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Jared Hobson

High GPA or Rigorous Courses?

As a college consultant, I continue to receive many questions about which is better: taking easier classes and getting a high GPA, or risk losing

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Jared Hobson

Are AP Courses Good for Admission?

AP courses are among the most rigorous offered in American public high schools. But how good are they? Lots of kids take them–and fail the exams. So how good are…

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