Grade Point Average
- Basic information on grade point averages
including often posed questions (e.g. taking hard classes
vs. easy classes).
Advanced Placement Program -
| Intro.
to AP Exams |
Introduction
to the Advanced Placement (AP) program. |
| List
of AP Exams |
List of exams and notes
about a few of the exams. |
| Self-studying
AP Exams |
Advice regarding the
self-studying of AP exams. What exams are easiest to
study? Is it right for you? |
| AP
Exam Dates |
A list of all AP exams
and what dates they will be offered for the 2007-2008
school year. |
International Baccalaureate - The
International Baccalauareate (IB) program is a rigorous
diploma program for students who want to study overseas
or who want a challenge.
| Part
One |
Introduction
to IB and a description of IB in America and elsewhere
around the world. |
| Part
Two |
Defines what it takes
to get the IB diploma and the IB certificate, and the
important differences between the two. |
| Part
Three |
Detailed breakdown of
the various components of the IB programme including
courses, the CAS requirements, the Extended Essay, and
more. |
| Part
Four |
The scoring system is
explained along with what each score range means to
you and to the schools you apply to. |
| Part
Five |
How the IB diploma factors
into your applying to universities in the US, the UK,
and continental Europe. |
Online Study Guides
- An introduction to the various online study guides available
that can be used to complement certain courses and make
your life much easier.
Open Course Ware -
| Part
One |
Description
of Open Course Ware, an invaluable resource for the
ambitious student looking to accelerate his/her study.
|
| Part
Two |
Evaluates how OCW can
help you in preparing for competitions and for college. |