Classes to Take

Find out which classes you should take in high school to prepare for college. You should plan your high school schedule so that you take the following classes:

Mathematics		English		Science		History or Geography
6 to 8 credits (3 or 4 years)		8 credits (4 years)		6 credits (3 years)		6 credits (3 years)
	Algebra I		Composition		Biology		Geography
	Geometry		English Literature		Earth Science		U.S. History
	Algebra II		American Literature		Chemistry		World History
			World Literature		Physics		World Cultures
			Writing/ Composition				Civics
			Speech
Foreign languages		Visual & performing arts		Computers
(2 - 3 years)		(1 year)		(1 year)
	Spanish		Art		Computers
	French
	German

You want to take algebra and geometry as soon as possible. Algebra and geometry are the foundation for many advanced math and science courses (such as chemistry and physics) that some colleges want high school students to take.

This list of courses provides only a general guideline. School graduation and college entrance requirements vary. Students and parents should consult their school guidance office and college admissions offices.

Study, work hard, and do your best to earn good grades. How well you do in high school can play an important part in gaining you admission to college.