Getting ready for Highschool, then college.

[B00MB00MBenji]

a few days ago, I went to a thing called "Parent School" Which is where you bring your child and his/her parent to the auditorium of the high school I will be attending, and they cover things like credits, GPA, stuff like that.

I usually don't try my best in school, and im trying to create some really good study habits. So when im a freshman, I would be used to it, get some good things on my transcript, and get credits.

I changed my mind on Architect (Your right Snipeye!) and decided to get a major in engineering.

I have decided to do homework first, then games first. It seems like, if I don't get straight A's in Math and Science (I usually don't get those) I won't succeed in my life. I feel like im pushing myself too hard. I spend about 3-4 hours checking and doing homework, making sure I don't make mistakes now


I would like to ask a question to any engineer/person who graduated college, or attending college.

Am I pushing myself too hard? Does Freshman year REALLY count on your transcript? I feel like every year in high school COUNTS to going to a college of your choice.

 

[Kazoo]

Well, I was always an A-average student, so... My situation was different. I always pushed myself to get A's, no matter what. I have heard, however, that a mix of A's and B's were acceptable.

And I would think freshmen year would count for something. Plus, how you do in freshmen can determine how you will continue to do. Of course, your senior year will count the most. Never slack off in senior year, even when you're so close to the end.

Another thing that really counts for college is SAT (or ACT). A good SAT/ACT score will go a long way for getting you into a good college and getting you a scholarship. SAT and ACT scores are very important.

But don't forget. Be involved with a few organizations/clubs. It can help you look good.

Keep in mind, that all this is my personal opinion/view of the matter.

 

[B00MB00MBenji]

Well, I was always an A-average student, so... My situation was different. I always pushed myself to get A's, no matter what. I have heard, however, that a mix of A's and B's were acceptable.

And I would think freshmen year would count for something. Plus, how you do in freshmen can determine how you will continue to do. Of course, your senior year will count the most. Never slack off in senior year, even when you're so close to the end.

Another thing that really counts for college is SAT (or ACT). A good SAT/ACT score will go a long way for getting you into a good college and getting you a scholarship. SAT and ACT scores are very important.

But don't forget. Be involved with a few organizations/clubs. It can help you look good.

Keep in mind, that all this is my personal opinion/view of the matter.

Thanks Kazoo. You kind've helped me out.



I would also like to point out that Im planning to take pre-AP Math, and Science, so I can move toward my career in engineering. I don't know about Reading, but I do pretty good in History, and I was thinking about going to regular for SS/Geo, so I don't get TOO much work, and it doesn't affect on my outlook on engineering at all I believe.

They mentioned I should "balance" my workload.


I am also in Band, and im planning to do it through senior year, but idk.

 

[Raul Tha Monk]

Good tip for school always sit in the front just in case of earquakes

 

[Death]

As a current freshman studying mechanical engineering I would say try to get math and science stuff out of the way, I've had several upperclassmen tell me that once those are out of the way, its much easier once those are done with. So if you can get the AP credit to get out of them in college, I would say try it.

And as my MECH teacher said the first quarter, dont worry about getting a 4.0 for your entire college career, its nearly impossible. So don't freak out if you get at C in a class, when you apply for a job the people hiring you aren't going to be like "oh he got a C in this class, lets not hire him", they were in school just like you and they should be able to understand.

I would also suggest going to a college that has CO-OP, that way you can get work experience while in school and get paid. Otherwise just try to manage your time wisely. You probably wont be able to play games as much and when people say its hard, they mean trying to understand what the class is teaching is hard, once you know it and you can apply it, its much easier.

Oh also (at least for me) high school classes are very, very, very different from college classes. I did as much in one quarter of chemistry in college as I did in the whole year of high school. Similarly, try to take calculus in high school if you can, that way if you get lots of work in other classes in college, you'll at least know whats going on in calculus. Making all the work not as time consuming or challenging.

 

[Shadow19]

I think it's kind of early (and unnecessary) to be worrying about and planning what you want to major in in college and what you want to do with the rest of your life, as just a freshman in high school. There are freshmen in college who don't even know what they want to do. You really don't need to worry about any of that until you're a senior. I mean you can still think about what interests you and it's good that you have a general idea, but senior year is still 3-4 years away, and that's a really long time in high school. You can just as easily take an interesting class in high school like art or literature and decide this is your passion.

