Importance of rigorous academic classes?

MomCares
Wed, 25 May 2011 11:35:27 +0000

Keep in mind that some kids change their minds when the time comes to create the final college list. After assuming for years that D would choose a BFA, the schools that ultimately climbed to the top of her list ended up being very academically selective BAs (Northwestern, Yale and Brown). The same thing happened to many of her friends (all of whom had several strong BFA admits) as well, and those who had opted for a lighter course load in HS were not admitted to their top choice BA programs.

As others have said, keep as many options open as possible, since what you want when it comes time to make a final school choice may not be what you expect today.