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How can I become a real estate agent ?

im in 10th grade

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Hi Harmony:

While in high school, one will need to focus on business and math classes to prepare for a career in Real Estate. Marketing, finance and accounting will be the core business courses. For math, algebra, statistics and calculus will be needed. Both concentrations will enable you to focus and refine your analytical skills; complex problem solving; investigative and innovative critical thinking; attention to detail and observation skills; etc.

Other skills that will need to be built upon center around team building, team work and communication. In any work culture, collaboration amongst team members, partner departments and clients occur on a daily basis. A college course in public speaking, communications and English will help with one's communication and writing skills since analysis reports are generated and findings are presented to colleagues and other professionals who deal with Real Estate. Another recommendation is to seek the advice from your high school guidance counselor and teachers. They can help guide your educational pathway for Real Estate.

According to U.S. News & World Report, here is a link to the Best Colleges and Universities for Real Estate Programs:

- University of Wisconsin - Madison
- University of Pennsylvania
- New York University
- University of Texas - Austin
- University of Georgia
- University of California - Berkeley
- University of Southern California
- Florida State University
- University of Florida
- University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/business-real-estate

When reviewing colleges and universities, it is best to check the following:

- In-State vs Out of State Tuition
- Internships
- Scholarships
- Career Placement upon graduation
- Course work and offered classes
- Post-Graduate Degrees - Master and Doctoral

College and scholarship applications can start to be submitted during your Junior year and will continue throughout your Senior year in high school. It is best to ask your Academic Advisor/School Counselor on the timeline process as well. College and scholarship applications will have specific deadlines and requirements to meet in order to be submitted for review and consideration.

You may want to start to compile your resume/portfolio since a majority of college and scholarship applications will require academic grade point average (GPA), academic accomplishments, school activities (clubs, sports, etc.), community involvement (volunteer, church, etc.), academic and personal recommendations, etc. There may be essay requirements on why you are a qualified candidate to receive the scholarship and/or admittance to the college of your choice, what your future goals are academically and professionally and other questions centering around who you are, your beliefs, etc.

Here are a couple of links for College Scholarships:

https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/

https://www.nchchonors.org/students/awards-scholarships/national-scholarships

Also, it will be best to check with the colleges and universities that you will be applying to. You can check with the School/Department of your desired major, the Campus Career Center and the Register's Office for additional information for college scholarships and grants and specific requirements for qualifications.

Best wishes for your education and career path in Real Estate!
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