Is my student ready for a college course?

Twelve statements on reading, writing, independence, time, grades and maturity. See whether a first college course makes sense now, with support, or a little later.

Before enrolling in any college course

• Check the college's eligibility rules for high school students: age or grade, GPA, placement tests and prerequisites. Each college sets its own.
• Start with one course in a subject your student likes and does well in.
• Ask how the course could count later. Each college decides how credit counts, so check the colleges your student may attend.
• Know the add, drop and withdrawal dates before the first day.

This tool is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Each college decides admission, aid and how credit counts, and requirements change; check each college's own pages. Examples are examples, not promises. Caveat Academic Services is an independent college preparation company. Students do all of their own work.