Is it true while in high school you need to complete a specific number of electives be accepted into four year college?

No, there's no universal number of electives required for high school students to be accepted into a four-year college. College admission requirements vary significantly from institution to institution.

While most colleges will want to see a well-rounded high school curriculum, the specific number and type of electives are not standardized. Some colleges emphasize a certain number of credits or courses in specific areas (like science or math), but this is not a fixed number across all colleges. Others place more weight on GPA, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and essays.

A high school counselor is the best resource to understand the specific college application requirements and to help a student create a suitable high school program to prepare for college applications.