AP, IB, Honors, & Dual Enrollment: Planning Courses for College Admissions

When it comes to college admissions, course selection plays a major role in how your academic readiness is evaluated. Admissions officers look closely at the level of challenge you pursue, how you perform in advanced coursework, and how your choices align with what is available at your high school.

In AP, IB, Honors, & Dual Enrollment: Planning Courses for College Admissions, Admissions Expert Katie Chiou will break down the differences between these options and explain how selective colleges interpret each one. You will learn how to assess rigor in the context of your school, how to balance challenge with GPA protection, and how to plan a multi-year course strategy that supports your academic goals.

We will also discuss common misconceptions about advanced coursework, how dual enrollment is viewed compared to AP or IB, and what rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors should prioritize now.

Whether you are building next year’s schedule or mapping out your long-term academic plan, this session will give you a clear framework for making confident, strategic decisions.