AP Exams: Important Information for Parents of AP Students Why take the exam? Students may earn college credit or place out of college courses based on their exam scores (colleges’ policies vary) High AP scores can strengthen college applications A … Continue reading
Our very own Co-Director of College Counseling, Mrs. McDonough, was highlighted on the TMJ4 Morning Blend on Thursday, October 22. The feature, which focused on our College Counseling program, provided Prairie the opportunity to share with the community how to properly … Continue reading
The Prairie School is pleased to announce that six seniors have qualified for recognition in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program. Of the 1.4 million students who took the 2013 PSAT, only the top five percent (about 34,000) scored high … Continue reading
How to Interpret Your Financial Aid Award Letter Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 8:00 p.m. (Central Time) Sign up here! (Recording available after registration.) Confused about what’s on your financial aid award letter? Join us for a … Continue reading
Dear Upper School Parents, As the May 1 college enrollment deadline looms, it’s not surprising that news articles about college admissions are popping up like spring crocuses. Three particularly good ones appeared recently in The New York Times (links below). I urge you to … Continue reading