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What Is An Associate’s Degree?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
When you’re graduating high school, you have a few different options. You can go straight into the workforce, attend a four-year college to earn a bachelor’s degree, or you can go to a community college to get your associate’s degree – a 2-year degree that is completed after high school. But what exactly does an …
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What Is the Average GPA in America?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
The average GPA in America for high school students is 3.0, and 3.1 for college students. While this number is important to your education, it also isn’t everything and doesn’t define you as a student completely. Here’s what you need to know about average grades in the United States and how that relates to your …
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What Exactly Is A Bachelor’s Degree?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether you’re graduating high school or an international student looking to study in the United States, you’ve likely heard about “Bachelor’s Degrees.” But what are they? How are they different from other degrees? And what benefits do you get from them? We’ll answer these questions and more in this article that covers everything you need …
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What Are the Advantages of Applying EA or ED?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some of your classmates are choosing early application and others are considering early decision, but you are not sure whether either one is right for you. That’s not surprising. Many students are not sure how they may benefit by applying EA or ED and whether they should choose either of these routes. Understanding early action …
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Do AP Test Scores Affect Your Acceptance Odds?

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re taking AP classes, you may be wondering “Do AP scores affect acceptance odds for colleges?” Here’s a rundown of whether or not they affect your chances of admission and why AP courses can help in your college education. Do AP University Courses Scores Affect Admission to Colleges? Actually, AP scores don’t affect admission …
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How Much Academic Rigor Is Too Much?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Whether you’re in high school or college, it’s easy to do “too much” and become overwhelmed. When choosing your schedule, it’s important to think about “academic rigor.” This is the academic challenge you’ll be faced with from a class. So when you’re coming up on a new semester, how much academic rigor is too much …
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What is the Federal TRIO Talent Search Program?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on July 1, 2024
The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are a selection of eight programs that are “designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.” Talent Search (TS) is one program. It offers counseling to students that can help them pursue higher education. Here’s a rundown of TRIO, how Talent Search can assist eligible students, and …

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