As the parent of a college-bound high school student, you want your child to be as prepared as possible for the rigors of college coursework. They ought to be able...

Many high school students challenge themselves with college-level work. Advanced Placement (AP) classes are a preferred route for taking on more challenging coursework. They allow college hopefuls to sample college...

As a college-bound student, it may be worthwhile to try and earn some college credit while you’re still in high school. You can do that by taking AP classes and/or...

There are some things that you and your rising ninth grader can do together to make sure that the year starts off smoothly and that your teen has a successful,...

Currently, there are 38 AP class options, and counting. This means that there are plenty of choices for every interest, ranging from studio arts to foreign languages to science and...

While your student might think homework is tedious, the skills and work ethic she develops now will serve her well in the future. Here are five homework tips to keep...

There is still plenty of time to get yourself back on the right track if you had a tough time during ninth grade. In fact, ninth grade should be thought...

Every year of high school is slightly different from the last. With each school year, the classes get a little bit harder, you take on new responsibilities such as driving...

No matter what your intended major is, there are going to be certain fundamental skills that you need in order to succeed in college. You’ll need to be able to...

Making the move from middle school to high school is daunting. Suddenly, teens are immersed in a new culture with more students, challenging classes and new social pressures. Surrounded by...