Colorado to Admit Its Top Graduates

Starting next fall, the top 10 percent of students in every high school graduating class in Colorado will be guaranteed admission to the University of Colorado.

University officials said the top-10 plan is expected to help relieve admission anxiety for students and parents. “They know that going into high school, if they perform at this particular level at this GPA and class rank, they can get into the University of Colorado guaranteed,” said Jack O. Burns, the university’s vice president for...

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