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How to Study for the PreACT

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022

Even though the PreACT is a prep exam for the actual ACT, it doesn’t mean you should skip the study sessions. The PreACT is fairly new and was only released in fall of 2016, but there are still some ways you can get prepared. Take The ACT Practice Test  The PreACT is almost identical to …

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The HiSET and TASC Tests: What are They?

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022

Have trouble finishing high school and wondering what your next steps may be? If you were planning on taking the GED (General Education Diploma), be sure to consider the HiSET and TASC tests as well. These tests are all used to measure your knowledge in accordance with that of a typical high school graduate. HiSET …

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Tips to Help You Beat The Admissions Odds

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

With the number of college applications far outnumbering the number of places available every year, colleges can afford to be super picky during the selection process. They set the benchmark very high so only the best of the best meet their stringent criteria. While getting accepted into the college of your choice may seem like …

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Can You Get Financial Aid for Online Colleges?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

Yes, students who enroll in online programs can get financial aid for online college. It’s actually (most of) the same financial aid options that are available to on-campus students. As with students studying at a traditional institution, online students can apply for Federal Student Loans, Scholarships and Grants, Private Loans and College-Sponsored Aid. Federal Student …

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What is a GED?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on April 29, 2024

A GED, also known as the General Educational Development Test, is an alternative to a high school diploma. There are some prerequisites to taking the GED and some benefits if you haven’t already earned your diploma. Some students have life-altering events that require them to drop out. Others feel that a GED would be much …

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What Does Rolling Admission Mean and How Does It Work?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 30, 2023

Rolling admissions refers to college application cycles that are open year-round. They can be valuable for students who change their mind about college or want to apply to additional schools after regular decision on January 1st. Colleges that offer rolling admissions do tend to have priority deadlines. Popular colleges that have rolling admissions include Pennsylvania …

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What are SAT Subject Tests?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

The standard SAT format includes sections on Reading, Math, Writing & Language, and an optional essay. But did you know there are additional, optional tests you could take? In fact, there are twenty! What are the SAT Subject Tests? The SAT Subject Tests focus on specific subjects and are an opportunity for a student to …

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Writing an Effective Application Essay: Consider Your Failures

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

As humans, we like painting ourselves in the best light possible. It makes sense: We want to be seen as successful, as people who have accomplished things. What we sometimes forget is that talking about our failures can actually be a way to do this. Here’s a different approach to writing a college application essay: …

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Can I Take the ACT or SAT in Another Language?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022

Students who have learned English as a second language might find the ACT and SAT tests to be intimidating since they rely pretty heavily on written English—particularly when it comes to the Reading, Writing, and Verbal sections. So is there a way an ESL or bilingual student could take the test in a language besides …

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Scholarships for Students with Impressive ACT/SAT Scores

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

The daunting SAT and ACT tests can be thought of in many ways. A random sampling of college seniors, after time to reflect on their test experience, variously described the tests as “rites of passage,” “milestones,” “headaches,” “stressful,” and “rewarding.” The bottom line is that all the above is true. Being truthful, the tests are …