What Can My Child Do to Prepare Academically for College? (continued)

Questions to Ask Guidance Counselors

• What basic academic courses do you recommend for students who want to go to college?

• How many years of each academic subject does the high school require for graduation?

• What elective courses do you recommend for college-bound students?

• Can students who are considering college get special help or tutoring?

• What activities can students do at home and over the summers to strengthen their preparation for college?

• How much homework is expected of students preparing for college?

• What do different colleges require in terms of high school grades and SAT or ACT scores?

Exercise

Course Planner for Parent and Student

This exercise will give you and your child a chance to look ahead and choose future courses. Be aware that some courses must be taken in sequence. On the form below, list your child's current courses or courses he or she will take this year. Then list courses that he or she will take during each year of high school. If you are not sure what courses your child should take, you should make an appointment with your child's guidance counselor and get some advice.