If you're an advanced student aiming for top colleges, or you're a student who wants to save on tuition by getting college credit in high school, taking Advanced Placement classes is a great option.

However, you might be wondering, "just how many AP classes should I take?" You can save a lot of money and make your transcript pretty impressive with lots of AP classes. However, if you overdo it, you could actually hurt your GPA and lose time for other important activities—like extracurriculars and ACT/SAT studying.

So what's the magic number? We'll look at different factors to help you decide the right amount of AP classes for you.

We’ve talked a lot about the AP Program in the past—why you would take AP classes, how many you should take, and how AP compares to the IB program.

But what are some of the major problems with the AP program? In this guide, we'll go over the top five worst problems that the College Board and the AP program are dealing with. We will also explain how you can avoid these problems and get the most out of your AP courses.

You might think the term "AP Scholar" just refers to anyone who takes studying for AP exams really seriously. But it's actually an awards program offered by the College Board. In this article, I'll go over what an AP Scholar is, what you need to achieve to become one, what it means to be one, and some tips on getting the award if it's something you're interested in.

The College Board’s AP program is recognized by colleges around the world. In addition to taking individual AP classes, students who are interested in attending school in another country can potentially earn the AP International Diploma. In this article, I’ll tell you what the AP Diploma is, how you can get it, and whether it’s worthwhile for you!

A great syllabus is the backbone of any AP course, but it can be challenging to create one that fits all the requirements and is easy for students to follow. In this article, I'll give you the ingredients you need for a solid AP Biology syllabus, including all the concepts and curricular requirements of the course.

I'll also provide a sample syllabus so you can get an idea of what a syllabus for this class might look like (if you're a student) or how you might structure your version of AP Biology (if you're a teacher). Finally, the end of this article is devoted to a few quick tips for teachers and students on how to successfully teach and learn the material.

The Taureans of the zodiac are ruled by the planet Venus, named for the Goddess of Love. But what is the earthy, romantic Taurus like in a loving relationship? And what are Taurus' most compatible signs for this kind of partnership?

If you're wondering what character traits make for Taurus' best match, we can indulge your curiosity: This article gives an honest take on Taurus' compatibility with each of the other star signs by doing the following:

• Describing the core traits of the Taurus star sign
• Explaining the traits that make for a good and bad match for Taurus
• Ranking Taurus' compatible signs from least to most compatible
• Offering three key takeaways for Taureans in relationships

Let's take a look!

Getting into nursing school can be pretty competitive, so you might be wondering how your ACT score will affect your chances of getting accepted into your dream school. The answer to this question can vary depending on what kind of nursing program you choose, what schools you apply to, and how your other application materials look. 

Different nursing programs handle ACT scores differently, so it’s important to find out as much information as possible about the significance of ACT scores in nursing school admissions. 

In this article, we’ll help you understand how ACT scores affect your nursing school admissions chances by covering the following: 

• The different types of nursing programs you can apply to 
• The general application process for four-year bachelors of nursing programs 
• How your ACT score factors into your nursing school application, and what a "good" ACT score is for nursing school admission
• Explaining how ACT scores fit into the admissions process at six of the best nursing programs in the United States 
• Giving you five expert tips for achieving an ACT score that will help you stand out in the nursing school admissions process

So keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the ACT score needed for nursing school! 

Thousands of DACA recipients graduate from U.S. high schools every year, but only a small percentage of these students go on to attend college. But many of those graduates don’t attend college because they can’t afford it.

But did you know that there are actually many financial aid opportunities that DACA recipients are eligible for, including numerous scholarships? Financial aid can help make even the most expensive colleges affordable!

We’ve composed a guide to scholarships for DACA students to help you locate and navigate the financial aid opportunities for DACA recipients. In this guide, we’ll explain what DACA is, who qualifies for DACA scholarships, and where DACA scholarships are accepted. After that, we’ll provide a list of the 12 best DACA scholarships and give you four tips for applying for DACA scholarships.

Aquarius is the eccentric of the zodiac. They buck convention, have quirky interests, and enjoy having a wide variety of friends that are up for analytical conversations and down for heated political debates.

But who are these nonconformists compatible with? We'll answer all of your questions about Aquarians' compatibility with the other signs of the zodiac by:

• Describing the core traits of the Aquarius star sign
• Explaining the character traits that make an Aquarius' best match and worst match
• Ranking Aquarius compatible signs from most to least compatible
• Offering three key takeaways for Aquarians in love.

Let's take a closer look at which signs make good partners, friends, and companions for Aquarians.

Are you a Sagittarius and curious about which signs you're most compatible with? Or maybe you want to get to know a particular Sagittarius better, but you're not sure how strong of a match you two will be? This guide explains everything you should know about Sagittarius compatibility, including what Sagittarians need in a match, how compatible each astrology sign is with Sagittarius, and how Sags can strengthen their relationships with others (as well as how others can strengthen their relationships with Sagittarians)!

Are you part of a Libra/Cancer pairing and want to know how compatible your two signs are? Do Cancer and Libra get along? By reading this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about Libra and Cancer compatibility, including why this partnership often has conflicts, how Libra and Cancer partnerships work in love, friendship, family, and the workplace, and how you can improve Cancer and Libra compatibility if you're struggling to make things work (or just want to prevent future issues). Despite what you may have heard, it is possible for Libras and Cancers to get along, and we'll explain how to do it!

Did you think you were done taking the ACT once you got into college? Think again! There’s actually an exam created by ACT Inc. specifically designed for professionals, called ACT WorkKeys. What is this test? Who should take it? How can it benefit you? In this guide we answer all your questions about ACT WorkKeys and the National Careers Readiness Certificate so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your career.

They love to win, they love to shine, they love to get up and move: they're Aries.

Aries is the first sign in the zodiac, ruled by Mars, and swathed in the element of fire. While you may be aware of Aries' general personality traits, you might be wondering how Aries fares in romantic relationships with other astrological signs.

If you're asking yourself, "What are Aries compatible with in terms of relationships," then keep reading: we'll paint a full picture of Aries compatibility with other signs by covering the following in this article:

• Aries' core traits
• What makes a good and bad match for Aries
• A ranking of Aries' compatible signs from least to most compatible (so you can know the Aries best match and Aries worst match)
• Four key takeaways for Aries compatibility

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about Aries compatible signs!

Many prospective college students want to know what to expect from the college experience before they hit campus. Does college actually match up with the idealized experience you see in movies? 

The truth about college is that it can be a lot of different things at once--exciting, nerve-wracking, adventuresome, stressful, and so much fun. 

A lot of what college will be like is ultimately up to some of the choices you make, but there are also some basically universal truths about what college is like that it’s worth learning about before you get to campus. In this article, we’ll demystify the core components of a college education for you, including academics, extracurriculars, college social life, time management, working while in school, and living arrangements. We’ll also give you five tips for getting the most out of your college experience. 

So, what is collegereally  like? Keep reading to find out!

Are you building up your vocabulary to get ready for the ACT? While memorizing obscure words won't get you too far, learning medium-level words in multiple contexts will help you out a great deal on ACT Reading and English. Besides "multiple-meaning" words, you also want to review scientific terms to be prepared for the ACT Science section.

This guide tackles the "one word a day" strategy and how you can use it effectively to prepare for the ACT. First, how useful is studying just one word a day?