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The AP Program’s Impact On Secondary Education

The AP Program’s Impact On Secondary Education

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jul 24, 2023 | Exams

Experts in higher education have long criticized the Advanced Placement (AP) program, but few have been as scathing as John Tierney, a professor at Boston College. In an article in Atlantic Magazine, he said, “Fraudulent schemes come in all shapes and sizes. To work,...
Get Ready for the Digital PSAT and SAT

Get Ready for the Digital PSAT and SAT

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 20, 2022 | Exams

The PSAT and SAT will soon be taken exclusively by computer. This is a welcome change because it affirms the continuing relevance and usefulness of standardized tests in a digital, post-pandemic, test optional era.  There is likely to be a significant increase in...
The College Level Examination Program

The College Level Examination Program

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jul 17, 2022 | Exams

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted college credit-by-examination program in the United States. While Advanced Placement (AP) courses are usually taken by above-average students, CLEP exams benefit average and non-traditional,...
AP Exams Can Reduce the Cost of College

AP Exams Can Reduce the Cost of College

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jul 5, 2022 | Exams

There are two signs of the success of a student’s college admissions campaign: being accepted by targeted colleges and being able to afford them. The achievement of high grades on Advanced Placement (AP) exams fosters both outcomes. A proven way for students to stand...

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