Select senior year courses

Overview

Your senior year schedule is part of your college application. Choosing well shows continued commitment to your education!

UC/CSU Requirements

• At least 5 year-long courses (or equivalent)
• Complete any remaining A-G requirements
• Demonstrate continued rigor in areas of strength

Recommended Senior Schedule

• English (AP Literature or AP Language if not taken)
• Math (at least Pre-Calculus level; AP Calculus if ready)
• Science (AP in your area of interest)
• Social Science/History (AP Government, Econ, or History)
• Language (4th year if possible — shows commitment)
• 1-2 electives aligned with your interests

What to Avoid

• All-elective schedules
• Dropping from AP to regular in the same subject
• Significantly fewer academic courses than junior year
• No challenging courses at all

Document Your Choices

When applications ask about senior courses, you'll list each one. Choose courses you can confidently commit to completing.

Balance Matters

A rigorous but sustainable schedule is better than one that overwhelms you!