Lake Region Union High School

Program of Studies

Sample High School Educational Plans for Various College & Career Programs

The following examples of post-high school requirements are only samples. A student who is interested in attending a college, university, or technical school should read the catalogue of that school to find the particular requirements needed to be accepted. The student should also make an appointment with his/her counselor very early in the process so that questions and concerns can be worked out. The vast majority of colleges strongly recommend the knowledge and use of computers and internet research skills.

COLLEGE PREP I

(Service Academies, Ivy League Schools and other highly competitive schools)

English	4 years (including AP English)
Social Studies	4 years (including AP US History and/or AP Psychology)
Mathematics	4 to 5 years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus)
Science	4 years recommended (including AP Biology and/or Chemistry, Physics)
Foreign Language	3 years minimum, 4 years recommended of the same language
Options	Art, Music, involvement in extracurricular activities. Advanced Placement courses required.

COLLEGE PREP II

(Competitive Colleges and State Universities)

English	4 years
Social Studies	3 to 4 years
Mathematics	3 years minimum, 4 years recommended (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus for some majors)
Science	3 to 4 years (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Foreign Language	2 years minimum, 3 years recommended of the same language
Options	Art, Music, involvement in extracurricular activities. Advanced Placement courses desirable and beneficial.

The following is an example of the MINIMUM requirements for
the University of Vermont

English	4 years
Social Studies	3 years
Mathematics	3 years
Science	3 years (1 laboratory)
Foreign Language	2 years of the same language
* Additional mathematics and/or science required in some programs (e.g. engineering, business, and allied health).

COLLEGE PREP III

(4 year colleges and Business Schools)

English	4 years
Social Studies	3 years
Mathematics	3 years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
Science	3 years (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Foreign Language	2 years recommended of the same language
Business Courses	Marketing, Accounting, Advanced Office Systems, Desktop Publishing
Options	Art, Music, involvement in extracurricular activities.

COLLEGE PREP IV

(2 year Colleges, Technical and Trade Schools)

English	4 years
Social Studies	3 years
Mathematics	3 years (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
Science	3 years (including Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Foreign Language	Optional, however 1 or 2 years recommended of the same language
Technology Courses	Drafting, Vocational Center Course Offerings

The following is an example of the MINIMUM requirements for
Vermont Technical College

English	4 years
Social Studies	3 years
Mathematics	3-4 years of Mathematics
Science	3 years (1-2 laboratory)