Dual enrollment has been growing in popularity, with over 2.5 million high schoolers taking at least one dual-credit course ...

Is there an optimal number of Advanced Placement courses students should take to succeed in college? The College Board, which offers AP courses through which students can get college credit while in ...

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For decades, Advanced Placement classes have offered a means for ambitious high school students to earn a boost toward college. More than 60 percent of U.S. high schools offer AP classes, which are ...

Advanced Placement classes can set applicants apart in a competitive college admissions environment, demonstrating the ability to perform well on more challenging coursework. Experts say performing ...

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 ...

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Advanced placement courses aren’t just for students bound for the Ivy League. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has been pushing that message for years, recruiting ninth graders who do well on the PSAT ...