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Course Requirements for Colleges and Universities |
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College entrance requirements often exceed the minimum requirements for graduation. In the State of Illinois, there are significant requirements for the high school courses expected for college admissions. Many colleges require or expect completion of 4 credits in English, not counting Speech, Drama, or Journalism. Other common minimum requirements are completion of at least Algebra II in math, 2 and sometimes 3-4 years of the same foreign language, 3 years of social science and science, not counting physical science, and a total of at least sixteen credits in these areas. Students planning to attend the University of Illinois are advised to take at least three years of the same foreign language and preferably four since this may help meet their bachelor’s degree requirement. The Guidance Department has information on general guidelines, for admissions into the major state universities in Illinois, as well as catalogs from other universities. Vocational courses may be substituted in some cases. Please note that for specific information on ACT/SAT, class rank and course requirements, consult the college catalog and other guides in the Career Guidance Center. Students can also use the BHS Web Site to access information from colleges via the Internet: http://www.bhs87.org. Students are also advised that many selective colleges and scholarship programs encourage and often expect students to maintain a full seven credit load each year. |
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