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College Admission Essay Brainstorm!

By Jasmine BarnesLast updated on December 22, 2022

Greetings, college hopefuls. So far, we’ve given you advice on many of the things that we think you need to know in order to survive and thrive during the next four years. For example, what to include on your college applications, we’ve talked about how to deal with the transition and changes, we’ve broken down …

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Interview with College Admissions: Questions They May Ask You

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

When visiting a college you’re interested in, it’s a good idea to schedule an interview with a college admissions officer. While it’s not mandatory, this option is highly recommended. Don’t let this intimidate you though. We’ve compiled a list of common college interview questions that an admissions officer might ask, and answers so you know what …

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Summer Activities that Will Impress Admissions Officers!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Ah, summer. The time of late sunsets, BBQs, fireflies, and college prep. That’s right, summer is the perfect time to prepare for college and increase your odds of admission to boot. If that last sentence made you groan, never fret, because there are some great summer activities you can do (sometimes with friends!) to impress …

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You’ve Been Wait-Listed, Now What?

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve spent countless hours completing and sending in college applications. Then you played the waiting game. Some schools responded faster than others, but you finally got the envelope you’ve been waiting for. You tear into it, trying to keep your nerves in check and not completely shred the letter that’s waiting inside. After unfolding the …

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Is Your Student a HYPSter? What It Takes to Get Into an Ivy League College

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

What the heck is a HYPSter? It’s part acronym, part tongue-in-cheek term, meaning the kind of student who is accepted and attends a highly selective college like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, etc.–in other words, students attending the top colleges in the country. Many students aspire to these colleges, but many aren’t able to attend. What …

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What Are Ivy League Admission Rates?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on October 10, 2023

With top-notch faculty, robust academic programs, and overall outstanding facilities, Ivy League schools have an earned enviable reputation as being among the best across the country. If you’ve set your sights on attending one of these prestigious schools, the first thing you should be aware of are the Ivy League admission rates. Do Ivy League …

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What Colleges Look For In Students: GRIT

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some four-letter words could get you in trouble; they might earn you detention or garner a reprimand from your parents. However, there is a particular four-letter word that is actually quite appealing. Not only do colleges want you to say this word, but they also want you to demonstrate it, embrace it, and live it. …

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8 Awesome Organizations that Help Students in Low-Income Households go to College

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 10, 2024

College degrees are more important than ever. Data on LinkedIn found that just over 70% of paid job offerings require at least an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree. While this has actually dropped since 2019 (it was nearly 80%), there’s no denying that a majority of companies want college graduates. And with college grads averaging …

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Why Test Scores Matter in College Admissions

By Jessica VelascoLast updated on December 22, 2022

Test scores still matter. Even as more colleges are going test-optional, they are still very important in college admissions. In addition, just because a college does not use test scores when making admissions decisions, they may need test scores for other reasons. Here are seven ways they are used in the college admissions process: 1. …

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Why Volunteering Matters for College Admissions

By Carlos CanoLast updated on December 22, 2022

Among the many questions I field regarding the college admissions process, one of them is among the most popular: “Is it important that I do volunteering work while I am in high school?” The short answer is: Yes, it does matter. However, like many things in the admissions process, there is more substance to that …