(1) Improve diagnosis of basic skill deficiencies of middle and high school students to enhance the preparedness of the students for college;

(2) Establish a testing program, using presently administered tests to the extent possible, to evaluate achievement levels and assess the preparation of high school students who are potentially college bound;

(3) Compile a list of courses of study recommended for college preparation and distribute copies of the list to the high school students and their parents;

(4) Provide information regarding college preparation to high school students in a timely manner so the student can make course changes to be better prepared for college;

(5) Improve information to high schools and local school systems concerning the performance of their graduates at the college level in at least the following areas:

(i) The adequacy of preparation of the students in basic skills on the students’ entry into college;

(ii) The campus enrollment and transfer patterns of students;

(iii) The program choices of the students;

(iv) The performance of the students on achievement tests; and

(v) The rate of retention and graduation of students; and

(6) Assist high schools and local school systems in the use of this information to improve student outcomes.