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Senior Year Strategy: Can You Drop Math? Quit Soccer? Go Abroad?
What classes should you take senior year? Which can you drop? And do you have to keep up all your activities?
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Here's What Your AP Scores Mean
Score of 5: Extremely well qualified
Score of 4: Well qualified
Score of 3: Qualified
Score of 2: Possibly qualified
Score of 1: No r…
What to Know About the AP Biology Exam
There's a lot of science on the AP Biology Exam — three hours' worth, to be precise. Trying to memorize every little fact and fig…
What to Know about the AP Environmental Science Exam
As the seasons change, so do the AP Exams. As of 2020, the AP Environmental Science exam is undergoing some slight modifications.…
What to Know about the AP World History: Modern Exam
Here's a fun "history" fact for those of you considering taking the AP World History exam to add some rigor to your high school r…
4 Ways to Craft an Argument on the AP US History Exam
If you're taking the AP US History Exam, you'll need to prepare for two different types of essays. One, the document-based questi…
How to Sign up for AP Courses
AP classes are a great way to challenge yourself academically and show college admission teams you're ready for college-level wor…
Should I Register for AP Exams Even Though I Don't Know the Material Yet?
I'm a high school junior with a question about AP tests. I am supposed to register for them in a few weeks and I have no idea how…
Will Choosing Pass/Fail for Senior APs Hurt College Chances?
I'm a high school senior looking for some information on taking AP classes pass/fail vs. grades during COVID. My school has conde…
Can an Academic or Executive Function Coach Help You Succeed in School?
The road to college may take different twists and turns for every student, and in some cases, academic or executive function coac…