Importance of rigorous academic classes?

SDonCC
Tue, 24 May 2011 08:53:26 +0000

I think that whether a student takes the “most” rigorous curriculum is also relative to the school system in terms of how the colleges will look at the application. From our town, a student can get into the most academically selective schools for theater with a strong scholastic record, but not the most demanding curriculum – a challenging one, but not one that has every advanced course possible.

To me, the main lesson here is not to assume that grades and course selection don’t count in the face of great talent; but to work hard and be the best YOU can be academically. If you aren’t a top student, then take whatever challenge you are up for and do well in those classes. The key is to give yourself an opportunity to have the most options from among those schools that would be the best fit for you both artistically and academically.