AP courses and exams continue to play an important role in college admissions — but how colleges evaluate them is evolving. In this expert-led webinar, admissions leaders and counselors will explain how AP coursework and exam results factor into the 2026 admissions cycle and how families can make smart, balanced choices.

What You’ll Learn:

• How colleges evaluate APs: What AP coursework and exam scores really mean in admissions, by school and major
• Readiness and balance: How to choose the right APs, manage rigor, and avoid overload
• Smart exam strategy: Which AP exams matter most and how to prepare efficiently for top results

Meet the Panel:

• Mary de Villiers - Director of International Admissions, University of Notre Dame
• Christie Ruggieri – Director of Global Enrollment, Northeastern
• Rielly Wieners - College Coach, ESM Prep | Former Assistant Director of Admission at Stanford University
• Josh Davis - Founder & Senior College Counselor, ESM Prep UK (soon to be Guidewell Global)
• Drew Heilpern - Academic Success & Testing Expert, Summit Educational Group