What do you think are the obstacles facing students in k-12 education in your community that may prevent them from being adequately prepared to enter college?

A big obstacle for students is that no one can make them learn. It is important for the student to take charge, be awake, do the homework, study for the tests and so on. In highschool, it is especially important to choose stimulating classes and to do well in them. Sometimes it takes awhile to "get" it, but by asking for help, going to tutoring and working in a group with other students, you can make it happen. It isn't just about passing, but also by being curious and looking further into things than you are required to.