Daily Archives: March 6, 2026

Reducing Stress—Especially for JUNIORS—is Part of Our Mission

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Junior year has always been a notorious rite of passage: the hardest classes, most demanding teachers, grades counting the most, and, oh yeah, standardized tests.  In September everyone’s talking about how college admissions committees look most closely at junior year final grades, PSATs come up fast in October, and the work and pressure keep mounting through SATs, ACTs, AP Exams and final exams and projects in the spring.  And all the while students are supposed to start thinking about what colleges they’d like to attend, what programs appeal most to them, and which ones will be on their list of […]

How AP Scores Can Boost Your College Admissions Chances!

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If you’re a high school student or a parent navigating today’s college admissions process, let’s talk about something super important for getting into the most selective schools—AP exam scores! 🚀 1. Stand Out in a Sea of Applicants 🧍‍♀️ In today’s competitive college landscape, standing out is the name of the game, and that, quite simply, explains why so many students are taking so many Advanced Placement classes. AP scores of 3, 4, or 5 can set you apart from other candidates by showcasing your ability to handle college-level coursework and pass college-level exams. It’s all about demonstrating mastery of […]