A student’s high school GPA is a good marker to predict the outcome of their success at a four-year college university. Is this true? Why or why not? Do not bring your personal feelings into this — but follow the research. What is the relationship between a high school student’s GPA and their success in college. Learn everything you can about the college admissions process. How is it done? What are acceptance rates? What does it cost? How are high schoolers prepped for the process? Explore further — If it’s not a GPA that’s a good determinate, what is? Standardized testing? Interviews? Community volunteerism? Family legacy? What factors should colleges consider (and also not consider)? Additionally, look into the social justice factors surrounding the college admissions process. How does race, class, documentation status, gender, etc play a role in the conversation?
