[header] How to choose a rigorous college schedule for your first year [title] Review the school catalog. [step] This should list the requirements to graduate in your chosen major, and it is important that you understand what requirements you must fulfill. It will also give a brief description of the contents of the courses, which in turn will help you gauge how difficult each course will be and whether it will interest you. 
[title] Look at the class schedule for the first term. [step] Begin making a list of classes you wish to take.