The only great way to build new skills and take your academic classes to the next level is by challenging yourself academically.
Taking challenges during high school will serve you well when you get to university because you’ll be more prepared for the work. In a recent time most university freshmen was interview and half of the students that was said that they wish they had worked harder in high school before campus.
Taking challenges serious will equip you heavily because challenging classes, such as honors and college-level courses, also help you get into college: They are exactly what admission officers like to see on applications.
Getting honors during college-level courses are valuable for other reasons too. In the survey mentioned above, most of the students who took college-level courses as part of the Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate programs said that these classes were more worthwhile and more interesting than others.
Experience a Different Approach
Honors and college-level courses differ from regular classes in various ways.
Here is a brief overview of some of the classes that may be available to you:
- Honors classes usually cover similar material as regular classes but at a faster pace or more deeply than regular classes.
- The College Board’s AP Program offers
