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.

1. Colleges look at the high school courses you've taken and want to see that you weren't
   coasting through.
2. Tough courses give you the knowledge and skills you need to do college work.
3. Students who take challenging courses score higher on college admissions tests, and a higher score means a higher chance to succeed in college.
4. You'll be less likely to need remedial courses in college, and you may be able to finish college sooner.
5. 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

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