Do colleges know the rigorousness of your high school?

<p>Will they know that your high school is really competitive and tough? My school is known for that and as being a good school. Everyone says that colleges will recognize me from "that school". Will they really?</p>

<p>(Just "rigor," not "rigorousness.")</p>

<p>Your counselor will send a school report with all the necessary info. In addition, colleges often recognize the renowned/tough schools.</p>