AP courses and exams remain an important part of the college admissions process, but how they are evaluated is evolving.

In this recorded webinar, admissions leaders and counselors discuss how AP coursework and exam results factor into the 2026 admissions cycle and how students can make thoughtful, balanced choices about rigor and testing.

Topics Covered

• How colleges evaluate AP coursework and exam scores
• How students can balance rigor without overloading their schedules
• Which AP exams matter most and how to approach them strategically

Meet the Panel

• Drew Heilpern - Summit Educational Group
• Christie Ruggieri – Northeastern University
• Clara Hoff - University of Virginia
• Josh Davis - Guidewell Global & Former Yale Admissions
• Mary de Villiers - University of Notre Dame
• Rielly Wieners - ESM Prep & Former Stanford Admissions