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    Thrive in High School

    What you do in high school — in and out of class — matters to colleges: it all adds up to show who you are.

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    • How to Start Getting Ready for College in 9th and 10th Grade
    • High School Classes Colleges Look For
    • Learn About the AP Program
    • How to Take Your High School Classes to the Next Level
    • How to Choose High School Electives
    • Summer Learning Programs: What, Why and How