Tag: high school course selection

How AP, IB and Dual Credit Can (And Can’t) Help You in College

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 11, 2019.

The limitations of taking AP, IB and Dual Credit courses, including what can transfer where and what scores are needed, Before taking these classes, how to establish your goals to you’re...

Course Selection: How to Develop a Four Year Plan

Written by Megan Dorsey on January 28, 2019.

What are the best classes to take for college admission? Do we need to take advanced courses? If only three years of math are required, does he need to take math as a senior? ...

Exceptions to Standard High School Course Selection Advice

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 20, 2015.

In the past month I’ve met with dozens of families, in person and via Skype, to discuss course selection for next school year. I find myself saying a lot of the same things: Take the more...

How Many AP Classes Should a Student Take?

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 18, 2013.

How many AP classes should a student take? School limitations: Number of AP classes offered at your high school Are there limits on the number of AP classes a student can...

Improve College Admission With Another Year Of Foreign Language

Written by Megan Dorsey on April 2, 2012.

Academic Planning for High School

Written by Megan Dorsey on March 29, 2012.

“When do we need to begin planning for college?” “What do we need to do in junior high to prepare for college” “Does junior high even matter?” College planning seems so far-off and parents of...

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