<p>As long as it's a decent high school that offers AP classes, it doesn't matter. My high school never held my hand, not once. It's all in your hands. It's a systematic approach to maxing out on all the important things: GPA, SAT, SAT II's. Focus on a few EC's and get awards. Find some teachers you like and get recommendations. In the summer before senior year, start your essays. Buy Harry Bauld's book to help you with that. And that's it.</p>