Part 5
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 exercise your
mind in unique ways, often outside a traditional classroom setting.
Many colleges require or recommend one or two
semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio arts, 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 class to develop their talents.
Advanced Placement ProgramÒ (APÒ)
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. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3.0
or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success and
college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP.
Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will
reap the benefits of self-fulfillment and job satisfaction. Don’t take
shortcuts just to “get by,” instead, take challenging and difficult roads
(courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievement.
Choose the Right!!
