Hey guys, I'm a junior trying to plan out my senior year course schedule. I've already taken some history classes, but I'm a bit unsure about how many years of history is generally required for college admissions? Does anyone have any knowledge about this?
You're right on the money for thinking about this now, good foresight! History or social sciences requirements can vary by college, but a good rule of thumb is to aim for 3-4 years of history classes in high school to meet general college admissions requirements. That typically translates to courses like U.S. History (1 year), World History (1 year), as well as additional history classes or social studies like Government, Economics, or Geography.
That said, the specifics can differ from college to college. Some institutions, especially more competitive ones, might expect or appreciate four years of history because it demonstrates academic rigor and a broad foundation of knowledge.
Lastly, the Integrated History courses can count towards your history requirements, so if you've taken one of those, you can usually count it!
Remember, it's smart to check with the individual colleges you're interested in to be sure. That way, you can tailor your schedule to better meet your target schools' expectations and increase your competitiveness as an applicant. Also, you can usually find this information on a college's admissions website.
Again, functioning on a safe side with 3-4 years of history should make you pretty solid for most colleges. Hope this helps!
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