Earning College Credit in High School
Ambitious high school students often have a variety of options to get a head start on college. They can earn college credits by scoring high on AP (Advanced Placement) or IB (International Baccalaureate) tests or by taking courses at local colleges. Earning college credit in high school ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
High-School Preparation for College: Calendar
Freshman Year It is never too early to plan for the future! Sophomore Year Calendar Concentrate on academic preparation and continue to develop basic skills and co-curricular interests. September Consult your guidance counselor about taking the PSAT in October. The PSAT is a ...
Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Can Senioritis Jeopardize Your Child's Future?
Remember those last carefree weeks of high school? Well, if you have a kid in high school today, be warned. The "senior...
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Developing a Plan for High School
Get great tips to develop a plan for your child's high school education. Includes a table with suggestions for courses...
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What to Do on the Road to College: Junior Year
AP, IB, PSAT, SAT, ACT… Junior year is full of acronyms, all of which stand for yet another potentially stressful step...
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Preparing Your Sophomore for College Applications
A marathon. A gauntlet. The Indy 500. There is no shortage of metaphors to describe the college application process. As...
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Preparing for College: Selecting Summer Programs
What are your summer plans? Colleges and other organizations offer a variety of summer programs just for teenagers.
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