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The list below gives you a good overview on what courses
you need to take in high school to meet standard college
entrance requirements. Of course, every college
has its own requirements—checks with the ones you’re
interested in to see what they recommend.
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English |
Four or more years (grammar, composition, literature, etc.) |
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Mathematics |
Four or more years (Algebra I and higher—does not include general
math, business math, or consumer math) |
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Natural Sciences |
Three or more years (Earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, etc.) |
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Social Sciences |
Three or more years (history, economics, geography, civics, psychology,
etc.) |
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Additional Courses |
Some colleges and universities require other classes as prerequisites
for admission, such as two or more years of the
same foreign language or courses in the visual
arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer
science, etc. |
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