Step Into College

In addition to rigorous coursework, studies have shown that students' eventual college




enrollment goals are consistent with those of their peers. In other words, students who are



surrounded by other students with aspirations to attend highly-rated, competitive colleges



and universities will themselves decide to pursue similar aspirations. Assistance from teachers



and other school staff is also extremely beneficial. Students who receive help from their



educators in preparing for entrance exams, in writing their admissions essays, and in



completing their college applications are usually more successful at gaining admission to the



colleges of their choice.









The types of academic courses that students take in high school are proven to be a crucial



factor in getting students admitted into top colleges and universities. The rigor, or level



of difficulty, of students' high school coursework affects their likelihood of admission into



a competitive college. For example, many fouryear colleges and universities require advanced



mathematics courses for admission, and students who have completed a rigorous high school



math curriculum are more likely to enroll in the college of their choice than those students



who have not.







Therefore, the selection of which high school to attend has an enormous impact on a student's



ability to be admitted to some of the most highly rated and competitive colleges When choosing



a high school, consider the variety and level of courses offered, particularly in mathematics.



Also consider the success rate of previous students at gaining admission to top-rated fouryear



colleges. Finally, find out how committed and involved the teachers and staff are to helping



their students reach their full academic potential.