Students at the Early College at Guilford follow a rigorous academic schedule throughout all four years. Freshmen are required to take the PSAT while Sophomores are required to take both the Pre-ACT and the March SAT. Although Juniors and Seniors take actual college classes, most students say that sophomore year is the hardest with a very rigorous and mentally stressing schedule with up to 7 AP courses in both semesters, AP US History, AP Environmental Science, AP English Language and Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Psychology and AP Statistics. However, upperclassmen generally find time to enjoy themselves and are involved in multiple in-school and out-of-school activities.