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626. THE RISE IN AP TESTING
During a period of American education history where most standardized tests fell at least momentarily out of favor, one series of exams seems to be growing in popularity with no end in sight. Amy and Mike invited educator Rob Franek to explore the explosive rise of Advanced Placement testing.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What has inspired the recent increase in AP tests and testing?
What is College Board's strategy with the Advanced Placement program?
Will AP tests replace the need for SAT and ACT in admission considerations?
Where do these developments leave students…
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