ok. im a sophmore in highschool and im kinda starting to look at colleges and stuff. and i was wondering like wut types of classes do i need to take in high school to be able to do psychology in like an ivy league school or a "prestigious" school. im already in algebra II and chemistry so im ahead in that. any help or advice would b greatly appreciated.
2006-12-27 16:25:36 · 5 answers · asked by tracklurver09 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
College websites will usually list recommended courses to take, but also ask your councelor. Don't forget to take courses that you like. You should also really willingly learn one of the European languages. I wish I had, because I just got back from a 4 month study abroad in Europe and I wish I had known at least one foreign language. I really recommend taking any chance at traveling abroad. It was an eye opening experience for me.
Don't forget that school isn't everything in life.
My father locked me in the house away from the world when i was in high school because he wanted me to "study study study". So I had very few friends and went out very little. I still have to ask for permission to go outside when I'm back at home.
You should go out and enjoy interacting with interesting, fun, good people.
I had so much fun in Europe meeting new, interesting people.
A lot of life deals with the time you spend with others. Time spent alone is very depressing and boring. I can't wait to move back to the dorms. I've been sitting in front of this monitor for a week nonstop because I can't go outside. =( oh well.
2006-12-27 16:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by azntwboy 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Obviously, do well in all the courses you required to take to graduate. Your GPA and a varied course selection are really going to matter more than taking any particular course.
This depends on your high school's size but...
There's probably an Intro to Psych course; take it. Take any other psychology courses your high school might offer. Intro to Biology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Human Physiology as well as AP Bio are good. Ditto for chemistry (Intro, Organic). Sociology/anthropology courses are always nice but are quite likely not offered at your high schoo.
Study (i.e. do practice tests) in advance for the SAT/ACT and any SAT IIs you might need to take. These test scores really do matter (for better or for worse) and you can practice for these tests. I prefer the ACT over the SAT but that's up to you (if you're "better" at school and "remembering" things, take the ACT).
And lastly find that long-lost rich uncle to give a few million to a school and thereby "encourage" (cough) the college to accept you. Just kidding =)
Hope this helps.
2006-12-27 16:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Target Acquired 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for college admissions is try to take as many College Prep. courses and AP Courses (try to take the AP exams as well as they can provide you with college credits and let you skip over some things when you actually get into college). College admissions also want to see someone who is well-rounded and participates in a lot of activities, so it's not only important to take upper-level courses and do well in them, but also make sure you spend time volunteering, doing leadership activities, and showing that you're a diverse individual. It seems that the current trend in college admissions is much more than just looking at your transcripts and SAT scores....
2006-12-27 16:31:13 · answer #3 · answered by emily g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
loosen up...breath...you would be ok. maximum schools do no longer evaluation your transcript whilst they settle for you. And evidently like youmet Fullerton's standards. So, you're happy with Fullerton. you in basic terms decide on be in touch in the single college which you particularly decide directly to visit, and in the event that they have a controversy, which they in all risk won't, in basic terms supply them a physician's notice asserting which you had a concussion till now the attempt.
2016-12-15 09:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be good to talk to your high school's guidance department to make sure you are on the right track and taking college prep classes. If you want to find out more about colleges, collegeboard.com is a great place to find more information and find schools you might like. Good Luck!
2006-12-27 16:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by V.W. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