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What should I major in? I'm good at math and science and I like computers. History and english can smd.
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here's a good academic tip this is for you middle schoolers and freshmen in high school cut the booze, cut the drugs, cut the retarded friends make some smarter friends, put academics as your priority strive for a 2400, a 4.0 unweighted take challenging courses like AP/IB courses pursue a sport, maybe an instrument if you're already good at one join clubs that don't suck (preferably sports or debate) surround yourself with SMART people (the nerds, 4.0s, 2300+s) you'll thank yourself later on when you get into a prestigious private school / state school while your friends in high school get held back / go to colleges that are worse than yours good colleges have good reputation for a reason |
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^is that how you got your username?_?
<not you Rubin, stop ninja'ing me> Anyways, don't forget about practical knowledge - try to find a job that may relate to your field...although this can be hard (perhaps go for an internship in this case). |
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ps) for you people out there attending high school full of people that just don't give a crap about academics, be the outlier - you'll feel awesome when people look up to you for your grades and your scores, esp. in high school
in college that won't really matter, but it's the most awesome feeling in the world. sure, the guy over there might be admired for having a hot as **** girlfriend and partying every single weekend but he doesn't have your scores, and chances are you'll end up living a better life (both in terms of wealth & personal satisfaction) work work work in high school 4 years that decide 50 years one shot one chance pss) i'm only saying these things because i was raised in a very competitive environment in a school where the top 25% hold a 3.97~4.00 UW gpa range, so yeah. |
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did you write the GMAT? if yes, was there seriously anything hard on it?
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I second this, but coming from an artistic standpoint. If you're striving for a polisci or another type of liberal arts degree, dive into your major and get crackin' BEFORE you hit college.
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If you have connections, do. If you're a unsocial person who trembles in front of a person when making casual conversation, then STAY. THE HELL. AWAY.
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while I largely agree with OHN's points, I think they need some more realistic modifications/additions: 1. Cutting booze/drugs is usually a good idea. You can keep retarded friends as long as you also keep smart friends. 2. Definitely prioritize academics. If you go through school not giving a crap, you are going to be passing up on some great opportunities. 3. Striving for a 2400 and a 4.0 GPA isn't necessary. This is an overachieving goal that isn't feasible for most people. Instead, just focus on doing your absolute best -- push your limits. Having decent scores/GPAs will get you access to a huge number of great schools. 4. Take the most challenging courseload that you can. Rigor is looked at very, very favorably. 5. It's better to be really, really involved in just a few extracurriculars than it is to be involved in a ton of meaningless ones. Speech and Debate is a great one to get involved with, as are computer science clubs, science teams, orchestras, community service projects, state/national competitions, sports, etc. Don't force yourself to sludge through a particular activity if you hate it. For instance, I was not involved in any sports whatsoever. I was largely involved in cultural honor societies, digital media clubs, computer science clubs, speech and debate, and art clubs. 6. Surrounding yourself with driven, intelligent people is one of the best things you can do. The competition will help keep you stimulated, and it's easier to become successful if you're following similar paths of other successful, smart people. 7. Be active in your classes and develop relationships with your teachers. You'll need to get letters of recommendation at some point, and it's much easier to get good recs if the teachers actually KNOW you and what you can do. |
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