AP Course Planning Strategy

An effective AP course planning strategy requires far more than simply taking as many AP classes as possible. Colleges evaluate AP coursework within the context of a student’s overall academic profile, school offerings, and long-term progression. This IvyMax webinar helps families understand how to approach AP planning strategically—balancing rigor, performance, and sustainability.

We begin with an overview of the latest AP exam updates, including changes in exam formats, subject-specific trends, and recent scoring patterns. Understanding these updates is essential, as AP policies and expectations evolve over time and directly influence how admissions officers interpret AP results.

This AP course planning strategy webinar then breaks down AP planning by grade level. Families will learn:

• How many AP courses are appropriate at each stage

• Which AP subjects tend to carry stronger academic signaling

• How to sequence APs across multiple years

• When Honors courses may be more strategic than APs

We also address common misconceptions, such as the belief that more APs always lead to better admissions outcomes. Through admissions-focused analysis, we explain how overloading APs can sometimes weaken performance, increase burnout, or dilute extracurricular impact.

A key focus of this session is alignment. AP course choices should support a student’s academic interests, potential major direction, and long-term goals. We discuss how AP planning interacts with GPA trends, standardized testing, competitions, and research or enrichment activities.

This webinar is ideal for:

• Students in grades 8–11

• Families planning long-term academic rigor

• Parents navigating AP expectations at competitive high schools

By the end of the session, families will have a clear, realistic AP course planning strategy that strengthens academic credibility without sacrificing balance.

📌 Event Registration:
https://ivymax.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617648949949/WN_W02jC3IUSP2W7z65O2kGDg