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Summary of Research on the Relationships Between the Number of APs, AP Performance, and College Outcomes

This one-page summary distills evidence from research published by Beard, Hsu, Ewing, and Godfrey (2019) in the journal Education Measurement: Issues and Practice. The research demonstrates that the largest predicted increase in college grades and on-time degree completion are associated with students taking their first or second AP Exam and accruing their first or second AP Exam score of 3 or higher and that these effects on college outcomes level off after five APs.

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Higher Education Brief: Classic Learning Test Concordance with the SAT

A fact sheet addressing inquiries specifically related to the concordance published by Classic Learning Test.

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Student and Parent Attitudes Toward College and Admissions

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