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When selecting a high school, the curriculum’s strength is often at the top of a family’s list of priorities. Two of the most recognizable advanced curricula are Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. AP vs. IB: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW History and Current Trends Both the AP and IB […]
Every May, students around the world spend two weeks taking rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) exams. These college-level exams correspond to coursework in 40 subjects, and colleges usually offer credit or placement for students receiving a 4 or 5 (though a 3 is considered “passing,” which some colleges honor). As a former AP Coordinator, I know […]
Welcome to AP season—it’s exam prep crunch time! Whether you’re gearing up for AP English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition, these exams are renowned for their rigorous assessment of critical thinking, analytical skills, and mastery of language. To help make sense of these two exams, we’ve enlisted the expertise of our […]
As you gear up for May AP exams, now is the time to take ownership of your AP prep. While these exams may still seem distant, beginning your preparation now is the key to a strong performance and alleviating test anxiety and stress. Your AP scores are not just a way to place into advanced […]
In February, the College Board announced physics course and exam revisions, which will take effect with the 2024-25 school year (May 2025 AP Exams). As the AP program continues to expand and evolve, so do the opportunities for students to delve more deeply into the study of physics through four different AP Physics courses: AP […]
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