When reviewing applicants’ high school transcripts, college admissions officers look for two main traits: a course load that shows academic rigor and a GPA that demonstrates academic mastery.

The early years of high school, when students must fulfill basic academic requirements and prerequisites for advanced classes, do not tend to afford students very much choice in their class schedules.

Students at Naperville North and Central high schools may have the opportunity to take additional engineering, social studies ...

Brandeis Summer School offers exceptional high school students the opportunity to experience select college courses in the summer. Students who have completed their junior year of high school can test ...