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Feyisola
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Elk River, Minnesota
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What do I need to do as a highschooler to prepare for career like engineering, computer science or stem related. I am interested in this careers, but I need help in preparing. What skills do I need to learn, or websites I could use or things I could do to prepare. ?
Just needed help in preparing for college, advice and other stuff.
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Atul Bhankharia
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Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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Atul’s Answer
To delve into the exciting world of engineering, it's essential to embrace challenges and take Advanced Placement (AP) courses in Math, Physics, Chemistry, and English. These subjects form the backbone of engineering principles, and mastering them will give you a solid foundation.
If Electrical or Computer Engineering sparks your interest, seize the opportunity to take relevant courses offered by your high school. These classes will provide you with a taste of what's to come in your future engineering journey.
Moreover, if your school offers robotics programs, don't hesitate to participate. These programs can enhance your skills and help you discover your passion, whether it's Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Computer Engineering.
Boost your chances of winning scholarships by aiming for high scores in your SAT or ACT. These exams are often used by colleges to identify promising students, so a good score can open many doors for you.
Lastly, don't underestimate the power of excellent writing skills. A well-written essay can be a game-changer. Many colleges use essays as a key factor in their admission and scholarship decisions, so honing your writing skills can give you a significant advantage.
If Electrical or Computer Engineering sparks your interest, seize the opportunity to take relevant courses offered by your high school. These classes will provide you with a taste of what's to come in your future engineering journey.
Moreover, if your school offers robotics programs, don't hesitate to participate. These programs can enhance your skills and help you discover your passion, whether it's Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Computer Engineering.
Boost your chances of winning scholarships by aiming for high scores in your SAT or ACT. These exams are often used by colleges to identify promising students, so a good score can open many doors for you.
Lastly, don't underestimate the power of excellent writing skills. A well-written essay can be a game-changer. Many colleges use essays as a key factor in their admission and scholarship decisions, so honing your writing skills can give you a significant advantage.
Frank Scalia
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I agree wholeheartedly with Atul’s answer. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English. I definitely agree that writing skills is something that gets overlooked. It is very important to have excellent writing skills. A big part of Computer Science and any engineering profession is documenting and teaching others about your work. Good communication skills along with writing skills will get you a long way. Good luck in your journey.
Solomon Woldemichael
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Seattle, Washington
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Solomon’s Answer
Hi Feyisola,
It is good to see you asking such an important question. High school is the beginning of your future career. Both Engineering and Computer Science would require you to do well in all of your high school classes including English (reading and writing), math, logic, physics, coding, etc. You ace your classes, ace your school admission tests and become a well rounded student. The rest will fall in place as you apply to college.
Most importantly, to get the help you are asking for, reach out to your high school counselors. Join school clubs such as the math club. Join AP (advanced placement classes). Make good friends at school and study together. Ask for help when you have questions and also give help when others come to you.
There are many resources available on the Internet to help you advance your preparations for your careers. One thing that will definitely help you is to get into college and get your degree. During your college years, you can apply for internships to help get work experiences before you graduate college.
I wish you all the best.
Solomon
It is good to see you asking such an important question. High school is the beginning of your future career. Both Engineering and Computer Science would require you to do well in all of your high school classes including English (reading and writing), math, logic, physics, coding, etc. You ace your classes, ace your school admission tests and become a well rounded student. The rest will fall in place as you apply to college.
Most importantly, to get the help you are asking for, reach out to your high school counselors. Join school clubs such as the math club. Join AP (advanced placement classes). Make good friends at school and study together. Ask for help when you have questions and also give help when others come to you.
There are many resources available on the Internet to help you advance your preparations for your careers. One thing that will definitely help you is to get into college and get your degree. During your college years, you can apply for internships to help get work experiences before you graduate college.
I wish you all the best.
Solomon
Greg McLeod
Customer Success
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Greg’s Answer
If you're interested in STEM careers, many school districts offer high school programs or curricula that can help you. In Minnesota, there's a program called the STEM Partnership (https://mnstempartners.org/). While I don't have a lot of information about them, they seem to provide a lot of resources for students, including scholarship opportunities that you could potentially benefit from. They also offer "Student & Family Career Coaching," which could be very beneficial.
If by "Engineering" you mean "Software Engineering," then one effective way to see if this career suits you is to choose a programming language or framework that you find exciting and work on projects. I would recommend Node JS, React, or Python. Create a portfolio of personal projects and remember that small businesses often hire freelancers for small projects. Wishing you all the best!
If by "Engineering" you mean "Software Engineering," then one effective way to see if this career suits you is to choose a programming language or framework that you find exciting and work on projects. I would recommend Node JS, React, or Python. Create a portfolio of personal projects and remember that small businesses often hire freelancers for small projects. Wishing you all the best!