What Should I do in High School to Prepare for College?

Be motivated and take your classes seriously!

You can get into college by taking the right high school classes that will get you into the school you want.

If you are ready to do this…then you are ready to start preparing for college!  Make an appointment with your guidance counselor.  Let them know you would like their help to get ready for college. 

Remember, DON’T GIVE UP!  If you work hard, you can – and will – go to college.

These are recommended courses you should take to prepare for college.  Some high schools call the courses by different names, but the content is still the same.  Check with your guidance counselor if you are unsure you are taking the right courses.

Math:  Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus

English:  Composition, English Literature, American Literature, and World Literature

Science:  Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, and Physics

History/Geography:  U.S. History, U.S. Government, World History, and Geography

Foreign Language:  a minimum of two years of the same language is recommended