To the main point of your post, it is a very good idea to focus on study habits and doing well in high school. People take their high school grades for granted, and it's not entirely because it will make or break whether or not they get into college, unless they are aiming for one of the elite ones. It's when you apply for a college and see that big chunk of scholarship money you missed out on that you begin to kick yourself for not focusing more on having a higher GPA that would net you that higher tier scholarship.

The main thing is that you enjoy yourself. You can get into college on a B or even C average, though I'm not saying you shouldn't push for A's. High school is just one of those times in a person's life where you got to just be there in the moment and try to make the most out of it. I can guarantee that no matter how popular or lame you were, or how much fun or stress you had, you will look back at high school and think of all the things you could have done differently. There's nothing else in life like it, and it only happens once (unless you're really incompetent and stay back until you're 20), so just enjoy it.

 

[B00MB00MBenji]

Good tip for school always sit in the front just in case of earquakes

I live in a state with no earthquakes.

 

[B00MB00MBenji]

Thanks Death and Shadow. Really appreciate it. Also shadow, this is the first time I haven't seen you trolled, and took something seriously. I thank you for that.

 

[Narh]

The most important tip ever:
Have a good playlist when doing homework. Makes it Significantly less boring.

 

[Asuryan]

I don't know if your school has electives or not but if you have the chance try out a construction class my class helped me with being a engineer untill I decided to change it also don't start really worrying about college untill mid sophomore year then start checking out scholarships etc

 

[B00MB00MBenji]

I don't know if your school has electives or not but if you have the chance try out a construction class my class helped me with being a engineer untill I decided to change it also don't start really worrying about college untill mid sophomore year then start checking out scholarships etc

Wouldn't you take that class if you want to be a civil engineer? I am just wondering.

 

[Asuryan]

last time I checked yes but I could be wrong

 

[penguin]

Honestly, just study and read your books. Pay attention to your teachers and get on good terms with them. Being friends with your teachers can go a long way in high school and in college. Being what 15? is a little young to determine what you want to do in life. I chose my major like 6 months before I even started college. I had no idea what the hell I was going to do. I got to my first semester and hated it. So now this semester I'm just doing stupid credits to get hours out of the way.
But yeah just study and read. I know in Texas if you're in top 10% of your class in high school you get automatic entrance to any college within Texas. I'm sure other states have laws that are somewhat similar to this. So yeah in Texas it would important to get all A's and be top of the class.

 

[LadyFace]

To be honest, I was considered one of the "honors" or smart kids, but I didn't push myself all that hard. I realized what my skills were and accepted the fact that I could not get perfect grades in things I did not excel in like Math and Science. It's this crazy idea from the 50's that says we all have to make perfect grades, but honestly not all of us are cut out to do everything everyone else can do.

I made usually C's and D's in math, but I knew that was the best I had because that was not my skill, not my art. It troubled me though until 11th grade when my high school french teacher told me something I will never forget: Not everyone is good at everything. So you do what you can to get by in the things that you are not good at, and give your all to the things you love and ARE good at. He died a year later, but his words have always stayed with me.

You should do what you love, and not worry about being successful in the world. It's too much pressure, too much worrying about something that in some ways you have no control over. When I was your age and a freshman, I said I was going to marry my boyfriend of the time (and he was my boyfriend for 4 years, but no marriage, thankfully) and I said I was going to go to NC State university and be a Art + Design Major. 5 years later, I am studying to become a linguist and an officer in the US Army and I am on my own- but happy.

You should find a skill and hone it, refine it, and make it yours.

Don't do it for the money, don't do it because they tell you you should. Do something because it's what helps you survive in this world but also is constantly challenging you. I have many loves in my life, like art and music, but I realized I loved being able to talk to people, just about anyone, so I realized learning more than a few languages could be just the right balance of a challenge and a love while combining financial stability and a yearning for leadership with Officership.


So, don't stress. We change everyday, all the time. Just enjoy things as they come.

Also, FYI- Any science major is a bad major to go into. Medical is better if you really care that much about money.


-LadyFace