Graduation Requirement
College Knowledge
Academic Planning
Bonus
100

How many total credits do you need to graduate from high school?

44

100

These two public college systems serve students in New York City and across the state.

CUNY and SUNY

100

This school staff member can help you check your credits and plan for graduation.

School Counselor or College Advisor

100

Doing this outside of class shows colleges that you’re involved and building leadership skills

Extracurricular Activities

200

How many English credits do you need to graduate?

8

200

This standardized test is often used in college admissions, although many schools are test-optional

SAT

200

True or False: You should start tracking your credits in 11th grade

False

200

What do you get after two years of participating in a sport?

Varsity jacket

300

How many Regents do you need to get an advanced Regents diploma?

9

300

This document lists your classes, grades, GPA, and Regents scores and is sent to colleges.

Transcript

300

This is the site where you can check your grades 

Jupiter 
300

Name one thing you can do in 10th grade to prepare for college.

Visiting colleges, getting good grades, volunteering, researching majors, etc.?

400
The names of the different diplomas you can earn in NYC

Regents and advanced regents 

400

You fill this out to apply for federal financial aid for college

FAFSA

400

What are the two math classes you need for graduation 

Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry 
400

What are the different ways you can earn college credits in FDA III

AP Courses and Dual Enrollment Classes 

500
How many lab sciences do you need to complete the science requirement?

2 (4 credits)

500

These two major costs make up the bulk of college expenses besides tuition

Room and Board

500

This advanced high school course can earn you college credit if you pass the exam at the end

AP Course

500

How many colleges can you apply to? 

No fixed limit

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