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Calculus: Gatekeeper of Selective College Admissions

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Whether preparing for a ninth-grade placement test or debating between AP Stats and AP Calculus, budding artists and engineers alike worry how their math class will affect their college prospects. One admissions professional interviewed in the study noted, “Calculus is an easy answer to a complicated question.

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10 Must-Haves for College Prep (Grades 8-12)

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For others, it might fall somewhere in between, including some test prep services and making sure you pick the right high school classes. Tips for Academic Rigor: Before jumping into all AP classes too early in high school, ensure you can handle them. For some, college prep is a single class.

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Top Tips for Acing Any Standardized Test

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We recently posted our Top Tips for Acing any School Exam and now we bring you our top tips for acing any standardized test! STUDY EFFICIENTLY FOR STANDARDIZED EXAMS When preparing for the ACT, SAT, AP exams, SSAT/ISEE, or any other standardized test, the best approach is… you guessed it: to start early and with a strategy !

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Why APs Matter (More Than Ever) and Top AP Exam Prep Tips

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As you gear up for May AP exams , now is the time to take ownership of your AP prep. While these exams may still seem distant, beginning your preparation now is the key to a strong performance and alleviating test anxiety and stress. AP Exam Tutoring Our tutors offer customized tutoring designed to fit the needs of each student.

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How to Ace your AP Exams

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Since the College Board discontinued SAT Subject Tests in 2021, AP exams have become even more important data points in the selective college admissions process. Remember that just because a high school doesn’t offer a certain AP, it doesn’t mean you can’t prepare to take the AP exams yourself. Stressed about APs?

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Breaking News: Yale University Requires Standardized Test Scores

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As of this morning, Yale is the second Ivy League school to require standardized test scores, following Dartmouth’s lead and citing research that test-optional policies adversely affect high-scoring low-income students. When a university states they are test optional, some students take them at their word.

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How to Prepare for College: Junior Year

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Take time to study for and take the SAT or ACT ! Take AP courses and follow up with the exams! Study for the SAT and/or the ACT Junior year is the best time to start taking standardized tests for college. Want more SAT tips directly in your inbox? For more college preparation tips, read our articles here and here

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