The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
In this last section of chapter two, I’ll introduce students to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. In many ways, IB coursework is similar to Advanced Placement (AP) coursework. Both programs have similar strengths and weaknesses. At their best, IB and AP...
Is Your Middle Schooler Ready for High School?
On April 29, 2019, FLEX College Prep conducted an academic expo at the Los Altos Youth Center to help the families of middle school students (grades 5-8) better prepare for high school.The panel, moderated by FLEX CEO Danny Byun, was comprised of experts in three...
Case Study: Debbie, The Struggling Student
Let’s turn now to a very different case study. Debbie was an average happy-go-lucky teenager at La Cañada High School. She was not particularly academically inclined and didn’t really like school; she was much more enthusiastic about surfing the Internet and texting...
Case Study: Dan, the Good, but Not Perfect Student
We will now turn to consider the profile of a student whose GPA put him “on the table” at top-tier private schools. Now realistically, to get into a school such as Harvard or Stanford, a student must do everything right. Students who get into these schools take the...
GPA – Frequently Asked Questions
The last section offered some general advice and information about the GPA. This section answers three specific, frequently asked questions: Which classes should I take? How much does it matter that my grades go up and down? Can I get a C and still get into one of the...Recent Posts
What Juniors Must Know About College Apps
Juniors. Parents of juniors. It’s time to talk aboutcollege applications. Here's what juniors must know about college apps! Read more…
Extracurricular Activities and Summer Planning
Join FLEX as we discuss the relevance of extracurricular and summer activities, and introduce ways in which to build them seamlessly into a robust and cohesive application profile! Read more…
