COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

College admissions offices primarily consider the following factors:

 Course Schedule and Grades Earned

Honors/AP: These courses show students challenging themselves. Trends: Colleges prefer to see consistency or an upward trend.

 GPA

 Standardized Test Scores

 Teacher Recommendations

Teacher letters can speak to the student’s personality, work ethic, and involvement

 Activities and Involvement

Students should get involved in activities they are passionate about like athletics, school organizations, or community service.

 College Essay

Students have the opportunity to tell their story and show personality

This table shows the general subjects required and recommended for high school students to take prior to college. This is a general idea of college admissions requirements, visit specific college websites for their requirements.