The US college application encompasses many components — from achievements and extracurriculars to teacher recommendations and in some cases, interviews! But the foundation of your application is your academics, which demonstrate whether or not you’re fundamentally qualified to attend the universities you’re applying to.

If you’re wondering what colleges are looking for on the academic side of your application and how to do well in school to prove that you’re ready for the demands of studying at a top university, this eBook is the perfect starting point.

What you will learn about:

• High school transcripts
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum
• Standardized tests: the SAT and ACT
• International curriculums