Is AOIT for you?

By: Isaac Luther

Date: October 1st, 2021

If you are a rising freshman and are wondering if AOIT is for you or not then you have come to the right place. In this short blog post I will be talking about the pros and cons of AOIT so you can decide if it is something for you.


What is AOIT?


AOIT, also known as the Academy of Information Technology, is a program at Apex High School that provides students with a rigorous academic curriculum while also connecting them to different career paths and opportunities. The program is focused on providing skills and exposure to the IT field.


Pros:

  • You will develop skills in the IT field such as HTML and Python that will open up opportunities in the future
  • Looks great on transcript
  • You get placed in a group of 80-100 kids that you get to know very well
  • Internship opportunies
  • More focus on technology based studies
  • Field-trips:)

Cons:

  • Limited course flexibility
  • High expectations based on grades
  • Classes are mainly with AOIT kids

Conclusion:

If you like anything technology related, or are curious about it, I seriously believe that you should apply for the AOIT program. As a senior in the AOIT program, I 100% believe that AOIT has benefited me in so many ways. I have discovered interests in HTML and made close friends that I would have never had If I didn’t join AOIT. At the end of the day it’s all about what YOU feel is right, but if you have any interest in the IT field I sincerely believe that AOIT is for you!


I hope this blog post helps you make a decision on AOIT! If you want to check out any other commonly asked questions, click the link below!

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