The first step to getting into a good college is getting a high GPA. You have to do your homework, get organized, study for test and quiz, do extra credit if necessary. If you do this in high school your sure to get a good GPA and get into the college of your choice. Having a 4.0 GPA will impress the college your applying for.
The second thing you must do is get a high SAT score. Colleges look at GPA as well as your SAT score. SAT score increase your chance of winning a scholarship. It is the most important factor on determining your acceptance into a good college. Its a good idea to study for the SAT and take the PSAT to see where you stand.
Finally, you must pick a highly ranked college and have an interest in mind that you want to study. Its important to pick a highly ranked college because your standards will be high and benefits you in the future. Having an interest in mind is essential. Statistic shows about 400,000 students drop out each year and end up not earning their degree. By the end of freshman year in college some students change their major, which is money gone to waste. In order to save money and cut out the complication have your major in mind. If your not sure what you want to major in your can take some tests online which can help you figure out what you might be good at.
As you can see getting into a good college starts from now and it takes a lot of hard work. Its absolutely imperative that you get a good GPA to begin with so your on the right track, get a high SAT score, and last but very crucial have an interest in mind that you want to study. Without education it is tough to get a high paying job. Yes, it might be hard but do not procrastinate, it will be worth it in the end. "No pain no Gain".