<p>Hey guys-</p>
<p>This is my first post here, but I've been reading as a guest for a few months now. I hope this is the right place to ask, and if not, please move it to where it belongs. Anyways, I'm a Junior in high school and I'm in the top 2% of my class. My grades are typically all A's. I have a cumulative GPA of 4.324. I am having a tough time deciding if I want to go into Business, Law or Medicine! Now, I know you might be thinking that I'm only a Junior in high school and have plenty of time to figure it out- that's true...to an extent. Depending on what I want to go into will determine some of my classes in high school as well as the colleges I'm really interested in. All three careers have their ups and downs- that's for sure.</p>
<p>Here is some information about me. I know it might sound a little cocky, and I apologize for that. I'm a pretty high-strung person at times (haha). I'm a smart guy. I'm self-motivated and like to get the job done no matter what it takes. I'm a perfectionist and make sure that everything down to the last detail is right. I do not procrastinate. I'd rather go out on the town with friends than party. I have great leadership abilities. I get along with other people most of the time. I don't want to go into a job just for the money, but...there definitely needs to be money out there for me. I can give you guys more information if you need it.</p>
<p>So, my question for you is which career would suit me best? What would be a sample career path for that career?</p>
<p>Thanks a bunch!</p>
<p>Edit: I forgot to add that I'm very good with computers, especially Microsoft Office. I've designed payroll spreadsheets for the local Youth Athletic Association.</p>
<p>What are you favorite subject, or have you taken any classes that you particularly enjoy? From reading your post, I think that you are thinking what a lot of other HS students think and I think you already know the answer to your question: </p>
<p>You need to decide for yourself! </p>
<p>It is difficult for us to sit here, analyze your personality/what you’re good at, and then make a decision on what you should do for the rest of your life. If you end of making a decision, there is always room to change it. Don’t be so stuck on choosing a career path now, because in the long run you may realize (as I did) that what you thought was the best will change in the future</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. That’s what I was thought would be the answer, haha.</p>
<p>My favorite subjects are math and science- I’m good at algebra and trig (haven’t taken calculus yet) and love Chemistry. I also took an AP Econ course last year (sophomore year) and had a really good time in that class, as well as learned a lot.</p>
<p>and college classes will help you make up your mind, too</p>
<p>i started premed, took my lsats, and am now in business (consulting)!</p>
<p>My best advice is to just make a decision to start out with. Just keep an open mind and if you end up not enjoying it, then it will never kill you to make a switch. You aren’t just required to take the intro courses in college for nothing, they are there to make sure that whatever path you chose is the right one.</p>
<p>Take at least a couple of semesters worth of college classes. Then start thinking about what you want to do as a career.</p>
<p>easiest solution would be to start with a pre-med friendly major (i think bio or chem are the best). either of those would also be acceptable for law and business, so you will not be at a disadvantage time-wise. if you start as an english major it might be hard to get in your pre-med requirements without extra courses.</p>
<p>Consider engineering.</p>
<p>I agree with Andrew; Engineering might be a good start for you since you are strong in math and science. If you can get into a BME program, you have a great start for medical school. It will also give you the strong quantitative skills that a lot of business schools (MIT, Carnegie Mellon) look for. You can go into law from just about anywhere–the only downside is that engineering is considered a hard degree, so there is a good chance that your GPA will be lower than it would be elsewhere. But if you do decide to go into law, just take the time to really study for the LSAT and you may be a good candidate for some top law schools.</p>