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GEAR UP  \nResources for Students & Families  \nPreparing for  \nCollege in High School  \nStay Connected @USUGEARUP  \n[usu.edu/utahstars](usu.edu/utahstars)  \nPrepare For College  \nTake the right classes in high school  \nYou can go to college no matter which classes you take in high school. But, the best prepared students take the right mix of these five core subjects. Taking the right classes and getting good grades can help you with college admissions, getting scholarships, and earning better grades in college.  \nEnglish (4 credits)  \nMath (4 credits)  \nMath I, II, and III, plus one class beyond Math III Social Science (3 credits)  \nScience (4 credits)  \nLab-based, specifically biology, chemistry, and physics  \nLanguage (2 credits) of the same language  \nScholarship Tips:  \nTaking certain classes in high school may help you qualify for special scholarships. The Regentsʼ Scholarship encourages Utah high school students starting in 9th grade to prepare for college by taking courses that help them be college ready. Be sure to [check](check www.regentsscholarship.org)[ www.regentsscholarship.org](check www.regentsscholarship.org) early and often for the most up-to-date information.  \nStay Connected @USUGEARUP  \n[usu.edu/utahstars](usu.edu/utahstars)  \nCollege by Degrees  \nMost jobs today require college education beyond high school. Think of college as one year, two years, four years, or more: college certificates can be earned in one year or less, associate degrees in two years, bachelorʼs degrees in four years, and graduate degrees in more than four years.  \nHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA  \nProvides foundational skills for success in life, college, and the workplace.  \nCERTIFICATES & OTHER CREDENTIALS  \n1  \nyear  \nProvides basic preparation for specific jobs and careers.  \nCNA Pharmacy Tech Welder  \nApprenticeships Licenses  \nProfessional Certifications  \nASSOCIATE DEGREE  \n2  \nyears  \nProvides preparation for a job or a bachelorʼs degree.  \nDental Hygienist Vet Tech Nurse  \nAssociate of Applied Science  \nAssociate of Science  \nAssociate of Arts  \nBACHELOR’S DEGREE  \n4  \nyears  \nProvides education for a career or  \nfor graduate study.  \nAccountant Engineer Teacher  \nBachelor of Science  \nBachelor of Arts  \nGRADUATE DEGREE  \n+1-6  \nyears  \nProvides advanced preparation in a variety of careers that require education beyond a bachelorʼs degree.  \nDoctor Lawyer Social Worker  \nMasterʼs degrees Doctoral degrees Graduate Certificates  \nStay Connected @USUGEARUP  \n[usu.edu/utahstars](usu.edu/utahstars)  \nTypes of Colleges  \nInstitutions of higher learning serve different purposes and fall into different categories. 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