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…
Where Should I Take AP Courses Online?
There are a variety of reasons that high school students seek out online Advanced Placement (AP) course opportunities. The most common types of students who desire a remote-based AP course are: Those who wish to…
AP Exams – Changes Due to Coronavirus
On Friday, March 20th, the College Board delivered some much anticipated news about how they would proceed with Advanced Placement (AP) exams as the nation, along with most of the world, contends with the COVID-19…
How to Earn College Credit 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…
How to Win a National Merit Scholarship
In 1955, the headlines were dominated by earth-shaking events such as Rosa Parks’ act of civil disobedience that set off the Montgomery Bus Boycott, athletic triumphs like the long-suffering Brooklyn Dodgers finally defeating the New…
Do I Need to Take SAT Subject Tests?
According to a 2019 survey conducted by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), just 5.5% of U.S. colleges and universities view Subject Test scores as “considerably important” in guiding admissions decisions. The number…
When Should I Take the SAT for the First Time?
If there was a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, this blog would be one straightforward sentence in length. Yet, the decision on when to sit for your first SAT exam is context-dependent, and arriving at…
What is an SAT/ACT Superscore?
It is human nature to selectively showcase only our best moments while simultaneously sweeping those that are less flattering out of sight. When serious high school athletes put together highlight reels for recruitment videos, they…
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