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Each May, over three million students in the United States and across the globe take AP exams. This past May, students sat for over six million AP exams across 40 different subjects. The College Board, the organization that owns the AP program, made headlines this past spring for several technology glitches it faced in transitioning […]
As students review, prep, and caffeinate their way through AP exam season and other end-of-school-year demands, it is worth stepping back to look at recent developments in the AP world—and what actually matters most about APs. Unlike the ACT or SAT which can be easily retaken, AP exams are offered just once a year, making […]
In college admissions, the term “grade inflation” is frequently used. It refers to the trend of teachers awarding higher grades for the same level of work over time. As a result, grades become less meaningful, making it harder for colleges to determine what truly constitutes A-level work. THE RISE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GPA Colleges […]
The rapidly changing landscape of higher education and the evolving challenges in college admissions have left many families feeling uncertain about what awaits their high schoolers after graduation. With shifts in policies around admissions practices, standardized testing, and institutional priorities, it can be difficult to determine what still holds weight in the college application process. […]
Policies regarding standardized testing in college admissions have shifted dramatically in recent years. Many schools adopted test-optional or test-blind policies for the SAT and ACT during the COVID-19 pandemic, and recently this has been followed by a return to test-required policies among Ivy League institutions and a general shift towards test-preferred admissions. Yet the value […]
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