- Taking a rigorous curriculum in high school is the best predictor of students' ability to complete a bachelors degree (Answers in the Toolbox, 1999).
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The number and quality of advanced courses a learner takes is more significant than GPA or class rank for predicting college success.
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Students taking more advanced courses score about 2.4 points higher on the ACT composite than students taking standard graduation plan courses (ACT High School Profile, 2005).
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Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school have higher GPA in college than students who do not take AP courses (Answers in the Toolbox, 1999).
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Learners who have taken AP courses generally score higher on the SAT than learners who have not taken AP courses.
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The number of advanced courses a learner takes in high school may be a factor considered by a college when making admission decisions.
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Taking advanced courses in middle school and high school is the best way to prepare for college admission and college success.
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Coppell ISD recommends that learners challenge themselves by participating in advanced academic programs.
