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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

The following table lists subjects usually covered in high school, the number of years a subject is usually covered, and the types of courses usually covered under each subject. Research the college of your choice to find which types of courses are required by them.

Subjects Math English Lab
Science
History Foreign
Language
Computer
Science
Physical
Education
Electives
Number
of Years
4 4 3 4 2-3 1 1 1-3
Types of
Courses
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Trigonometry
Pre-calculus
Calculus
Composition
American Lit
English Lit
World Lit
Earth
Science
Geology
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
US History
Euro
History
World
History
US Gov
Geography
Civics
Spanish
French
German
Latin
Russian
Japanese
Computer
Science
(including
keyboarding)
Physical
Education
Statistics
Economics
Psychology
Communications
Art
Dance
Drama

Additional Resource: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/high-school/33.html

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