Rigor of Transcript

 When you "officially" tour a college, you will inevitably end up in a big auditorium for the "big sell". This is where they will attempt to convince you that this is the place for you.  Every tour I have ever been on included the following term:  "rigor of transcript". This was included in the list of items you needed to be successfully admitted, you must demonstrate "rigor of transcript".  In simpler terms, admissions counselors want to see that you took the highest level courses available to you.  If your school offered Advanced Placement (AP) classes, you didn't take honors instead to get the easier grade.  This does not only apply to courses directly related to your major.  Admissions counselors want to see you challenge yourself in every aspect of your educational journey.  They want to see you take that extra class instead of a study hall, make it something that rounds out your transcript or expand your knowledge base.  The courses you take paint a picture of the type of student you are and will be in college.  Show them that you put in the work and don't take the easy way out.