Calculus BC Leads Selective College Admissions Advantage in New Empowerly Research

By Johanna Alonso · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-10-21

Inside Higher Ed reports that specific Advanced Placement courses provide a measurable advantage in the admissions process while others show no impact. A study of over 11,700 applicants by consulting firm Empowerly identified six subjects, including biology and chemistry, that co

Inside Higher Ed reports that specific Advanced Placement courses provide a measurable advantage in the admissions process while others show no impact. A study of over 11,700 applicants by consulting firm Empowerly identified six subjects, including biology and chemistry, that co