What’s the Best Way to Study for AP Exams?
AP, HIGH SCHOOL, Test Prep, TEST PREPAdvanced Placement (AP®) courses are a great way for high school students to prepare for college-level classes and stand out to university admissions officers. While some students may choose to take these courses for the experience, others…
Decoding the AP Exam Score Grading System
APThe AP grading scale often surprises students and parents due to its unique structure. Unlike typical high school tests, AP exams are graded on a scale of one to five. These scores represent a weighted average of a student's performance across…
How to Navigate AP Classes
APPerforming well in advanced placement (AP) classes can strengthen your college application. Knowing how many classes to take, when to start taking them, and which classes to choose can help you create an academic roadmap for your high school…
Upcoming AP Exam Dates for 2024
AP, TEST PREPPassing an AP exam is an excellent way for students to showcase their academic accomplishments and ability to handle rigorous coursework. It speaks to a student’s ability to thrive in advanced educational settings and can be another way for…
Why Standardized Tests are Important Even for Test-Blind Schools
ACT, AP, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, TEST PREPEven with the extension of test-optional policies, students can benefit from taking standardized tests. Earning high scores on tests such as the PSAT/NMSQT®, SAT®, or ACT® could help students fund their education. This could minimize the…
2 Things to Consider Before Taking AP Classes (+4 Benefits)
AP, TEST PREPAP classes offer exciting academic challenges, chances for deep discussion, and college benefits. Deciding whether to enroll in AP classes and how many to take is a big decision for high school students. When deciding, it’s important for students…
AP Precalculus Announced for 2023/24 School Year
APIntroducing AP Precalculus
The College Board recently announced the creation of a new AP class: AP Precalculus. As with other AP courses, this will be accompanied by an AP Precalculus exam in May for college credit. This new course will premier…
New AP Exam Registration Deadline for 2019
APStarting in fall of 2019, the College Board implemented a few important changes to the AP exam registration process.
In the past, most students waited until spring to register for the May AP exams. Some students liked this flexibility: It…