The American Council on Education recommends that high school students preparing for college complete the following sequence of preparatory coursework in the table below.
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| Subject | Minimum Years | Types of Classes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | Composition American Literature | English Literature World Literature |
| Mathematics | 3-4 | Algebra I (if not completed in 8th grade) Geometry Algebra II | Trigonometry Pre-calculus Calculus |
| History & Geography | 2-3 | Geography U.S. History | World History World Cultures Civics |
| Laboratory Science | 2-3 | Biology Earth Science | Chemistry Physics |
| Foreign Language | 2-3 | French Spanish German | Latin Russian Japanese |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 1 | Art Drama | Dance Music |
| Electives | 1-3 | Economics Psychology Statistics | Computer Science Communications |
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