How to Earn College Credits in High School

Too many talented students pass up opportunities to earn college credits during their high school years for just a tiny fraction of what they will pay later in freshman tuition. Understanding the options that may be available to you at your high school is step one. Step two is...

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How Many AP Courses Should I Take?

The answer to what students should strive for in most areas impacting college admissions is a straightforward, “More/higher is better.” Whether you’re talking about GPA or standardized tests scores, the goal is always going to be to max out your potential. Yet, the problem of selecting an appropriately rigorous...

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AP Exams & The College Admissions Process – Podcast

Episode Description: In this College Transitions Podcast, Andrew Belasco sits down with Michael Trivette to discuss how AP exams factor into the college admissions process. Listeners will gain a better understanding of which AP scores to submit and how scores are interpreted and used by selective institutions.

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FAQ: Taking Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Most students are familiar with the basics of Advanced Placement courses: they offer a chance to experience a college-level curriculum while still in high school, earn college credits, and impress prospective institutions by undertaking a rigorous course load.  From there, questions typically abound. We’ll do our best to answer...

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When it comes to your courses, choose wisely

“It’s not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.” This age-old maxim applies not just to sports, but to high school and to college admissions as well.  Many students would be surprised to discover that their strength of curriculum, or the types of courses in...

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