Studying

CrysisCore · 04-28-2008, 04:59 PM

Hi. I am going to start studying very hard. Not sure what grades counts in the US for college/university (heard it was 10th) but my current school in the Puerto Rico is 9th grade. I want to start learning and getting ready so when I go to college I will be able to start with a good paying job. I currently don't know what to study or want to be but im sure I want to study about Computer and Tech stuff. If you guys know what I should start studying to look good in my application, please tell me. I am currently in all honor/enriched classes except spanish and currently know 3 languages (Chinese(from family only understand and speak little), Spanish(medium), and English) so that will help me also. I aint sure if I want to study little about Law. I am thinking of having multiple jobs to get enough money. In my Pre-SAT, I got average scores. Critical Reading and Writing Skills, I got 30s and in mathematics I got 40s. Too bad I was sick that day.

1 g0t 0wn3d · 04-28-2008, 05:13 PM

I think they look at highschool (9-12) i need to take the pre sat though (i am in 10th)

**Cellus** · 04-29-2008, 11:53 AM

If you are considering university to obtain, for example, a Bachelors in Computer Sciences, then you will should definitely be putting the nose to the books. They'll look at the grades from your senior years (they'll ask for your transcripts when you apply), and the higher the better.

The other route you could consider going is the certifications route, which doesn't necessarily require high marks (though a solid education is recommended). Take a look here for more information.

CrysisCore · 04-29-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cellus

If you are considering university to obtain, for example, a Bachelors in Computer Sciences, then you will should definitely be putting the nose to the books. They'll look at the grades from your senior years (they'll ask for your transcripts when you apply), and the higher the better.

The other route you could consider going is the certifications route, which doesn't necessarily require high marks (though a solid education is recommended). Take a look here for more information.

I want to do both (college/university & certifications). They only look at my senior year grades? Will having many certifications help me have a higher chance in entering the college/university and getting a high paying first job? Does also the number of languages affect the chances? What subject should I focus for it?

**Cellus** · 04-29-2008, 11:18 PM

It depends what job/career you go into. Certifications are more centered towards IT support (designing, building, maintaining, and administrating computers and computer networks), while the degree route starts leaning more towards programming (designing, developing, and maintaining computer applications, utilities, programs, et cetera).

So the big question is, what do you want to do?

CrysisCore · 04-30-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cellus

It depends what job/career you go into. Certifications are more centered towards IT support (designing, building, maintaining, and administrating computers and computer networks), while the degree route starts leaning more towards programming (designing, developing, and maintaining computer applications, utilities, programs, et cetera).

So the big question is, what do you want to do?

currently i dont know what to study. I am thinking of computer and some law but this isnt official this might change if i hear of other stuff.

I think i will be doing Certification and College since i want to program, build, fix computers, etc...

Can I get certification at 16?

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CrysisCore Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Studying Hi. I am going to start studying very hard. Not sure what grades counts in the US for college/university (heard it was 10th) but my current school in the Puerto Rico is 9th grade. I want to start learning and getting ready so when I go to college I will be able to start with a good paying job. I currently don't know what to study or want to be but im sure I want to study about Computer and Tech stuff. If you guys know what I should start studying to look good in my application, please tell me. I am currently in all honor/enriched classes except spanish and currently know 3 languages (Chinese(from family only understand and speak little), Spanish(medium), and English) so that will help me also. I aint sure if I want to study little about Law. I am thinking of having multiple jobs to get enough money. In my Pre-SAT, I got average scores. Critical Reading and Writing Skills, I got 30s and in mathematics I got 40s. Too bad I was sick that day.

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