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Essential Courses for College-Bound Students
The following is a list of recommended classes students need to take during high school when considering attending college. A "credit" is considered one class.
Language Arts/English
6-8 credits in Literature, Writing or Speech
Math
Essential Courses for College-Bound Students The following is a list of recommended classes students need to take during high school when considering attending college. A "credit" is considered one class.
Language Arts/English
6-8 credits in Literature, Writing or Speech
Math
Suggested: 6-8 credits in Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry or Calculus
Science
6 credits in lab science including:
- 2 in Biology
- 2 Chemistry and/or Physics
- 2 in Earth/Space Science, advanced Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Social Studies
6 credits including:
- 2 in U.S. History
- 1 in U.S. Government
- 1 in Economics
- 1 in World History or Geography
- 1 more in any of the above areas
Foreign Language
2 credits in Spanish, Latin, French, German or another foreign language.
Physical Education
1 credit (2 semesters)
Health/safety
1 credit (1 semester)
Elective credits
Arts
Computers
Career
Suggested: 6-8 credits in Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry or Calculus
Science
6 credits in lab science including:
- 2 in Biology
- 2 Chemistry and/or Physics
- 2 in Earth/Space Science, advanced Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Remember that if your child has not taken these courses, there are still higher education options available to him/her. Preparation for Taking Standardized Tests Classes students take may differ from school to school, but standardized tests are the same in content and administration to provide a standard measure for over a million students who take the exam each year. Students applying to college are primarily concerned with getting good scores to ensure they are accepted to college. However, standardized tests serve other purposes such as: assess cumulative academic preparation; require students to learn and use test-taking skills that are useful throughout college and graduate school; and open the door to important college admission, financial aid and scholarship advice. Combined with high school transcripts and class rank, test scores present a well-balanced academic profile. Here are some suggestions for preparing for standardized tests: