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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 […]
Spring AP exams may feel far away, but getting ahead now will save you from a stressful crunch time later! Here’s what you can do now to prepare and stay on top of both your AP exams and regular schoolwork. ORDER EARLY, STUDY SMART 1. Order Your Exams Early Most schools set early fall deadlines […]
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 […]
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