Are AP prep books worth it?
AP prep books are becoming more and more expensive, and with the addition of free online AP resources, they’re becoming more and more expendable.
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FVHS is offering new AP Business with Personal Finance
AP Business with Personal Finance is a new class expected to launch from the CollegeBoard for the 2026-2027 school year.
Why should spring break be extended to two weeks
With important exams approaching, students face mounting pressure during the spring semester. Extending spring break to two weeks would provide time to recharge.
Fountain Valley to pilot new AP Cybersecurity career pathway courses
The College Board begins its new AP Career Kickstart initiative by piloting this two-year pathway.
The College Board accelerates transition to mandatory digital AP testing for 28 AP exams by 2025
After previously announcing that 9 AP exams would be completely digital, the College Board has now expanded digital testing for the 2024-2025 school year.
Plan for your future with BigFuture
Unsure of what you want to do in the future or how to plan for your career? Here are some tools offered by theCollege Board to help you.
Nine AP exams will only be offered in a digital format beginning May 2025
The College Board will administer these exams through digital test devices, with paper exams only available for special accommodations.
Baron Banner’s AP Course Guide
Are you planning to take an AP Class next year, but aren’t sure what the class is like? Check out this Course Guide for honest perspectives and specific course details!
Advanced Placement and college courses — are they truly comparable?
Piles upon piles of AP classes are not a rare sight among today’s high schoolers. However, are these courses, designed to be more advanced, truly suited for the average high school student?
Column: My experience with final exams during a pandemic
Finals week during online school is not that different from finals week in person.