ACT CORE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Taking Act Core courses in high school means higher probability of getting a score of 21 or higher on the ACT test and ensures better college preparation.
Why 21? It is the minimum score needed for the PROMISE Scholarship and admission to most 4 year colleges.
Higher scores mean greater chance for scholarships!
MANY COLLEGES GIVE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS (TUITION, ROOM, & BOARD) WITH ACT SCORES OF 27 OR HIGHER.
The ACT Core requirements are:
- 4 years of English/Language Arts - (more than 4 courses is best!)
- 3 years of Mathematics - (4 years is best!)
- One year credit each for Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
- One-half year credit each for Trigonometry, Calculus (not pre-calculus), or other math course beyond Algebra II, Computer Math/Computer Science
- 3 years of Social Sciences - (4 years is best!)
- One year credit each for American History, World History, American Government
- One-half year credit each for Economics, Geography, Psychology, Other History
- 3 years of Natural Sciences - (4 years is best!)
- One year credit each Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General/Physical/Earth Science
TAKING MORE THAN THE MINIMUM MEANS EVEN GREATER PROBABILITY OF BETTER ACT SCORES!