Right now I'm in 10th grade and we have to choose our classes for next year. Would these courses be okay If I wanted to join the Air force academy?
Here are the subjects I am most interested in:
IB History (Americas) HL
IB Language Arts SL
IB Spanish SL
IB Math SL
IB Geography HL (Is this good for the Air force academy?)
IB Chemistry or Biology HL
I also read that I needed a computer science course. I could possibly squeeze one in.
I agree with all the posters above. I'm including the Academic prep section from the 2011-2012 United States Air Force Academy Catalog.
academic preparation
A college preparatory education in high school provides the best background for the Academy’s academic challenges. We
strongly recommend you take four years of English which should include a college preparatory course in writing; four years
of math to include a strong background in geometry, algebra, trigonometry, and pre-calculus—algebra, trigonometry and
pre-calculus are absolutely essential to success as this is the foundation for all the science, technology, engineering and math
courses required of you at the Academy. If you are able, we also suggest you take calculus; four years of science which should
be lab based and include biology, chemistry and physics; three years of social studies to include a course in U.S. history. A
computer course is also helpful. You are encouraged to take the most advanced curriculum possible and to strive for the best
grades possible. If offered, honors, Advance Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate and dual enrollment courses will
enhance your academic preparation and help prepare you for the standardized tests. Also, develop effective study habits and
efficient time management. Because the ACT or SAT tests are an important indicator of your academic ability, you should plan
to take them early. Each of these tests has a slightly different emphasis, so you should take both to reflect your true potential.
You may take these tests several times to try to improve your scores. Your highest scores will be accepted. You must have the
results in our records to be considered for an appointment. When you register for the tests, request your scores be sent to the
Air Force Academy. The SAT code for the Academy is 4830, and the ACT code is 0530. See your guidance counselor, Air
Force Admissions Liaison Officer (ALO), or base education officer for registration procedures and test dates.
Check the catalog for more info at:
http://www.academyadmissions.com/img/assets/PDF/Entire_Catalog.pdf