College Prep Specifics
The Basic Requirements
In order to get into college, there are specific curriculum requirements you
must meet. At a minimum, most colleges require:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of math, including algebra II and geometry
- 3 years of history or social science
- 2 years of laboratory science
- 2 years of a foreign language
Curriculum
Colleges want to see that you've challenged yourself. Most competitive schools
would prefer a B in a college-level history class than an A in a regular one.
But the key is to know yourself. Don't take on too much. If your grades are
stronger in certain subject areas, then that's where you should take
higher-level classes. For example, if you're an ace at Spanish, consider taking
the Advanced Placement (AP) course. At the end of the school year, if you score
high enough on the AP test, you could place out of a semester of a college
language requirement. But if language is not your strong suit, just do your best
at your grade level.
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