Preparing for College
The following list of courses provide only a general guideline of
courses. School graduation and college entrance requirements vary by
institution. Students and parents should consult their school guidance
counselor and college admissions office for a more complete list.
Courses students should take in middle or junior high school to
prepare for college
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Math
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Every year, including
algebra I in the 8th grade and geometry in the 9th grade. Algebra and
Geometry are the foundation for all college math and science
courses.
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English
Science
History or Geography
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Every year. Along with math,
these subjects form the core of academic preparation for
college.
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Foreign Language
Computer Science
The Arts
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Most colleges expect
students to have taken some classes in art and foreign language and all
colleges expect that they will know how to use a computer. Students
should take advantage of every opportunity to learn about these
subjects.
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Courses students should take in high school to prepare for
college
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Subject
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Minimum
Years
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Types of
Classes
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English
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four
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Composition
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American
Literature
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English
Literature
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World Literature
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Mathematics
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three to four
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Trigonometry
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Pre-calculus
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Calculus
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History and
Geography
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two to three
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Geography
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U.S. History
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U.S.
Government
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World History
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World
Cultures
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Civics
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Laboratory
Science
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two to three
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Foreign Language
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two to three
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Visual and Performing
Arts
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one
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Electives
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one to three
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Economics
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Psychology
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Statistics
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Computer Science
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Communications
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