Question

read the excerpt from a students argumentative essay. students at glenmore high demand an increase in the number of advanced placement classes. in order to compete with other college - bound students, we must have access to more rigorous courses. i mean, if we cant show that we took tough courses, colleges will turn us down. how can the final sentence best be revised for this argument? tough work is the key to proving to college admissions that weve got what they want. without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts. we need tougher courses on our transcripts, or else nobodys going to notice us. challenging courses separate college - bound students from the rest of the pack

Explanation:

The original sentence emphasizes the importance of having taken tough courses for college - admission. The revised option "Without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts." maintains the same meaning in a more formal and academic - sounding way compared to the other options. The first option is too general about "tough work", the third option is rather informal with "nobody's going to notice us", and the fourth option is more about differentiating students rather than the impact on college admission.

Answer:

Without proof of challenging courses, colleges might disregard our transcripts.