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How to Write a Great Lab Report

By College Raptor StaffPublished on March 1, 2023

Lab reports are usually at lesser half of your grade in your lab class. A typical lab report will show your total understanding of the labs you are performing and is essential to becoming a good scientist. Whether you’re on track to become a scientist, or are simply taking a science class and lab for …

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10 Awesome Podcasts for High School Students

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 22, 2023

Podcasts are taking the world by storm and they’re not just for typical adult topics. They range in a variety of topics and are very informative, especially for high school students who want to hear about all things college and beyond. Podcasts aren’t boring conversations anymore! There are science podcasts, thought-provoking podcasts, and even funny …

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300 Word Essay Examples

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on November 30, 2023

Writing a 300-word college essay is intimidating, especially since that’s not a lot of words to use to say exactly what you want. When applying for college, schools use the Common App for students to write their admissions essays. These essays are looked over by the admissions committee, which decides if you’re a right fit …

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Supplemental College Essay Tips  

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 16, 2023

When writing your college admissions essay, you may have the option to write a supplemental college essay. It can be confusing, especially if you’ve never seen the college application process before. If you have not heard about a supplemental college essay before and don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered! What is a …

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Can a High School Dropout go to College: Step-by-Step Guide

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 16, 2023

Can a high school dropout go to college? It’s a big question for many students who don’t finish high school no matter their reasoning. In 2022, the high school dropout rate was 5.3%.  There are different circumstances for every student that can cause them to decide to not complete their high school education. Some students …

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3 Reasons NOT to Use ChatGPT on College Essays

By Hilary CairnsPublished on February 6, 2023

Are you thinking of writing your college essay with AI? You may want to think again. With the rise of ChatGPT, some schools (including the New York City public school district) have turned around and outright banned it from being used as the AI resource could be an aid to cheating. But is it all …

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What is Higher Education?

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 2, 2023

In the United States, higher education refers to postsecondary education, which is offered at colleges, vocational-technical schools, and community colleges. It is called ‘higher’ education because it involves classes that are beyond the high school level.  It’s important to understand that this definition of higher education only applies to the United States. Different countries define …

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Top 5 Hardest AP Classes

By College Raptor StaffPublished on February 2, 2023

Advanced Placement (AP) classes are created by College Board and are college-level courses for high schoolers. You can take a variety of AP classes that are offered at your high school and if you receive a certain score for the AP test, you can get college credit for that class! Since these are college-level courses, …

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How to Make an Awesome College Application Video

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on February 2, 2023

Technology has taken the world by storm and college applications are now getting involved. If you’ve been applying to schools, you may have seen that some require or give you the option to do an admissions video application for college. Instead of spending hours curating a well-written essay during your college admissions process, high schoolers …

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Let’s Talk about C’s – Is it Really a Bad Grade?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 26, 2023

Is a “c” a bad grade? Whether you’re in high school or college, getting your first “C” can be a heart freezing moment – especially if you are used to A’s. What will your parents say? Will it impact your entire GPA?  We want to calm your nerves and let you know – a C …