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COLLEGE PREPARATORY

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

University of Notre Dame

HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION

Academic Area                                    Required                      Required Credits for          Preferred
                                           High School Credits                  College of Science,     High School Credits
                                                                            Engineering, Architecture,
English                                    4                                 Pre-Health Program and               4
Mathematics                                3*                               Neuroscience & Behavior               4
Science                                    2                                                                      4
World Language                             2                                              4                      3-4
History/Social Science                     2                                             4**                     3-4
Additional English, Mathematics, Science,                                                2^
History, and World Language courses        3                                              2                       3
                                                                                          2

                                                                                          2

* Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
** Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math (Pre-Calculus, Calculus)
^ Chemistry and Physics

According to the University of Notre Dame website, “Although we require at least 16 academic units for
admission, our most competitive applicants will have four units in each major academic area and in the most
rigorous level their high school offers.”

The ACT or SAT is required for admission; however, the writing portion of both
tests is optional. If you submit multiple scores, Notre Dame will superscore the
tests for evaluation, meaning they will consider the highest composite score and
highest scores on each section, regardless of test date.

ACADEMIC PROFILE FOR THE INCOMING CLASS IS AS FOLLOWS

   ACT Middle 50%: 33-35   
   SAT Middle 50%: 1410-1540  

                            Please note: Since admission requirements for colleges
                            change frequently, publications from individual schools
                            are to be consulted for current requirements.

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