Academic Preparation
What to take in high school? These are general guidelines to follow for admission into postsecondary institutions. Check with each school you are interested in attending for the specific requirements.
English – four years
Composition
American Literature
English Literature
World Literature
Speech |
Mathematics – three years
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Pre-calculus
Calculus |
Science – two to three years
Earth Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics |
Social Studies – three years
U.S. History
World History
Geography
U.S. Government
Civics |
Second Language – three to four years
French
Spanish
German
American Sign Language (ASL) |
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Classes for College Credit
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP courses are college-level courses you can take during high school to prepare for college. When you score high enough on the AP exams, you can receive college credit - and that may save time and money by giving you college credit without having to take (and pay for) a course! Check with your teachers, guidance counselor, or principal to find out if your high school offers AP courses.
Tech-Prep courses
If you want to pursue a technical program at a community, technical, or junior college, you can take technical courses in high school in addition to the core courses. Find out the best classes to take during high school from your school or from a community, technical, or junior college.
Helpful Links
College Admissions Roadmap - www.colleges.com
The College Roadmap is a timeline for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to help meet admissions deadlines.
ASPIRE
Access to Student Assistance Programs in Reach of Everyone
www.aspireoregon.org
Peterson's
A variety of career and college planning resources are available at
www.petersons.com |
