Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...

Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer high school students an invaluable opportunity to challenge themselves academically while reaping benefits that extend well into their college careers. By ...

My joy and relief of finally being able to pay for my long-awaited lunch before my next stretch of afternoon classes was extinguished with embarrassment. The cashier’s words made my face grow hot, and ...

It is no secret that college admissions have only become more and more competitive over the last 50 years. The number of students applying to college has increased, while the number of spots at ...

The College Board over the last few years has bet on two new courses to boost participation of underrepresented students in the Advanced Placement program: AP African American Studies and AP ...

A growing number of Oregon high schoolers are participating in college-level coursework and showing college-level proficiency, according to a new report. Participation in Advanced Placement exams has ...

Participation in Advanced Placement exams is up 70% among Oregon students in the last five years, a report from the College Board shows. A growing number of Oregon high schoolers are participating in ...