The courses you choose and how you fare in them will have a major impact on where you go to college. Some of these decisions present themselves as early as your freshman year. The most important part of a college plan is the academic program the student chooses.
Most colleges have requirements that specify courses necessary for admission.
In general, Boston Latin School's academic program meets all requirements of all American colleges and universities. The student's level of advancement in specific subject areas, his or her academic performance as measured by grades, and class rank are the primary criteria used by colleges in making admission decisions. Students will make many choices concerning the courses that make up their academic program. Some of these choices impact the weight, or level of difficulty, of their program. All decisions about taking Honors and Advanced Placement courses should also be made carefully.