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:

• 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