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5 Tips for Studying for the ACT/SAT During Spring Break

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

So you’ve decided to tackle studying for the ACT or SAT during spring break. Kudos to you! In an effort to prepare yourself for this feat, you’ve searched for a few tips to help you be successful–and here you are. So here they are: 1. Make a realistic schedule Set a goal for yourself, but …

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Is Online Education Right For You? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Enrolling

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022

Online education and classes were once a novelty offered at just a few institutions. They have since grown to be offered almost everywhere. There are even institutions that exist entirely online. Online classes allow you an immense amount of flexibility. With no set class time, it is fairly easy to fit them into your current …

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Is Your Student a HYPSter? What It Takes to Get Into an Ivy League College

By Lynell EngelmyerLast updated on December 22, 2022

What the heck is a HYPSter? It’s part acronym, part tongue-in-cheek term, meaning the kind of student who is accepted and attends a highly selective college like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, etc.–in other words, students attending the top colleges in the country. Many students aspire to these colleges, but many aren’t able to attend. What …

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7 Tips For Surviving Your Online Classes

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on September 17, 2024

Online classes and remote learning have become more and more popular in recent years and it is no surprise why. Students can fit one more class into a busy schedule, take a class at a community college for a lower tuition rate, or even get their entire degrees online. So figuring out how to survive …

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Need More Time for the SAT? Here’s How to Register for SAT Accommodations

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you request testing accommodations through College Board, and they approve it, the accommodations apply to the SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT/NMSQT, and all AP exams. You should submit the application at the beginning of your high school career. At the latest, you can submit the application fall of your sophomore year if you’re planning on …

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12 Tips for Students Taking the ACT/SAT

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on October 9, 2024

Most schools will ask you to submit scores from either the ACT or SAT as part of your application. Other schools are going away from using standardized test scores as part of your admissions profile. Make sure you check the requirements at the colleges you’re interested in applying to before deciding which test to take. …

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Online Math Degrees – Compare Online Math Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022

A degree in mathematics is a great way to pursue a career that incorporates your love of numbers and problem-solving skills. As a Math graduate, you can pursue various career options including working as an actuary, researcher, mathematician, database analyst, or statistician, among others. With a wide range of career options, an online math degree …

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Guide To Online Certificate Programs

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on July 24, 2024

Earning a certification in a specific field can give you the edge over professionals, leading to better employment opportunities as well as faster career advancement opportunities. A certification demonstrates two important things to employers – that you have completed specialized training in your field and that you are committed to professional growth. Best of all, …

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How to Apply for More Time (And Other Accommodations) on the ACT

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

If a student has a documented disability as defined by the ADA, accommodations might be available for the ACT. These are easiest to transfer over if an IEP or 504 Plan is already in place at your school. Start by talking to your school counselor. In most cases, you will need a form filled out …

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New SAT Essay: It’s Now Optional!

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022

One question, completely optional: That’s the new SAT Essay. If you have read my other articles about the pieces of the new SAT, you’ve probably noticed a trend. The test sections have all been redone to reflect a “college assignment” kind of feel. It’s all about the “real world”, and it’s no different with the …