Your 2025–2026 High School Course Planning Guide
Choose the Right Classes for College Admissions, Scholarships & Career Goals
🎓 Why High School Course Planning Matters
Course selection isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s one of the most important signals colleges use to evaluate your academic readiness.
Admissions teams look at:
Course rigor over time
GPA in core academic subjects
Progression in math, science, and foreign language
AP, IB, Honors, or Dual Enrollment options
Whether you’re in 8th grade mapping out high school—or a rising senior adjusting strategy—we’ll help you create a path that aligns with your goals, interests, and target colleges.
Should You Take AP, Honors, or Dual Enrollment?
✅ Honors – Great for 9th/10th to show academic initiative
✅ AP – Best for students ready for college-level work and higher GPAs
✅ Dual Enrollment – Smart for students wanting real college credit and cost savings
We help you weigh the pros, cons, and impact on admissions + scholarships.
📌 SC Graduation Requirements vs. College Requirements
South Carolina has minimum graduation standards—but colleges expect more, especially for competitive schools.
College Refocus ensures you exceed basic requirements and:
Maximize GPA without overloading
Take the “right” rigor for your major goals
Show progression and depth in interests
Stay eligible for SC scholarships (LIFE, Palmetto Fellows)
🛠️ How We Help With Course Planning
We offer:
✅ Personalized 4-year high school plans
✅ Help choosing electives that match your intended major
✅ Guidance on AP, Honors, or Dual Enrollment load
✅ Alignment with college admissions timelines
✅ Optional check-ins each semester for schedule updates
💬 What Families Say
“We had no idea which courses mattered more for engineering admissions. College Refocus helped our son build a competitive plan—he just got into Clemson with merit aid.”
— Greer, SC
📞 Let’s Build Your College-Ready Course Plan
No more guessing about which classes “look good” to colleges.
🎯 Book a free high school course planning session to get:
A year-by-year roadmap
Smart AP and elective decisions
Help meeting SC scholarship requirements