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How to Work on College Essays this Summer

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Ah, summer. The perfect time for sun, pool parties, and working on your college applications. Yep! Summer is the perfect opportunity to start working on your college prep, especially the essay! To work on your college essays during the coming weeks, follow these tips: Write Down Application Deadlines If you have a planner, the first …
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How to Find College App Essay Inspiration

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you struggling to find a topic for your college application essay? It isn’t always easy to settle on one idea, especially if the school didn’t give you a common app prompt. These three tips will help you find inspiration for your essay. Brainstorm One of the best things you can do for your college …
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How to Write an Essay About Yourself: College App Introductions

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on October 24, 2024
Wondering how to write an essay about yourself? Many college-bound students are faced with this intimidating task. A college application essay is an exciting opportunity to show schools who you really are—apart from your grades and transcripts. And, since over 2,000 schools no longer require test scores, your essay is one of the best ways to …
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5 Reasons You Should Apply to Reach Schools

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on May 22, 2024
When you’re creating your college shortlist, you may be more likely to focus on schools you know you have a good chance of getting accepted into. This would include your safety and match schools. But what about reach schools? These are the colleges where your chances of getting in are low. Have you thought about …
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3 Things to Do After You Submit Your College Applications

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
After submitting your college application, you’re not quite done with the whole “college preparation” thing. There’s plenty of other tasks that need to be completed! Here are three more to work on: Completing College Interviews Many colleges have interviews as part of the college application process. Some may be mandatory, while others are listed as …
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Pros And Cons Of Taking AP Tests

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Advanced Placement or AP classes offer ambitious high school students a great way to boost their college applications. Over 60% of high schools in the US offer a list of AP classes. If your high school doesn’t, you could still boost your college application by signing up for the most challenging courses that your high …
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How a Letter of Recommendation Boosts College Acceptance

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many schools require letters of recommendation for college admissions, but how important are they? They can actually provide a huge boost to your acceptance odds. Here are some reasons letters of recommendation are so important. They Give A Career College A Closer Look Beyond a Grade An A in a course looks great, but a …

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