<p>Hi, new here. I start my sophomore year this September, and enter it with a clear picture of what I want to do. I know that I want to get into the business world post-high school and I'm wondering how I can best project my passion to the admissions board at NYU-Stern or any other college for that matter.</p>
<p>Freshman year I took the only business course available to me, Introduction to Business and came out with an A+ every term.</p>
<p>Over the summer I got my first job working in a local nursing home (they paid the most!). </p>
<p>For sophomore year, I'll be taking the highest level in the business program at my school, Financial Management. I'm going to get involved as possible in the [url=<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECA_%28organization%%5DDECA%5B/url">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DECA_%28organization%]DECA[/url</a>] program at my school. Ive also discussed an Investor's Club at the school with my business teacher from last year (The idea is that I contribute $1000 into a pool and others can contribute any increment of money they want and we all receive the proportionate profit or loss from our capital).</p>
<p>I've also looked into taking a college level economics course at Brandeis (it's within driving distance) next summer</p>
<p>Do you think I'm off to a good start? Could you suggest anything else that would add to my resume?</p>
<p>If you want to get into a top school with a good business program, the most important thing you can do is project the fact that you’re passionate about LEARNING, not only business. That means scheduling the toughest classes (incl non business) and excelling in those. You have three more years in HS to excel as a STUDENT, not just as a student who’s interested in business. Colleges don’t expect much specialization for HS students. The top ones want people who will take advantage of what they have to offer – and the biggest correlation to that is excelling at a challenging schedule and performing well on SAT/ACT tests. Good luck to you</p>
<p>T26E4, I definitely agree with you that good grades is the most important thing, but I also think showing an interest in something, and following it throughout your high school career is a big plus too. I think it shows drive, and shows them that you are serious about what you want to do.</p>
<p>Start a business. My brother and I have started a production and investment business. We invest in the things we like. He made a tidy sum from his Nintendo Stock. I did rather well with Pixar/Disney. We started with 200 dollars each. I am working on a documentary, screenplay and film festival for teens. My brother is working on a cartoon strip and animation site. We take our profits and reinvest in equipment and upgrades. We also use the money to take professional classes outside of our regular schedule. It’s great to have the independence and creativity. We are learning about how to handle money and network. And, we are not planning on going to business school. So, my advice is not to wait. If you love business, then participate now. And, find a really knowledgeable mentor to guide you. Good luck!</p>