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Often times, both students and parents ask: What should a kid be taking in high school to be college ready? Well, the answer differs for each students. However, there are some minimum basic standards that all families and students should strive for to be college eligible. Many people break them down in various ways, and every state is different. Nonetheless, I think the standard should be set high for every child. Therefore, use the following below as a guide line. You can adjust it according to you childs needs and or academic level. But remember this, if there is no college prep standard or bench mark set early i.e. by 8th grade or before entering 9th grade, it may hinder their ability to be competitive for certain colleges and universities. Parents set standards. Push yourself and your child toward excellence. Reach for the Moon and you just might land on a star!               

4 English Classes

4 Math Classes (Algebra I, II, Geometry and one other high level of math)

3 Science Classes (Life science, Physical Science and one elective science)

3 Social Studies (US history, world history and one social studies elective)

2 Foreign Language Classes (same language)

***(These are the basic courses that must be completed throughout high school to be eligible for admission to a 4 year college)***

4 English Classes

4 Math Classes (Algebra I, II, Geometry and Honors Pre Calculus, Calculus and or Statistics)

3 Science Classes (Life science, Physical Science, and one elective science Honors Chemistry, Physics)

3 Social Studies (US history, world history and one social studies elective Honors Geography, Government, Economics)

2 Foreign Language Classes (same language) Honors French, Spanish, Latin, Chinese, Japanese Russian

***(These are the courses that must be complete throughout high school for competitive college and university admission)***

4 English Classes (AP Literature, AP Composition )

4 Math Classes (Algebra I, II, Geometry addition Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB and BC )

3 Science Classes (Life science, Physical Science and AP Chemistry, APPhysics, APBiology)

3 Social Studies (AP US history, AP World history and AP Government or Economics)

2 Foreign Language Classes (same language) AP Spanish, French, Latin, or Chinese, Russian

***(These are the courses that must be completed/taken throughout high school for the most competitive college and university admission)***