What impact did the dance company experience have on her priorities?

• A. It inspired her to focus more on school than her hobbies.
• B. It caused her to neglect academics.
• C. It had no impact on her priorities.
• D. It improved her dance technique but affected academics.

Answer: (A)

Experiences that demand dedication and time can push you to rethink what matters most and where to invest your energy. In this case, being part of a dance company likely brought long rehearsal schedules, performances, and travel, which makes academics feel more crucial for future opportunities like college, scholarships, or a stable career path. That realization leads to prioritizing school over lighter, less essential hobbies, explaining why focusing on school becomes the chosen option.

The other possibilities don’t fit this shift. Neglecting academics would contradict the move to value school more; saying there’s no impact ignores the change in what she now prioritizes; and improving dance technique while academics suffer describes a trade-off that doesn’t match prioritizing school over hobbies.