Legend Insights
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...
Secrets to Successful Math: The Summer Geometry Course
Geometry. Just the word makes any of us who grew up in the American school system cringe. The two-column proofs. Parallel lines. The seemingly endless scenarios in which we deal with triangles. The unanswered question: "Why do we learn Geometry?" It doesn't have to be...
WASC Accreditation
Legend College Preparatory is a fully accredited school under the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). There are benefits conferred to students because of this fact. What this means for you: Students enrolled at LCP can access courses that fulfill their...
The Summer School Advantage
A generation or two ago, we were still dealing with discussions and arguments over the merit of spending the summer in school. "Let the kids play!" they used to say. Considering our current competitive environment, I find myself longing for the days when we could fit...