Choosing Classes for Next Year: What to Consider
As the academic year comes to a close, many students are faced with the challenge of choosing classes for next year. Students will often feel pressured and influenced, even unconsciously, about their selection. This pressure comes from comments from teachers, conversations with guidance counselors, and suggestions from a family member or friends. Let’s discuss how […]
College Board Abandons Autumn SAT Test Online Plans
On June 3rd, the College Board posted a blog on their website regarding remote testing for this fall. It was only one month after they announced the new September test date. Previously, College Board guaranteed the fall test dates would happen, no matter what. They would be prepared to deliver the SAT test online, remotely […]
What GPA Do I Need?
“What GPA do I need?” This, in addition to “What SAT score do I need?” is perhaps the question I am asked most. In May, as another school year ends, many families will sit down to review the year’s academic performance. They will also compile a list of colleges and universities that best align with […]
Open Book Test Prep: Our Tips for the AP 2020 Exams
It’s official: this year’s wave of AP exams will be unlike any we have seen before. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The College Board made major changes to the basic format of the exams. In short, each AP exam will be taken at home online and will be an open book test. While open […]
Tips and Tricks for Effective Note Taking Methods
Every day, lots of people take notes, though few of us ever learned explicitly how to do it effectively. Instead, most people, whether students in classes or busy professionals in presentations, learned their note taking methods the fly. Note taking is a key part of learning new and vital information, and it’s important to find […]
AP Exam Updates for COVID-19: What’s New
COVID-19 is affecting every part of our lives, in anticipated and unanticipated ways, particularly for students in the middle of their school year. Many high school students complete AP courses and exams each year with the hopes of earning college credit. With schools across the country currently closed, you might be worried about whether or […]
Free AP Prep: Online Drop-in Class
It’s that time again for the AP exams in May. However, recent school closures due to COVID-19 have students across the country concerned. We understand this situation can feel stressful. You’ve worked hard the whole school year, and this presents a new, unprecedented challenge. But this situation doesn’t have to derail your progress. You can […]
Questions and Answers about the Value of Advanced Placement
With all of the changes to standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT coupled with the introduction of and backlash against Common Core curriculum over the last few years, many parents and students have questions about the Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams. Some wonder if the exams and classes still hold any […]