🎓 How to Demonstrate Academic Rigor

December 10, 2022

Welcome back! Coach Tony here & I hope you're having an incredible day so far.

Here are the topics you'll see today:

  • Academics: Demonstrating Rigor

  • Question of the Day

  • Test Prep Corner: Our New FREE SAT Facebook Support Group is LIVE!

  • 2023 College Admissions Success Playbook

  • Free Resource of the Day

  • Scholarship of the Day

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Let's talk about demonstrating academic rigor.

Taking challenging classes, such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or college classes, is one way that high school students can demonstrate academic rigor.

AP classes are high school courses that are designed to be equivalent to college-level classes. Students who take AP classes can earn college credit if they score well on the AP exam at the end of the course. AP classes typically require more effort and critical thinking than regular high school classes, and they can help students demonstrate their ability to handle college-level material.

IB classes are a program offered by some high schools that follows a specific curriculum and assessment system. The IB program is recognized by many universities around the world, and students who complete the program may be eligible for college credit. Like AP classes, IB classes are typically more challenging than regular high school classes and can help students demonstrate their ability to handle college-level material.

Some high schools may also offer the opportunity for students to take college classes while still in high school. These classes are typically taken at a local college and are taught by college instructors. Taking college classes can help students demonstrate their ability to handle college-level material and may also earn them college credit.

In general, taking challenging classes, such as AP, IB, or college classes, can help high school students demonstrate their ability to handle the demands of higher education and prepare them for success in college and beyond.

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