College Resource Committee
Courses to take to prepare for college
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English--Four years
Mathematics--Three to four years
History & Geography--Two to three years
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Laboratory Science --Two to four years
Foreign Language --Two to four years Visual & Performing Arts --One year
Challenging Electives --One to three years
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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