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When You Should Submit Your EA/ED Application

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re certain you want to attend a school, you may consider applying Early Action or Early Decision. Deadlines for these are before regular applications come due. Here’s what you should know about EA/ED application deadlines. Pay Attention to the EA/ED Application Deadlines The first thing you want to pay attention to when it comes …
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How to Decide if the Common Application is Right for You

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
The Common Application is a college application that is accepted by hundreds of schools all over the United States. Instead of completing dozens of applications one by one (with dozens of essays as well), you can complete one single application. But how do you know if the Common Application is right for you? Here are …
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An Application Strategy For Competitive Colleges

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Applying for colleges can be a busy time for your junior and senior years of high school. And, if you’re applying to most competitive colleges, you may be worried about your acceptance odds. Luckily, there are ways to approach your applications to improve your chances of admission and lower the stress during your final years …
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How Many Colleges You Should Apply To

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
During the college application season, you’re likely overwhelmed with school work, extracurricular activities, SAT and ACT prep, and more. You may not know how many college applications are enough or how many is “too many.” Each student is different, but here’s a quick guideline on how to approach that question. How Many Should You Apply …
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What are TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
You may have not heard of them, but Educational Opportunity Centers are one part of the Federal TRIO Programs. If you’re from a disadvantaged background or area, they may be something you want to look into to ensure you’re starting your college education off on the right foot. Here is an explanation of TRIO is …
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The Benefits of Taking AP Courses

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Advanced Placement courses aren’t for the academically weak. But just because the average student may have to work harder to be successful with an AP course doesn’t mean you shouldn’t still try taking one. Advanced Placement is a positive determining factor not only for high school success, but college success as well. Keep reading to …
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People Who Can Review Your College Application

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Getting someone to review your college application is always a good idea. A fresh pair of eyes is more likely to spot a typo, some awkward sentence, or a wrong detail that you may have overlooked. Of course, asking the right person is important. When looking for someone to review your college application, these are …
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Topics To Discuss With Your High School Counselor

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Your high school counselor is a lifesaver when it comes to college prep. Their entire goal is to help you towards graduation and success, so make sure you utilize their expertise as much as you can. Here are a number of topics to discuss with your high school counselor: High School Graduation Requirements Before attending …

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