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Cracking the Code: Your Ultimate Guide to Acing AP Exams
Master AP exams with expert study strategies, time management tips, and test-day preparation. Learn how to self-study effectively and maximize your college credit opportunities.
Use These 10 Test Taking Strategies to Conquer Your AP Exams
We have all the tips you need to handle test day and the season leading up to it, to ensure each AP test goes as smoothly as possible. The tips mentioned here are not just useful for the AP exam, but they all apply as excellent tips and skills to utilize in college courses as well!
Why AP Classes Can Help You Get Into Your Dream College
If you're hoping to get into your dream college, taking AP classes is a great way to give yourself an edge and elevate your chances of success. Read now!
AP Exams: Myths vs. Facts You Should Know
We debunk five popular myths surrounding Advanced Placement exams to equip you with the knowledge to be more prepared and confident this May. Read now!
Should You Respond to the COVID-19 Question?
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has disrupted your high school experience and college plans in some way. For the 2022-23 admissions cycle, The Common App will continue to include this question on their application portal as an opportunity for you to elaborate on how the pandemic has affected your life.
Preparing for the AP Literature Exam
With winter break behind us, the spring term is finally in sight—the cherry blossoms will soon be blooming, sparrows and chickadees singing, and endless showers bringing about new growth. Oh, and AP exams. With exams being administered in-person again this year (barring any unforeseen circumstances), ‘tis the season to begin preparing!
Preparing for the AP Language Exam
In 2015, a satirical Tumblr account formerly known as CollegeBoardOfficial posted “Thank your mom this Mother’s Day by isolating yourself in your room and cramming for AP tests.” (Both Mother’s Day and AP exams occur in May.) Well, we at North Avenue believe in respecting mothers – do so by starting to study for those AP exams now!
2020 AP Exams & Scores: A Retrospective
Despite sensationalist headlines, the at-home 2020 AP exams were a success, and average scores fluctuated within expected ranges.
Take Your High School Writing to the Next Level
I’ve been teaching college undergraduates for about ten years now, reading thousands of pages of their writing. I also coach high school students to write better essays. As end-of-term essays from my undergraduates pile up, awaiting commentary, I’ve started wondering, how can high school writers “graduate” to college-level writing?
SAT, ACT, and IB Canceled; At-Home Testing for AP and GRE
As testing organizations respond to Covid-19 containment measures, it’s key for students to understand their options.