Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...

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Is there an optimal number of Advanced Placement courses students should take to succeed in college? The College Board, which offers AP courses through which students can get college credit while in ...

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AP classes can demonstrate your strengths to college admissions officers. Not all AP classes will receive credit at the college you attend. Consult with academic advisers to structure your AP goals ...

High school students don't have to wait any longer to find out this year's Advanced Placement test scores, according to the College Board, a nonprofit organization created to improve access to higher ...

The College Board over the last few years has bet on two new courses to boost participation of underrepresented students in the Advanced Placement program: AP African American Studies and AP ...

More than 800 students are taking Advanced Placement classes in Kalamazoo Public Schools, the highest number in the past 17 years.

Students with sports scholarships might have to skip in-person classes and other activities. Sports or grades do not necessarily determine a college student's success. When I meet other parents, their ...