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For High School Students

UK students

High school preparation is critically important to a student’s potential to succeed in college. Smart planning is your key to a successful transition to college.

At UK, the following can be important factors in admissions decisions:

  • the total number of academic courses completed in high school
  • level of course work
  • number of Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses
  • senior year schedule
  • extracurricular activities
  • rank in class
  • leadership roles
  • work experience
  • community service
  • awards and recognition

Explore this site to keep on track and plan to make the best transition from high school to college!