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Do Dual Enrollment or AP Classes Look Better on Your Transcript?
The honest answer is that neither is universally superior. The better question is which option demonstrates the highest level of academic challenge.
July 29, 2026
The honest answer is that neither is universally superior. The better question is which option demonstrates the highest level of academic challenge.
A well-placed rolling admissions school can change the entire arc of your application season. Learn more.
Learn more about the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) by visiting an informational session near you.
The most common misconception families hold is that applying for financial aid automatically hurts their chances in early decision.
This blog post details how highly selective colleges evaluate high school internships. It moves beyond just listing ‘good’ internships to explaining how students can connect these experiences to their overall application narrative, tying into GCA’s 97% top-3 acceptance rate.
This blog post explores the nuances of test-optional policies specifically for international students applying to US colleges.
Your college essay length is not a minor formatting detail. It signals how well you understand the assignment and much more. Read all about it.
Using ChatGPT to write your college essay is one of the most tempting shortcuts available to students right now. See what to do if you are considering this option.