10 Easy College Scholarships You Can Apply To Right Now
College application season can be an overwhelming time for students: in addition to handling a full slate of coursework, they’re often busy writing college application…
How Important Is Community Service for College Admissions?
College-bound students know to focus on their grades, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities, but one key component of a strong college application is often…
College GPA Requirements: How Does Your GPA Factor Into College Admissions?
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Your GPA is one of the most important elements of a college application — one admissions officers review when making admissions decisions. However, the way…
How Are AP Exams Scored?
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If you’re looking to earn college credits and round out your applications, it’s essential to score well on your Advanced Placement (AP) exams. While taking…
What Are College Credits, and Why Do They Matter?
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Before and during your college journey, it’s essential to understand how college credits relate to your coursework and your progress toward college graduation. You may…
Delayed not Lost: ACT Research Indicates Delays in Academic Growth
Since March 2020, there has been much speculation about “COVID slide,” the adverse impact of interrupted, remote, and hybrid learning on student achievement. Research-based not-for-profit…
AP Classes: What Are They, and Why Should You Take Them?
As you start planning for college, you might be encouraged to register for AP classes. With a more rigorous curriculum than the average high school…
This Summer Enrich Your Student with Customized Academic Skill Building
This Summer Enrich Your Student with Customized Academic Skill Building3 Key Steps to Getting Started with Academic ApproachAt Academic Approach, we know that no two…
You Just Took the April ACT…What Now?
You Just Took the April ACT…What Now? 3 Steps to Improvement For those students who took the ACT in April 2021, we’ve outlined three key…
Test-Prepping – Supplemental Education – And Now Learning Pods (During the Time of COVID)
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Matthew Pietrafetta, Ph.D, founded Academic Approach in 2001 and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. After teaching in Columbia University’s Core Curriculum and preparing New…
Standardized Tests Can Promote Rigor
Well before the current outbreak of COVID-19, skeptics questioned the value of standardized testing as a college admissions requirement. Some argue this pandemic, however, will…
Academic Approach on How to Keep Students Prepared for the Fall
Each fall, students return to their schools fresh off summer experiences and ready to learn. Teachers welcome the opportunity to build on the previous year’s…
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