About College Admissions: U.S.: AP Classes and Scores; College Prep Timelines

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. By week's end, students will have taken over three million Advanced Placement exams. This week's newsletter looks at the role of AP in the college admissions process. You'll also find year-by-year timelines to help students stay on track during the march towards college. AP Classes - Why They Matter At nearly all colleges, the most important part of an application is a student's academic record. The strongest applicants earn high grades in the most challenging courses available to them. Advanced Placement classes are often at the heart of an impressive curriculum. Learn more See More About:  ap classes  ap exams  standardized tests What AP Exam Score Do You Need? To get the true benefits of Advanced Placement classes, you're going to need to earn a high score on the AP exam. Learn more For a subject-specific discussion of some of the most popular AP subjects, check out these articles: Biology | Calculus AB | Calculus BC | Chemistry | English Language | English Literature | European History | Physics B | Psychology | Spanish Language | Statistics | U.S. Government | U.S. History | World History See More About:  ap classes  ap exams  standardized tests College Admissions Timelines The most successful college applicants tend to build their study skills and extracurricular interests over years of schooling. These articles can help prospective college students stay on track: Middle School College Prep 9th Grade College Prep 10th Grade College Prep 11th Grade College Prep 12th Grade Application Timeline See More About:  college admissions timelines  high school record  standardized tests Make the Most of Your Campus Visit This time of year is busy for college visits as juniors begin narrowing down their choices. When you visit campus, make sure you do more than take the official tour. Learn more. See More About:  campus visits  choosing a college  Featured Articles 15 Scholarships with June Deadlines 20 Most Selective Colleges Review: Kaplan's Complete SAT Prep 10 Bad Essay Topics SAT Scores for the Ivy League 15 Features of the Perfect College   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Waitlisted? What Now? 25 Big Money Scholarships SAT Scores - What's Good? Essay Tips   Follow me on: Advertisement