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General Advice
- Focus on understanding code and effectively communicating with your team.
- Be concise and prepared before presenting:
- Know what you’re going to say to appear more serious and professional.
- Be direct and clear.
- Stay organized with:
- Issues: Use them to establish a clear methodology.
- Flowcharts: Simplify communication and structure your ideas.
- Learn Git: It’s a valuable skill for internships and real-world jobs.
College Admissions Advice
- AP Classes:
- Take APs to earn college credits.
- Community college classes can often transfer to your college more easily than AP credits.
- Essays:
- Highlight CSP and other projects and achievements that showcase your skills and strengths.
- Show passion and mention specific aspects of the university where you want to make an impact.
- Adapt essays for multiple applications instead of rewriting them from scratch.
- Connections:
- Build relationships in college and through clubs—they’ll help with job opportunities.
- Research colleges and email professors to learn more about programs.
- Clubs:
- Find clubs you’re passionate about; focus on quality over quantity.
College and Career Tips
- GPA: Grades are less important than projects and practical skills.
- Internships:
- Start with smaller companies and startups to gain experience.
- Your first summer internship doesn’t need to align perfectly with your major.
- Schools often have creator fairs that are great for networking.
- Portfolios:
- Create a portfolio of projects and a personal website to showcase your work.