In the test optional world we now live in, colleges are looking for new measures of a student's ability. For this, taking AP and IB courses isn't enough - you need to take the AP and IB tests to prove your mastery of the material. Scott Clyburn, founder and director of North Avenue Education, has been a professional educator since 2005 and advises tons of students on academics and the college admission process. In this episode, Scott shares why AP and IB exam scores are so important for differentiating yourself in the college admissions process, and how to strategize which AP or IB exams you should take.

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