My daughter and academics...need advice.

[Mercy]

Originally Posted by crakjak

Hey, seems like she would be bumping the edges no matter what school she would be in. The educational system is so dumbed down, it actually promotes mediocrity. I hope she can find the right path because this country needs high performers in math and the sciences. College courses along with her HS courses sounds like the best choice, it is important to know her majors ASAP so that the courses she takes don't waste her time.

I totally agree.

I say contact the college in your town and talk to someone about the interning opportunities they offer the students and MAKE an opportunity for her to get some hands on experience. Who knows...she could be the trail-blazer for a high school internship program and in 10 years there will be a scholarship named after her!

It helped me tremendously working in engineering internships throughout high school to know which field I wanted to go into. (I'm a Chemical Engineer) And with all my experience it was no problem getting internships while in college. By the time I graduated I had no problem getting a job....my problem was choosing between my offers!