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Understanding AP Courses: More than just a GPA boost

Taking an AP class isn’t about padding your GPA—it’s about proving you can handle college-level work now. AP classes are designed by the College Board to reflect the content and structure of real college courses. From AP Calculus to AP English Language, each course challenges students to ...

 

Prepare for the PSAT and Beyond!

The PSAT is an important rite of passage for high schoolers across the world. Some have National Merit Scholar goals, and others are just looking for a great first standardized testing experience. With the summer wrapping up sooner than later, there is still time to jumpstart some preparation ...

 

Create a Book Review: Developing Analytical Skills

Don't Fall Behind this Summer The summer slide is a tricky thing to navigate! Students tend to have more free time, but parents are trying to strike a balance of family time and fun as well as academics. Thankfully there are simple activities that kids can do on the road, at home, or with a 1:1 ...

 

What are Colleges Looking For?

College Admissions College admissions is a tricky and ever changing landscape, even more so in the last five years in a post-COVID world. With schools becoming test-blind or test optional, many students need to determine innovative ways to make their applications stand out. Today we are going to ...

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