Legend Insights
Private School Advantages for Public School Families
As a parent, we realize that the school your child attends sets them up for future consequences in higher education (college admissions) and career. Approximately 90% of students in America attend public schools because that is the norm. Factors such as location and...
How Your GPA is Interpreted By Colleges
GPA or Grade Point Average is the cumulative average of the letter grades a student receives in school on a 4.0 scale. It is also one of the most stressful factors in determining whether a student gets accepted into the school of their choice. Here are some things to...
4 Easy Course Planning Tips You Can Implement Today
Navigating your student’s education plan can be complicated. Your high school students are juggling many activities including, AP classes, sports, clubs, AND tutoring. There are options when it comes to your child’s education, but the challenge is in making the most...
Turning Your Struggle into Story
One of the things that's hard to admit as a student (or even as a grown professional) is that we all struggle from time to time. In a competitive environment, the very concept of asking for help can rouse feelings of helplessness or even shame. It's something we see...
Why Academic Planning for College Admissions Starts in Middle School
Think about any complex process you have to go through in life, whether in work, family, or even a serious hobby. There are two major phases you have to undertake, first in planning, and then in execution. Legend College Preparatory helps you do both of these in your...
GPA Improvement WITHOUT Stress
Academic stress comes from three main sources: Restrictions and lack of availability for certain subjects can hinder your progress and search for alternatives.Course difficulty. Some subjects are just taught in a tough way – and many of these courses are inevitable...
One Course Makes the Difference
You could make a difference with just one course at Legend College Preparatory. You might finish a course prerequisite at LCP. Introduction to Java Programming, and other math courses such as Geometry, or Algebra II/Trig often fall under this category. AP Human...
Academic Transformation
There might be times that you'll find yourself agreeing with the following statements: Your efforts do not translate into target grades. You lack confidence in your academic potential. You need better academic support. Your grades and your self-esteem drop. You're...
9th Grade AP Courses
Two courses we offer to 9th graders really help differentiate their course of study: AP Human Geography and AP Physics 1. Although these are academically rigorous courses, they are designed to be an entry point to taking AP coursework. These courses translate into...