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Gage
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What will I have to do to get a good degree?
I am a freshman in high school. What do I have to do to get a good degree at a college/university of my choice? What classes will I have to take if I want to get a degree in, for example, meteorology?
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Gage !
You are really smart to be thinking about college admissions now. It's never too early or late !
The first thing you will need to do once you select the college of your choice would be to prepare to finance your college education at the selected college. You could become familiar with the way Federal Financial Aid works by reading about it online and then in three years, read about what is needed to apply for financial aid when you're ready to apply to college. Also do a search for scholarships and grants that you may be awarded for college which you could apply for in your senior year in high school and while you are a college student. Familiarize yourself with them now and return to the information when you are ready to apply for them. Knowing how much the college costs and how you will finance it will be the first thing to consider and plan for.
There are many courses for a Meteorology Major in college. Consider the following courses but always read your college's major to see what their courses will be for any major. In general, you will study, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Atmospheric Dynamics, Climatology and Climate Change, Weather Simulation, Weather Forecasting, Climate Modeling, Mathematical Theory, Computer Programming, Data Analysis and Visualization, Radar and Satellite Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology, Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Cloud Physics, Precipitation Processes, Severe Weather and Weather and Climate Policy. As I have mentioned, to know exactly the courses you would take for any major, you would need to read the courses that are contained in the program at the college you have chosen.
While in high school, you can prepare yourself for college by taking classes that are similar and pertinent to whatever you want to major in. Strive for good grades and keep your high school GPA high. Be involved throughout high school with extracurricular activities, community service volunteer work and any internships or other experiences you find. You can ask your teachers, guidance counselor about opportunities or do a search online for exactly what you would like to do. Also, continue to ask questions about college and career here at Career Village.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you all the best going forward with your plans !
You are really smart to be thinking about college admissions now. It's never too early or late !
The first thing you will need to do once you select the college of your choice would be to prepare to finance your college education at the selected college. You could become familiar with the way Federal Financial Aid works by reading about it online and then in three years, read about what is needed to apply for financial aid when you're ready to apply to college. Also do a search for scholarships and grants that you may be awarded for college which you could apply for in your senior year in high school and while you are a college student. Familiarize yourself with them now and return to the information when you are ready to apply for them. Knowing how much the college costs and how you will finance it will be the first thing to consider and plan for.
There are many courses for a Meteorology Major in college. Consider the following courses but always read your college's major to see what their courses will be for any major. In general, you will study, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Atmospheric Dynamics, Climatology and Climate Change, Weather Simulation, Weather Forecasting, Climate Modeling, Mathematical Theory, Computer Programming, Data Analysis and Visualization, Radar and Satellite Meteorology, Synoptic Meteorology, Atmospheric Thermodynamics, Cloud Physics, Precipitation Processes, Severe Weather and Weather and Climate Policy. As I have mentioned, to know exactly the courses you would take for any major, you would need to read the courses that are contained in the program at the college you have chosen.
While in high school, you can prepare yourself for college by taking classes that are similar and pertinent to whatever you want to major in. Strive for good grades and keep your high school GPA high. Be involved throughout high school with extracurricular activities, community service volunteer work and any internships or other experiences you find. You can ask your teachers, guidance counselor about opportunities or do a search online for exactly what you would like to do. Also, continue to ask questions about college and career here at Career Village.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you all the best going forward with your plans !
Taylor Bolt, PhD
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Hi Gage!
It's good to be thinking ahead about college and how to prepare for it. It may surprise you to know that many freshman and sophomore college students don't even know what they want to major in!
Talking to your guidance counselor and looking through a course catalog at a university you're interested in could give you an idea of what courses are offered by the university for a given major. From there, you could choose your high school electives accordingly.
But at this point in your educational journey, I would encourage you to take this time to focus on the breadth of your learning vs. depth. A college degree can be very specialized in a particular subject. At high school, this is your opportunity to explore all sorts of subjects - math, science, philosophy, arts, history, engineering, business, finance, etc. The university you will be applying for won't necessarily be grading you on whether you have taken courses perfectly aligned with your proposed major. But if you feel like you have a deep interest in science, it wouldn't hurt to concentrate your high school courses in science and math.
Good luck with your plans!
It's good to be thinking ahead about college and how to prepare for it. It may surprise you to know that many freshman and sophomore college students don't even know what they want to major in!
Talking to your guidance counselor and looking through a course catalog at a university you're interested in could give you an idea of what courses are offered by the university for a given major. From there, you could choose your high school electives accordingly.
But at this point in your educational journey, I would encourage you to take this time to focus on the breadth of your learning vs. depth. A college degree can be very specialized in a particular subject. At high school, this is your opportunity to explore all sorts of subjects - math, science, philosophy, arts, history, engineering, business, finance, etc. The university you will be applying for won't necessarily be grading you on whether you have taken courses perfectly aligned with your proposed major. But if you feel like you have a deep interest in science, it wouldn't hurt to concentrate your high school courses in science and math.
Good luck with your plans!
Rebecca Tang
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Rebecca’s Answer
Hi, thank you for your question. I am glad to hear that you would like to plan for your college. Different college have strength in different subjects. Have you thought about what career you have interest? The relevant subjects would be the major and minor you can look for.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers.
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an engineer, banker, accountant, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interets
3. Speak to someone who are working in these career. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue. The relevant subjects are the major and minors you can explore.
5. Find out the colleges reviews on these subjects and the entry criteria
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favorite subjects, etc. and identify the related careers.
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an engineer, banker, accountant, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interets
3. Speak to someone who are working in these career. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue. The relevant subjects are the major and minors you can explore.
5. Find out the colleges reviews on these subjects and the entry criteria
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!