Talk to your guidance counselor (or teachers, if you don’t have access to a guidance counselor) about the following:

Attending a four-year college or university

Establishing your college preparatory classes; and a schedule which should consist of at least four college preparatory classes per year, including:

–   4 years of English

–   4 years of Math (through Algebra II or Trigonometry)

–   2 years of Foreign Language, minimum

–   3 to 4 years of Natural Science (two lab sciences such as Chemistry and Biology; Physical Science or Physics)

–   3 years of History/Social Studies (World and United States History, Economics/Government)

–   1 elective of Art

–   1 year of electives from the list above

–   Physical Education/Health

Each student should check with their State Department of Education to verify college preparatory course requirements.

 

Create a file of the following documents and notes:

–    Copies of report cards

–    List of awards and honors

–    List of school and community activities in which you are involved, including both paid and volunteer work, and descriptions of tasks or activities.

Start thinking about the colleges you want to attend. Search for additional campus facts using the Department of Education School Search Tool — College Navigator

“Remember, you will have more options if you start planning now for college and keep your grades up.”