Preparing Academically
Throughout your high school years, make sure you are taking “college prep” classes so that you are prepared for college after you graduate. Most four-year colleges and universities require that students take a set high school core curriculum for admission purposes. It is important that you talk to your high school counselor and your colleges of choice so that you take the right classes during 9th-12th grades.
While specific core curriculum requirements will vary from university to university, the ACT organization provides a sample of what a recommended “college prep” curriculum looks like.
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English: Four years of English
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Mathematics: Three years of mathematics, including rigorous courses in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
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Natural Sciences: Three years of science, including rigorous courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
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Social Studies: Three years of social studies
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Additional Courses: Some colleges and universities require other classes as prerequisites for admission, such as two or more years of the same foreign language or courses in the visual arts, music, theater, drama, dance, computer science, etc.
Please visit the Freshman Admissions Requirements webpage to see how you can prepare academically for Missouri State.
