Do your homework. Pursue a variety of courses. Your high school transcript can indicate whether or not you can compete with your peers in college. Talk to your counselor about advanced placement courses and College Board Advanced Placement Tests, which are offered every spring. You can earn college credit while in high school.
Good grades are an important element in the college admissions process.
Evidence of responsibility and independence are also considerations. Taking summer jobs and doing volunteer work demonstrate initiative and maturity. . Inc. All rights reserved.