The followings are some general notes to remember:
- Pay attention to deadlines and dates.
- Keep in mind that most colleges require at least three, and often prefer four, years of studies in math, English, science, and social studies.
- Most colleges require at least two years of the same foreign language.
- Your grades are important but the difficulty of your coursework can also be a significant factor in a college's decision to admit you. In general, most colleges prefer students with average grades in tougher courses than students who opt for an easy A. (e.g., a B in an AP course is worth as much as an A in a non-AP course).
- College admission officers will pay the closest attention to your GPA, class rank, college credit, AP courses, and scores on SAT or ACT.
- Participation in extracurricular activities is also a good idea in high school.
