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A Basic Guide to the MCAT Sections

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The MCAT or the Medical College Admissions Test is a standardized test that is used as a part of the admissions process for medical schools. There are four MCAT sections: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Critical Analysis and the test is 7.5 hours long. It is administered several times a year all over the United States. …

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A Basic GMAT Breakdown

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re planning on going after a Master’s in Business Administration, you’ve most likely heard of the GMAT. It’s an exam that’s central to your education at graduate school and your future in management. Here’s what you need to know about the GMAT: Overview The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test, allows students to demonstrate …

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Reasons to Consider Attending Grad School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Every undergrad student faces this dilemma after they graduate—should they start job hunting right away so they can start earning and pay off their debt, or should they go to grad school? There’s an ongoing debate: going to grad school means taking on more debt, but advanced degrees will help you earn substantially more money than …

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Cracking the Code: A Breakdown of Graduate School Exams

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 17, 2024

Key Takeaway The four most common graduate school entrance exams are the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, and LSAT. The GRE is required by most graduate schools in the United States and measures your skills in math, reading, and writing. The GMAT is geared toward business students, the MCAT is for medical students, and the LSAT is …

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What NOT To Do The Summer Before Your Senior Year In High School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

If there’s one thing you should NOT do the summer before your senior year in high school it is procrastinating on your college prep. The truth is you cannot afford to put it off any longer. Senior year of high school can get pretty hectic with only small windows of time to work on your …

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May 1st is Coming: How to Notify the College You’ll Attend

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

May 1st is the National Candidate Reply Date or College Decision Day, which are both fancy ways of saying that you need to tell a college you plan to attend their school by the first of May. Ideally, you should send in your acceptance notice far before College Decision Day, just to ensure everything goes …

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College Acceptance Deadline: When Do You Have to Choose

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

“When do you have to accept a college offer?” Usually, the answer is May 1st, but not always. As you start receiving acceptance letters from multiple colleges, you may feel like you need to make some quick decisions about which college to choose. However, you usually don’t have to rush this decision. When Do You …

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5 Things You Should Know About A College Before You Accept

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve received acceptance letters from multiple colleges and now it’s time to select one from among these. This is no easy decision. Every college is sure to have some features that drew you to applying to them in the first place. Now it’s time to select that one college where you will spend your next …

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What Should NOT Influence Your Final College Choice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

While it is absolutely critical to know which factors to take into consideration when making your final college choice, it is just as important to know what factors should not influence your final college choice—at least, not solely or even having a big influence. Listed below are factors that shouldn’t influence your final college decisions: …

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Why You Don’t Want to Rush Your Final College Choice

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The college search process is long and grueling, as is the college prep process, the college application process, and the college selection process. It can be very tempting to look at your acceptance letters and just pick and option already, so you can finally take a well-deserved break and stop stressing over it. However, a …