During the early 2000s, high schools moved more toward a "college prep" curriculum with a focus on preparing more students to go to college. As a result, it became more difficult for students to be accepted to college, and not everyone gets in. Which of the following is likely true?
A likely true statement based on the given information is:
- The competition for college admissions increased during the early 2000s due to the emphasis on college preparation in high schools.