Future college students take note: “high school grades are consistently the strongest predictor of any factor of success through four years in college.”

That’s a statement made by Scott Jaschik, editor-in-chief of InsideHigherEd.  He also said, “the same study suggests that the SAT adds little predictive value to admissions decisions and is hindered by a high link between SAT scores and socioeconomic status — a link not present for high school grades.”

You hear that?  Grades really do matter.  And not only that, but, “the study finds that all of the information admissions officers currently have is of limited value, and accounts for only 30 percent of the grade variance in colleges — leaving 70 percent of the variance unexplained.”

How can you get around this?  Consider creating a free profile right here on StudentProspector.  That will give admissions officers the information they need to recruit you.