<p>It’s a balancing act—choosing the most challenging classes but still maintaining a good GPA. What are colleges looking for when they use terms like “academic rigor,” and how many AP classes should you be taking anyway? There’s no one right answer. Let’s talk about all those acronyms and what they mean when you’re applying to college. </p>

It’s a balancing act—choosing the most challenging classes but still maintaining a good GPA. What are colleges looking for when they use terms like “academic rigor,” and how many AP classes should you be taking anyway? There’s no one right answer. Let’s talk about all those acronyms and what they mean when you’re applying to college.

<p>It’s a balancing act—choosing the most challenging classes but still maintaining a good GPA. What are colleges looking for when they use terms like “academic rigor,” and how many AP classes should you be taking anyway? There’s no one right answer. Let’s talk about all those acronyms and what they mean when you’re applying to college.&nbsp;</p>

Challenge Accepted: AP, IB, and GPA

Future’s So Bright is a 10-minute podcast from Class 101 Franklin, illuminating the college planning experience for students and parents. Guided by Class 101 Franklin alumnus Sean as our host, our expert college planners tackle a new topic every Tuesday—from making a college list, to understanding financial aid, to writing an essay. We’ll also have special guest alumni, as our students attending colleges all over the country add their thoughts on things like getting involved on campus, Greek life, and picking a major. Find Class 101 Franklin on Facebook and Instagram at @class101franklintn.

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