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New for Summer 2020: The App Checkup

Given the abrupt impact of COVID-19 to the college application landscape, it’s paramount that seniors tackle what's shaping up to be the most complicated admissions season in decades. But where should they even begin? New for Summer 2020, we’re featuring the App Checkup, a tailored 1:1 intake approach to help seniors and parents know what to manage.

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What's an Academic Index?

When it comes to college applications, what’s an academic index? How do schools use it? What does that mean for your high school senior?

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What Changes to AP Exams Mean for Seniors

College Board announced on Friday that updates to AP exams are coming. To combat the changes, College Board is committed to supporting schools and students at home by providing free remote learning resources (with AP teachers providing instructional content) and developing a new at-home testing option. New time constraints within the education community (namely, high school seniors) have caused College Board to react accordingly and in doing so, their press release last week outlined AP changes that high-schoolers can expect this year.

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