From AP to Advanced Studies: What College Admissions Teams Want You to Know
Introducing the next chapter of academic excellence. Beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year, all Upper School departments will shift their focus from the Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and replace APs with a slate of Advanced Studies courses.
For further insight into the college perspective, families are invited to join this informational webinar featuring a panel of admissions officers from:
Cornell University: Marina Wencelblat Fried ’98, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
University of Michigan: Kris Tesoro, Regional Admissions Recruitment Coordinator
Washington University in St. Louis: Grace James, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission
University of California, Santa Barbara: Cuca Acosta, Director of Admission
Harvey Mudd: Raissa Diamente, Executive Director of Admission, Harvey Mudd