What do the colleges look for?
First and foremost, the college admissions people will evaluate your academic record. They will consider the difficulty and variety of the courses you took. They will note the grades you earned in various subjects, your grade point average and your cumulative grade point average. Your academic record is almost always the most important factor in college admissions. It is never too late to improve it. Senior year grades are also very important. SAT, SAT SubjectTests, ACT are sometimes very important. Before taking the test, most students familiarize themselves with the kinds of questions they will face and practice their test-taking skills. Counselor and teacher recommendations often are important factors. Some colleges do not ask for teacher recommendations, and a few do not require any recommendations. It is important that you follow the college instructions. DHHS has outlined a list of procedures for the junior year. Be sure to meet with your counselor in the spring trimesters to rev
