College Resources - Courses to take to prepare for collegeEnglish--Four years
Types of classes:
- American Literature
- Composition
- English Literature
- World Literature
Mathematics--Three to four years
Types of classes:
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Calculus
- Geometry
- Precalculus
- Trigonometry
History & Geography--Two to three years
Types of classes:
- Civics
- Geography
- U.S. History
- U.S. Government
- World History
- World Cultures
Laboratory Science--Two to four years
Types of classes:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Physics
Foreign Language--Two to four years
Visual & Performing Arts--One year
Types of classes:
Challenging Electives--One to three years
Types of classes:
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Psychology
- Statistics
Questions To Ask Guidance Counselors or Academic Advisors
- What basic academic courses do you recommend for students who want to go to college?
- How many years of each academic subject does the high school require for graduation?
- What elective courses do you recommend for college-bound students?
- Can students who are considering college get special help or tutoring?
- What activities can students do at home and over the summers to strengthen their preparation for college?
- How much homework is expected of students preparing for college?
- What do different colleges require in terms of high school grades and SAT or ACT scores?
Information from the US Department of Education
For more information visit the US Department of Education website: http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/early/edlite-tcehome.html
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