College Preparation
By Allen Grove, About.com Guide to College Admissions
College preparation needs to occur throughout middle school and high school. These articles will guide you through the college preparation process so that your college application will be competitive when senior year rolls around.
- Timelines and Checklists
- Academic Record
- Extracurricular Activities
- AP - Advanced Placement
- PSAT, SAT and ACT
Timelines and Checklists
These articles provide year-by-year information to help you stay on track during the college admissions process.
Academic Record
Your high school academic record is the most important part of your entire college application. Make sure you take the right courses and get the grades you'll need to get into your top-choice colleges.
Extracurricular Activities
It takes more than high grades to get into selective colleges. Admissions counselors want to see students who demonstrate interesting passions and leadership potential.
- What is an Extracurricular Activity?
- How Rubik's Cube Can Get You Into College
- Unusual Extracurriculars - The "Freebie Club"
AP - Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement courses can save you money and make your four years of college more enjoyable and productive.
- AP Classes - Why They Matter
- Is My AP Score Good Enough?
- AP Biology Exam Info
- AP Calculus AB Exam Info
- AP Chemistry Exam Info
- AP English Language Exam Info
- AP English Literature Exam Info
- AP Psychology Exam Info
- AP US History Exam Info
PSAT, SAT and ACT
Like it or not, standardized tests matter. These articles will help you make sense of and prepare for the PSAT, SAT and ACT.
