It's nearly impossible to get into a top college if you tank your gpa in the beginning. [substeps] Don't completely write off your chances if you struggled during the first few years of high school.
[header] How to get accepted to a top college [title] Start immediately. [step] Most top colleges look at your transcripts for all of the years you were in high school. Though there are a few that hold open spots for high school students whose academic records improve over time, most will be taking your entire high school career into account.