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Here are 12 tips for taking the SAT / ACT.
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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. …
If you enjoy math, consider getting an online math degree.
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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, …
Here's what you need to know about the new SAT essay
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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 …
How do you prepare for the new SAT writing and language test?
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Here’s What You Need To Know for SAT Writing & Language Test

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
The new SAT writing and language test consists of 44 questions to be answered in 35 minutes. This is about half of the time allotted in the previous version (60 minutes) but only 5 fewer questions. That means the question/time ratio has gone from 73 seconds per question to slightly less than 48 on the …
Here's what you need to know for the ACT science section of the test
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ACT Science Section Study Guide – What You Need to Know For the ACT Science Section

By Kaeli Nieves-WhitmoreLast updated on December 22, 2022
Composed of 40 questions, the ACT science section gives students 35 minutes to complete it. Three types of questions make up the 40 questions: Data Representation, Research Summaries, and Conflicting Viewpoints. For each type, students receive a short passage containing all the necessary information to answer the questions. Passages may be descriptions of experiments, graphs, …
Here's what you need to know for the new SAT math section
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New SAT Math Test Prep: Here’s What You Need to Know

By Katelyn McAdamLast updated on December 22, 2022
The new SAT math section has been entirely revamped. There are now 54 questions to be answered in 70 minutes. Much like the language section of the SAT, the math test now requires test takers to utilize problem solving skills with real world applications. This means that there might be multiple steps required in order …

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