Selecting Your Courses

Part 3

The Arts

Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school and on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarities, and classroom setting.

Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the art. Good choices include studio art, dance, music and drama. Many students have talents and extraordinary abilities in the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advance placement program (AP)

To be sure you are ready to take on college-level work, enroll in the most challenging courses you can in high school, such as honors or AP courses. Researchers consistently show that students who score a 3.0 or higher on AP Exam typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP.

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