<p>Well forensicwhiz94, I completely disagree with funstuff. I had a 2.9 freshmen year, granted I did not care at all, and now I have a 3.9 with 4AP classes and 2 college classes. Just make sure to have a steady upward trend. I mean, in my mind, what does a B matter in algebra 2 if you have an A in Calculus, granted, it might take a LOT of work if you’re actually struggling in Algebra 2 and not just slacking off.</p>
<p>I would recommend, however, taking sumer classes - which I did - if you’re really serious about getting into top schools. Just make sure to do mental pushups and marinate in knowledge! </p>
<p>I would definately recommend finding a passion also and persue it actively. I decided to start my company and have my friend’s dad who was VP at Ebay North America mentor me and help me get financing. I would also try to start networking now, for instance, if you’re part of clubs, and manage PR or Marketing, I would get contacts with businesses and entrepreneurs in your town, granted your interested in business, and use those contacts to get you in the door to chamber of commerce meetings. The, attempt to join local boards for your downtown (such as marketing board, event planning, young entrepreneurs, there are a lot of boards if you go to your chamber of commerce!). If you’re interested in science, and you’ve had a professor come to your school for a career day/lab day, email him, and ask if he has summer research positions avaliable. We had a PHD come in from UofM and I inquired about a position in his lab, and he was more than willing to allow me to help and learn about biotechnology.</p>
<p>Hope some of that helps!</p>