This is the mantra of the students and staff at any Early College High School across the country. From the posters on the walls to the advice of their teachers and the support of their community, these students know that college is in their future. Many Early College High Schools sit on university campuses so that students are immersed in the college culture. High school students often take courses with college faculty using advanced textbooks and working alongside traditional college students. High school teachers and higher education faculty collaborate to meet academic standards while providing extra support. To ensure that distance doesn’t prohibit participation, students can access college coursework online and often participate in summer sessions in which they take classes on campus. While students may walk in to an Early College as just another high school student, they leave as a mature, motivated individuals equipped with a college mentality for lifelong success.