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These Are The Hardest AP Classes To Pass

Discover the 10 toughest AP exams by pass rate, revealing challenges and surprises for high school students striving for college credit.
College Planning

Should You Use a HELOC to Pay Your Kid’s College Tuition?

Consider using a HELOC to fund college tuition: explore the benefits and risks of tapping into your home equity for education expenses.
College Planning

Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Will Hit Some Record Highs

The upcoming year sees a spike in federal student loan rates, making college more costly. Find financial strategies to manage this increase.
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A 4-Year Timeline for College Planning

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The Benefits of College Test Prep in a Test-Optional World

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Grades Matter Even More When Applying Test Optional

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Building Success for Students With Differing Abilities at Elmhurst University Academy

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Does the PSAT Really Matter?

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Colleges Are Looking at Students’ Social Media Posts

Give their pages a good checkup.
College Planning

Preparing for College: A Checklist for High Schoolers

Start with their freshman year.
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