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IB, AP, and AICE: They’re all college-level programs; what are the differences?

ByAimee Heller

When students take AP, IB and AICE courses, they are studying college-level material while they’re in high school. These courses challenge students to explore topics in depth and work at a higher level by incorporating critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, multiple perspectives, and verbal communication skills. In a high school that uses a weighted GPA system,…

College Admissions Advisors Answer Questions on “Rigor”

ByCheree Liebowitz

One of the most frequently asked questions advisors at International College Counselors hear is on “Rigor” and what do terms like “rigorous course load” mean and how rigorous should a student’s schedule be? We’ve listed some questions below with the answers. 1. How Do Admission Officials Weigh High School Rigor? Comparisons are made when evaluating…