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