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Question & Answer On Course for College

Question:  My daughter is just starting high school. How can we be sure she takes the right classes for college?

Answer:  Planning early and staying in touch with the school counselor will help ensure that your daughter takes the classes she needs.  You could also check with a few colleges (call the admissions office or visit their Web sites) for course requirements.  Different colleges have different standards.  Generally, they like students to take four years of English; multiple courses in math, science, history, and foreign language; and a few classes in computers, PE, and the arts (drama, music, painting).  More and more, colleges want to see students stretching themselves by taking higher-level courses, such as honors and advanced placement classes.  Challenging electives in subjects like economics and psychology are smart choices, too.