Part 1
The academic rigor of your high school courses is an important factor
in the college admission process. College admission officers see your high school
course schedule as a blueprint of your education. They’re looking for a solid
foundation of learning that you can build on in college.
To create that foundation, take at least five
solid academic classes ever semester. Start with the basics and then move on to
advanced courses. Challenging yourself is part of what makes school fun; but
you need a firm grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced