To be eligible for college, students must maintain a certain grade point average (GPA) in high school. The minimum GPA required to be accepted into college varies from institution to institution and can range from 1.8 to 4.0, but most colleges look for a GPA of around 3.0 or higher. Additionally, students should take certain college-preparatory courses (typically including English, mathematics, science, social studies, and foreign language) to ensure they have the academic skills necessary for college-level coursework.
In addition to meeting GPA requirements, colleges may consider other factors such as ACT/SAT scores, class rank, extra-curricular activities, personal essays, and recommendation letters when making decisions about admission.