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How to Be a Better Public Speaker

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 29, 2024
Whether you have to complete a debate project for your high school government class or you need to present your thesis, public speaking can be scary! Thankfully, there are ways to cut down on that anxiety and ensure you’re properly prepared. Here’s a rundown of why public speaking is so important plus some tips to …
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5 Ways to Earn College Credits in High School

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 21, 2022
Who says you have to wait for your first year of college to get a start on your degree? You can get a head start on your college credits while still in high school! We’ll cover just five in this article but there may be additional options available to you depending on where you are …
LSAT stands for Law School Admission Test.
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Best LSAT Prep Books

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
The Law School Admission Test, better known as the LSAT, is a standardized test that assesses whether an applicant is likely to do well in law school. This test, like many other standardized tests, is rigorous, and often described as challenging — perhaps one of the most challenging. But it is not impossible. Once people …
The GMAT stands for Graduate Management Admission Test.
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Best GMAT Prep Books

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 27, 2024
You’ve probably heard of the GMAT before, and if you haven’t, then you might guess by the name that it is a type of standardized test used in the education world. The GMAT is an entrance exam for business school that is 3.5 hours long. It tests specific skills that are important for management and …
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How Hard is it to Get Into Harvard?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 4, 2024
Key Takeaways: Harvard is one of the most difficult schools to get into in the nation due to the fact that it is a highly ranked college (usually in the top 3 of overall rankings) and that the school receives over around 56,000 applications each year. That’s a high number relative to the only around …
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What is the Foreign Language Requirement for College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
All college admissions offices have general education requirements including foreign language requirements for college. Language proficiency is one of them. Most schools are looking for students who have completed at least two years in these courses. But that number can vary by each school and admissions office.   Even after high school, most colleges require …

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