<p>Also make sure you have done the college prep courses required for most colleges. Generally this is 4 years of math(Algebra 1 and 2 and geometry plus advanced math), 4 years English (world, American and British lit and advanced composition), 3 years science (one life and one physical with labs and one other - generally biology, chemisty and physics), 3 years social science (American history, World history and a political science 1/2 credit with economics 1/2 credit), 2 years SAME foreign language plus enough electives to make up about 24 credit units (full year courses). Varies with colleges - look at the ones you are interested in for more information.</p>