Students

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 9, 2024

Many students across the U.S. are lucky enough to have Fall break—a short break for high schoolers around the middle to end of October. This three-day break in the middle of the semester offers high schoolers a chance to rest, rejuvenate, and even get ahead in their college prep. Wondering what you are going to …

college comparisons

What’s the Difference Between NCAA Divisions (D1 vs D3)?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 26, 2023

When you’re searching for colleges, you may see the terms D1 vs D2 vs D3. If you’re planning on participating in athletics during your college years, you may already know what this means. However, if you tend to stay off the field, the terms may not be as familiar to you. In short, D1, D2, …

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Your Guide to Parents’ Weekend

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 26, 2023

Parents’ Weekend is a yearly event for the parents of college students at schools across the United States. The colleges and universities invite parents to their campuses to sit in on classes, participate in student activities and clubs, and more. Every school that offers Parents’ Weekend does it a little differently, so here’s what you …