Five Reasons to Take Challenging Courses
Taking high school courses that challenge you is important for your future. Here are five reasons to take challenging courses.
- Colleges look at the high school courses you've taken and want to see that you weren't
coasting through.
- Tough courses give you the knowledge and skills you need to do college work.
- Students who take challenging courses score higher on college admissions tests, and a higher score means a higher chance to succeed in college.
- You'll be less likely to need remedial courses in college, and you may be able to finish college sooner.
- You will have more options for college and a career.
ACT's list of high school course recommendations can serve as a guide for planning your choices. Be sure to check with the colleges and universities you're interested in to compare the requirements.
Source: ACT's News You Can Use
Posted: 1/7/2009