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ACT/SAT Red Flags: When an Answer Might be the Wrong Choice

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

The questions on the ACT and SAT exams are intentionally written to challenge test-takers. More often than not, the answer will not be what it seems. You have to be aware of the many red flags that are scattered across the test paper so you don’t make the wrong choice. So what should you look …

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The Lowdown On Teacher Recommendation Letters: Who, How, and When To Ask

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Teacher recommendation letters carry a lot of weight when it comes to college admissions. If done correctly, they provide a unique picture of you that your college admission’s department can’t get from your transcripts and even your personal essay. Your recommendation letter will give them an idea of how hard you work, the progress you’ve …

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Tips For Using Social Media To Enhance Your College Application

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to college applications, social media is like that proverbial double-edged sword—it can make you or break you. Every high school student is sure to have heard about the importance of maintaining a clean online image. They don’t want to risk their college admission chances. In case you are wondering, yes, today most …

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The Most Effective Methods for In-Home Studying: ACT / SAT Edition

By Olivia RyanLast updated on December 22, 2022

Studying at home has its advantages, but it also comes with its own set of distractions. There are literally dozens of different things that can get in the way. From noisy siblings to family pets, game consoles, smartphones, and snack cupboards. Because of this, it can often be a struggle for students who are trying …

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What Not to do During the ACT/SAT Practice Exams

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Thankfully, there is a lot of information on how to best prepare for and take the ACT/SAT tests. That information is important to help you excel and attain scholarships to help with the cost of college. But besides knowing how to prepare and using tips for taking the exams, you should also keep in mind …

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How to Hype Yourself up Before Taking the ACT/SAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve studied for months and the day is nearly here. It’s time to officially take the ACT or SAT. You may be stressed leading up to the event, but it’s important to keep perspective, especially the morning of. Here are some ideas on how to hype yourself up before you sit down to take either …

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Why You Should Wear a Watch for the ACT/SAT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

When you’re heading in to take your ACT or SAT, you’re often told to bring certain items. They include registration documents, a permitted calculator, two pencils with erasers, photo identification, and a watch. It’s obvious why you need some of these items, but why a watch exactly? Here’s the reason you should add it to …

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3 Things You Must Do If You’re Waitlisted for a College

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Receiving a letter saying you are on the college waitlist can put you in a quandary, more so if it is from your first-choice college. Should you wait in the hope that you will get a seat or should you enroll in another college that accepted you? It’s a tough choice to make. Here are …

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SAT/ ACT Test Day Tip: Write on Your Booklet

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

You know by now that the questions on the SAT & ACT tests are designed to challenge you. Acing these tests requires you to be fast, focused, and most of all, accurate. So here’s one of many SAT and ACT tips for test day that experts suggest: use your SAT and ACT test booklet as …

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Common App Essay Prompts for 2024-2025

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on August 13, 2024

The Common App is used by over 1,000 colleges and universities throughout the United States. It allows you to apply to multiple schools at once, track deadlines, easily gather materials, and more. No matter the college you apply to, you’ll be required to write a Common App Essay, also known as a Common App personal …