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How Do You Know If You’re An Independent College Student?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

College is certainly a time of growing independence. Many college students would consider themselves independent, in charge of their own day to day tasks and responsibilities. But independent and dependent mean other things in the college world, especially when it comes to financial matters. When filling the FAFSA, you will need to state whether you’re …

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9 Common College Interview Questions & How To Answer Them

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 10, 2025

Most colleges don’t require college interviews, but some recommend them and others even require you attend an interview, either virtually or on campus. Even if it’s only recommended, scheduling a college interview is a fantastic way to boost your acceptance odds. While attending them can be stressful, being prepared can help you cut down on …

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How to Finalize Your College Application Checklist

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You have a list of colleges you’re interested in, but which do you apply to? You may have a list of 20 schools, but that doesn’t mean you should apply to all 20. Instead, you want to take time time to finalize your list. Here are some tips for ticking off your college application checklist. …

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What is the Student Support Services for Federal TRIO?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Student Support Services are one of the programs under the TRIO Program umbrella offered by the federal government. Designed to help low income students with school requirements, it may be a service you want to take advantage of. Here’s how it works: What Is TRIO? TRIO originally referred to three programs dedicated to education and …

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3 Reasons to do Your College Interviews

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023

Many schools offer applicants the chance to do college interviews as part of their admissions application. These sessions are often with a faculty member or professor in your intended field, but they can also be the alumni network of the school. They ask questions to see if you’re the right fit for their school and …

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How Your High School Class Schedule Can Affect Your Acceptance Odds

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When choosing coursework in high school, most students jump in and pick subjects they find interesting. Very few will actually choose subjects with a view to college acceptance. The fact is, the coursework you choose in high school can greatly affect your odds of acceptance when it comes time to apply for college. Here are …

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How to Get into Ivy League Schools

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It is no easy feat to be accepted to the Ivy League and top-tier universities throughout the U.S. The Ivy League acceptance rates are very low compared to other schools. Just because it isn’t easy doesn’t mean it’s not possible! So, how to get into ivy league schools? Well, thousands of students get accepted into …

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How Important is a College’s Acceptance Rate?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

One of the very first things many students look at while searching for colleges is a school’s acceptance rate. It’s an indicator of how difficult it is to be accepted into that particular school. But how important are the rates, really? How will they affect your college search and application process? Safety, Match, and Reach …

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College Admissions Cares About More Than Just GPA and Test Scores

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

While your test scores and GPA are very important to your college admission chances, they’re not all schools care about. Lots of students have high test scores or have a high GPA, but not all take the opportunity to do more. In addition to these two things, here’s what else a college may be looking …

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Four More Ways To Boost Your Acceptance Odds

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

It does not hurt to take time to read about and implement as many strategies as you can to increase your chances of getting into college. Here are four more tips that you can add to the original tips we’ve published on how to boost your acceptance odds. Raise Your GPA and Academic Rigor This …