Importance of rigorous academic classes?

soozievt
Wed, 25 May 2011 10:30:44 +0000

I totally agree with you that any student, no matter their intended college major (which obviously could change anyway) should pursue academics to the fullest in high school and take the most demanding courseload they can handle (varies from person to person). I do not support taking a lighter load in order to sing, dance and act. You can sing, dance, and act AND pursue a demanding high school academic curriculum. Extracurricular endeavors should never substitute for academics in high school.

Also, with how competitive BFA in MT admissions are, it can only help to have a strong academic record that may separate you and the next person who possesses equal artistic talent, not to mention that you must be academically qualified for admissions and also it helps with scholarships. Also, those who don’t do well in high school are limiting which MT programs they can apply to as some require strong academics. Then there is the point you mention, checkbook, that one’s intended college major may shift during the high school years (or even after!) and it is best to not close any doors by not having pursued strong academics and not having performed well academically in high school.