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    AP or IB: Which Do Colleges Prefer?
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    2021-08-03 | Joy Bullen

    AP or IB: Which Do Colleges Prefer?

    Some high schools offer both AP and IB classes. Having the option to choose is great, but knowing which classes to take can leave…

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    Sophomore Score on Calc BC AP Exam
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    2020-05-28 | Sally Rubenstone

    Sophomore Score on Calc BC AP Exam

    Question: I'm in 10th grade and just took the AP Calculus BC test. I'll probably get a 3. Will this in any way affect my admissio…

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    Does a Good AP Exam Score Make Up for A Bad Class Grade?
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    2020-05-28 | Sally Rubenstone

    Does a Good AP Exam Score Make Up for A Bad Class Grade?

    Question: Does a good AP test score make up for a low grade, like a C or D, in that AP class? How will this situation affect the …

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    How Many Times Can an AP Exam Be Taken?
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    2020-05-28 | Sally Rubenstone

    How Many Times Can an AP Exam Be Taken?

    Question: Is there a limit to the number of times I can take an AP exam, if I want to improve my score?

    Here’s the scoop on rep…

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    Can I Take an AP Exam Without the AP Class?
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    2020-05-28 | Sally Rubenstone

    Can I Take an AP Exam Without the AP Class?

    Question: I am currently in an accelerated/honors chemistry class with an A+ average. I had signed up for the AP version of the c…

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    How Much Credit for AP Exam Results?
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    2020-05-27 | Sally Rubenstone

    How Much Credit for AP Exam Results?

    Question: My son, a high school senior, was told by one college on his list that he would get credit for the three 3's he earned …

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    College Advice for Wheelchair User With Honors Classes but No AP's
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    2012-11-08 | Sally Rubenstone

    College Advice for Wheelchair User With Honors Classes but No AP's

    Question: Due to other circumstances, I'm not currently taking any APs this year in 11th grade (but all our courses are honors). …

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    Comparing AP Classes to Advanced (etc.) Classes
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    2011-10-19 | Sally Rubenstone

    Comparing AP Classes to Advanced (etc.) Classes

    Question: I attend North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, and I am wondering how much importance college give to takin…

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    Importance of Calculus for College Admission?
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    2011-06-28 | Sally Rubenstone

    Importance of Calculus for College Admission?

    Question: I am going to be a junior in high school next year and I will be taking Algebra 2. At my high school you are not allowe…

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    Chem, Physics, or Bio for Future Business Tycoon?
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    2010-06-10 | Sally Rubenstone

    Chem, Physics, or Bio for Future Business Tycoon?

    Question: I am a Chinese student who is currently studying at a private school in Pittsburgh, PA. I just finished my junior year …

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